Three James Hardie siding styles suit most homes: HardiePlank lap, HardieShingle, and HardiePanel vertical. With 7,000+ installations completed since 2011, Coastal Windows & Exteriors is a woman-owned exterior remodeling company serving 730+ towns across Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine as a James Hardie Elite Preferred Contractor. Our team helps homeowners match each style to their home’s architecture for lasting durability and low upkeep.
What Homeowners Need to Know:
- Lap siding: HardiePlank lap is the most popular Hardie profile. It fits colonials, capes, and classic homes.
- Cedar-shake look: HardieShingle mimics cedar shingles for coastal, cottage, and shingle-style homes.
- Board and batten: HardiePanel vertical siding pairs with HardieTrim batten boards for modern farmhouse looks.
- Color choices: Roughly 65% of homeowners prefer neutral siding colors like white, gray, and soft blue. Our guide to Hardie siding colors shows options for your home.
- Proven value: Fiber cement siding returns 144.9% at resale, per Remodeling Magazine. That recovers the full project cost.
- Estimated cost: Hardie fiber cement averages about $21,500, an estimated national average. Request a free estimate for exact pricing.
| Style | Look | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| HardiePlank lap | Horizontal clapboard | Colonials and capes |
| HardieShingle | Cedar-shake texture | Coastal and cottage homes |
| HardiePanel vertical | Board-and-batten | Modern farmhouses |
Choosing Your Hardie Style
- Top Recommendation: HardiePlank lap siding suits most classic homes and delivers strong resale value. Get a free estimate today and see your home for free in 3D with new James Hardie siding!
- Best for coastal looks: HardieShingle captures the cedar-shake, seaside style buyers love.
- Smart for farmhouses: HardiePanel board-and-batten gives modern homes clean vertical lines and rustic charm.
Ready to choose the right Hardie style for your home? Coastal Windows & Exteriors is a James Hardie Elite Preferred Contractor. The team also won the James Hardie President’s Club Award in 2025. It holds the James Hardie Service Excellence Award for 2023 through 2026.
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Last Updated: October 2026
Sources:
- HardiePanel vertical siding pairs with Hardie Trim batten boards for a board-and-batten look. James Hardie Hardie Panel Siding, the manufacturer’s official vertical panel siding product page. (Accessed September 2026)
- HardiePlank lap and HardieShingle suit classic and coastal New England homes. Coastal Windows & Exteriors 33 James Hardie Siding Colors to Bring Your Home to Life, matching Hardie profiles and colors to regional home styles. (2026)
- Roughly 65% of homeowners prefer neutral siding colors like white, gray, and light blue. Fixr Home Siding Statistics, color-preference survey data for exterior siding. (2024)
- Fiber cement siding returns 144.9% at resale. Remodeling Magazine JLC Online Cost vs. Value 2025, national remodeling cost and resale return data. (2025)
- Fiber cement siding averages about $21,500. Remodeling Magazine JLC Online Cost vs. Value 2025, New England, regional siding cost data. (2025)
