Is Fiber Cement Siding Better Than Vinyl?
Fiber cement outperforms vinyl in nearly every category that matters, including durability, ROI, and weather resistance.
Can Hardie Board Be Painted?
Yes, Hardie Board can be painted, but most homeowners never need to. ColorPlus Technology bakes the color into the siding at the factory, eliminating the need for repainting.
What Is the Difference Between Fiber Cement and Vinyl Siding?
Serving 730+ towns across Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine, Coastal Windows & Exteriors is a James Hardie Elite Preferred contractor and New England’s only woman-owned James Hardie President’s Club winner, with 7,000+ installations completed since 2011. Fiber cement and vinyl siding both cover a home, but they perform very differently—and in New England’s climate, that difference shows up every single season.
How Long Does James Hardie Siding Installation Usually Take?
Most installations wrap up within one to two weeks. Home size, complexity, and weather all influence the final timeline.
Is fiber cement siding worth the extra cost for curb appeal?
For most homeowners, yes. That’s because fiber cement siding delivers a 144% ROI, a 30-year warranty. It offers a wood-grain appearance that holds up better than any painted alternative.
What Is the Cost to Install James Hardie Siding?
James Hardie fiber cement siding installation averages about $20,678 with 144% ROI. Financing up to 20 years makes the project accessible without waiting.
What’s the Difference Between Fiber Cement and Vinyl Siding?
Fiber cement and vinyl look similar — but perform worlds apart. The gap in durability, fire behavior, and longevity is significant.
Do James Hardie Siding Contractors Provide Warranties?
James Hardie Elite Preferred contractors provide two warranty layers, one from the manufacturer, one from the installation team. Not all contractors offer both.
Does Hardie Board Attract Termites?
Good news — Hardie boards will not attract termites. Its fiber cement composition contains no wood fiber that insects can feed on or nest in.
How Often Does a Hardie Board Need to Be Painted?
Coastal Windows & Exteriors, a James Hardie Elite Preferred contractor and the only woman-owned James Hardie President’s Club winner in New England, has completed 7,000+ installations across 730+ towns in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine since 2011. Hardie board with ColorPlus® Technology never needs painting thanks to its baked-on, warranty-backed factory finish, while primed HardiePlank may eventually need paint applied per James Hardie’s guidelines to protect your coverage.