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JAMES HARDIE® SIDING
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PRODUCT INFORMATION
Basic Composition: Portland Cement, ground sand, cellulose fiber, select additives and water. Contains no asbestos, glass fibers or formaldehyde.
Why James Hardie® Siding:
Flame Resistance: James Hardie siding is noncombustible andapproved for fire-rated construction Weather Resistance: Resists rotting, warping, cracking, hail, and high winds up to 150 mph.Hurricane Resistance: The property damage from hurricanes can be staggering. Due to its impact resistance against hail and windblown debris, fiber-cement siding has been specified by hurricane-zone building codes for building homes in hurricane, tornado, and wildfire prone areas. Durability: James Hardie fiber cement siding is designed to last forup to 50 years against cracking, rotting, hail damage, termites and many other possible problems.
Color Pallette - Additional colors may be available. Click here for the most recent ColorPlus® palette.
Note: Colors may vary by computer monitor.
COLORPLUS® TECHNOLOGY
Color Accuracy:
Have you ever taken a gallon of paint back to the store because it didn't match the rest of your project? How would you feel if one side of your house was a shade darker than the rest? James Hardie's color variance accuracy standards for our ColorPlus technology finish are three times stricter than what's acceptable for most "store-bought" paints and more tightly controlled than the automotive industry.
Application Consistency:
James Hardie's proprietary manufacturing process involves applying consistent, multiple coats of paint that was developed especially for our fiber-cement siding. Then, the paint is baked-on in a closely controlled factory environment. This automated manufacturing process, constant quality monitoring and application of up to 50% more paint - compared to field-applied paint - provides the most consistent paint application at the optimal thickness.
Fade Resistance:
Many alternative siding product finishes and paint that's applied "in the field" can fade quite substantially over time, making the colors dull and difficult to match when repairs or touch-ups are needed later on.
Because James Hardie's exclusive paint is specifically engineered to withstand the sun's damaging UV (ultraviolet) rays, the James Hardie ColorPlus technology finish gives you up to 30% better fade resistance
Paintable: If you prefer to choose your own colors, James Hardie offers their original preprimed product which, unlike some other siding options, can be painted. And because fiber cement siding does not expand and contract, it holds paint better than wood. With a good paint schedule, you may get 10 - 12 years if you use a high grade of paint.
STYLE CHOICES
James Hardie Siding Products are available in many different styles. Below are samples of some of them. For additional information, please visit the James Hardie website at www.jameshardie.com
HARDIPLANK® (Lap) Siding: Available in 4 inch to 10 inch exposure
HARDISHINGLE® Siding: Available in in 3 different looks
CedarMillSmooth Beaded CedarMill Beaded SmoothStaggered Edge Notched Panel Straight Edge Notched Panel Half Round Notched Panel
Straight Edge Notched Panel Half Round Notched PanelHARDIPANEL® Siding: Available in in 4 different looks
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PRODUCT INSTALLATION
Preparing Your Home for James Hardie Siding
Replacing Existing Lap Siding: Your wood, vinyl or aluminum siding will be removed from the walls. Once removed, we will ensure there is a solid nail base (such as plywood or OSB sheathing) and that it is fully nailed off per the current building code. If there is water or termite damage to the sheathing or framing, as a licensed Florida contractor, John Anderson has the knowledge necessary to recognize and resolve these issues.
Replacing Existing T-111 or Panel Siding: If your siding is not rotted or damaged, we will not have to remove it. If there is only minor damage, in most cases, we will only have to replace the rotted panels. We will nail off the existing panels to current building code to ensure we have a solid nail base for the siding application.
Installing Over Concrete walls: To prepare your walls for the siding, we will install furring strips at 16 inches on center. If you would like additional insullation, we can install foil faced foam panels or foil faced roll insullation to reflect the sun's heat to keep your house cooler and dryer.
Installing Over Stucco Walls: First we will ensure the stucco is level and firmly attached to the structure. If not, we will make a recommendation based on your building's stucture (eg. frame or concrete block).
To prepare your walls for the siding, we will install furring strips at 16 inches on center. If you would like additional insullation, we can install foil faced foam panels or foil faced roll insullation to reflect the sun's heat to keep your house cooler and dryer.
Installing James Hardie Siding
When the nail base is properly prepared, we will install James Hardie's vapor barrier, new flashing around all windows and doors and, if needed, metal flashing at the base of the house or gables. Now your house will be completely water tight.
We will blind nail the new siding for a clean, nail-free appearance on your walls. When we install the trim we use stainless steel nails for their weather resistance and increased holding capacity.
Finally we will caulk the siding and trim using top quality caulk to the manufacturer's specifications. According James Hardie's installation guide, the bottom of the laps should never be caulked to allow for the natural expansion and contraction of the building structure.
If you are not using a ColorPlus product, we will paint your house using top quality, 100% acryllic primer and paint. Although the siding comes preprimed, we apply an additional coat of primer to improve paint color retention and prevent shadowing. Finally, we apply two coats of paint in your choice of color. It has been our experience that with this paint schedule and proper care, your paint should have a life expectancy of 10 to 12 years.
ARTISAN™ Lap Siding by James Hardie®
This luxury, high-end exterior building product turns any house into a dream home. Artisan Lap provides stunning visual impact and curb appeal, far surpassing anything else on the market.
Breaking free from the flat lines of typical modern homes, the multi-dimensional lines of Artisan Lap cast stunning, deep shadow lines across any home's exterior design. This dramatic style and sophistication blend with the structural integrity you can expect from James Hardie.
With patented DuraTech™ technology, Artisan Lap provides a product with superior structural integrity. With a 5/8" thickness, deep, defined shadow lines are cast from the thicker material for maximum beauty coupled with superior structural integrity.
Mitered Corners
Metal Corners
ARTISAN™ Lap Siding - Corner Detail Options
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Traditional Corners
As one of the top siding companies in the state of Florida, we have been designated as a Preferred Remodeler by James Hardie® Siding Products.
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