Fiber Cement Siding

While vinyl and wood have been the most popular siding choices for years, fiber cement siding is said to be the wave of the future. Besides its extreme durability and improved eco-friendliness, fiber cement siding also comes with a lower price tag than other materials. Here are the facts.

Costs

The overall cost of installing fiber cement siding is determined by the total cost of materials (which in turn depends on the size of the job), labor, and the paint or stain you’ll be using. A job completed with materials on the lower end could cost between $4.50 and $9 per square foot, or $10 to $11 dollars per square foot for higher-end materials. Either way, it is less than natural stone, cedar and wood siding.

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• Exterior Paint

Durability

Built to stand up against rain, hail, snow, salt air, and damage from insects and fire, fiber cement siding is extremely durable. Its biggest enemy, however, is moisture. Make sure that your siding is installed and finished properly so as not to allow moisture any entrance.

Maintenance

Luckily for homeowners, fiber cement siding also requires significantly less maintenance than other products. Routine power washing is suggested to get rid of dirt and insect nests. Also, make sure to close any gaps between boards, windows and doors by caulking every year.

Manufacturers

• CertainTeed Siding

History

Fiber cement products first came on to the market to replace the asbestos cement sheeting manufactured by James Hardie up until the 1990s. Fiber cement has since been considered the most environmentally-friendly siding available today.

References

• Portland Cement
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