James Hardie siding recreates the look of natural wood while resisting the rot and upkeep that clapboard demands. Coastal Windows & Exteriors serves 730+ towns across Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine, installing HardiePlank as a woman-owned, family-run James Hardie Elite Preferred contractor with 7,000+ installations completed since 2011. The team matches HardiePlank profiles and reveal widths to each home’s existing clapboard.
What Homeowners Need to Know
- Lap profile: HardiePlank lap siding carries the traditional clapboard look in durable fiber cement. Book a free estimate to see samples.
- Texture and style: Select Cedarmill and Smooth finishes are two of several James Hardie siding profiles that mimic real wood.
- Baked-on color: ColorPlus finishes are factory-baked onto the boards, so the color resists fading better than field paint.
- Width choice: Boards come in several reveal widths, so you can match your existing clapboard exposure.
- Hidden repairs: Removing old clapboard can expose sheathing that needs repair. Ask your estimator to replace rotten sheathing as a separate siding line item.
- Project average: Fiber cement siding runs about $21,500 as an estimated national average, before scope items adjust it.
Making the Switch From Clapboard
- Top Recommendation: HardiePlank Select Cedarmill from Coastal Windows & Exteriors for a true clapboard look with less upkeep. Book your free estimate today.
- Best for smooth looks: HardiePlank Smooth for a clean, modern face without visible grain.
- Smart for older homes: A pre-project inspection that prices any sheathing repair before work begins.
Ready to trade aging clapboard for low-maintenance fiber cement? Start with a free consultation and samples. Coastal Windows & Exteriors is a woman-owned James Hardie Elite Preferred contractor. The team holds a 4.8-star Google rating with 950+ verified reviews and 7,000+ installations since 2011.
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Last Updated: October 2026
Sources:
- HardiePlank lap siding comes in Select Cedarmill and Smooth textures and helps protect homes for decades. James Hardie Hardie Plank Lap Siding, the manufacturer’s product page detailing lap siding textures and durability. (Accessed September 2026)
- ColorPlus Technology bakes color onto each board for superior color retention and improved fade resistance. James Hardie ColorPlus Technology: The Facts Behind the Finish, the manufacturer’s explanation of its baked-on finish. (Accessed September 2026)
- All Hardie fiber cement products carry a 30-year non-prorated limited warranty. James Hardie Frequently Asked Questions, the manufacturer’s official warranty terms. (Accessed September 2026)
- Fiber cement siding averages about $21,500 as a national project cost. Remodeling Magazine (JLC Online) Cost vs. Value 2025, national remodeling cost and resale data for fiber cement siding replacement. (2026)
