Is fire resistant siding worth it for summer?

Written By: Stephanie Vanderbilt, Owner

Reviewed By: Coastal Windows & Exteriors

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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Fire resistant siding is worth it for summer, adding real protection during dry months by helping slow flame spread. Backed by 7,000+ installations completed since 2011, Coastal Windows & Exteriors is a James Hardie Elite Preferred contractor serving 730+ towns across Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine, and our woman-owned team helps you weigh fire resistance alongside durability, insurance, and resale value before you commit.

Summer heat and dry conditions make fire resistance a practical investment. Non-combustible materials also hold up better in extreme temperatures. Knowing the benefits helps you decide before the season peaks.

What Homeowners Need to Know:

Worth it: Fire resistant siding adds protection during dry summer months. The material helps slow flame spread around your home.
Top material: Hardie fiber cement is a leading fire resistant siding material. It is non-combustible and Class A rated.
Heat stability: Fiber cement will not warp in extreme heat. The boards hold their shape and color through hot spells.
Added value: Many insurers offer a discount for non-combustible siding. These discounts vary by carrier, state, and policy.
Strong return: Fiber cement siding returns 144.9% at resale nationally. That makes fire resistance a sound long-term choice.

Deciding If It Fits Your Home

Top Recommendation: Coastal Windows & Exteriors helps you choose fire resistant siding that suits your home. Get a free estimate before the summer season.

Best for fire safety: Hardie fiber cement, a non-combustible, Class A rated material.

Smart for resale value: Fiber cement siding, with a 144.9% return that rewards the upfront investment.

Ready to add summer-ready protection to your home? Start with a free estimate. Coastal Windows & Exteriors is a James Hardie Elite Preferred Contractor and the #1 woman-owned James Hardie exterior remodeling company in New England, with 7,000+ installations across MA, NH, and ME. Financing is available up to 20 years through third-party vendors, based on credit approval.

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Last Updated: September 2026

Sources:

The ROI of fiber cement siding is 144.9%. JLC Online Cost vs. Value 2025 JLC Online national resale value and ROI data for fiber cement siding. (2026)

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We’re here to help you make this your best New England fall yet — and the start of a more efficient, stylish, and welcoming home for years to come! Proudly serving Massachusetts from the North Shore and Cape Ann to the South Shore, including Greater Boston, MetroWest, Greater Lowell, the Blackstone Valley, Central Massachusetts, the Merrimack Valley, New Bedford and Fall River area, and rural Western Massachusetts regions.

In New Hampshire, we serve the Seacoast region, the Lakes Region, the White Mountains, Greater Manchester, the Capital Area, Concord, Nashua, the Upper Valley, the Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee region, and the Monadnock region throughout the Granite State.

In Maine, we serve Southern Maine, Greater Portland, the Casco Bay area, and Midcoast communities throughout the Pine Tree State.

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Is fire resistant siding worth it for summer?