The Advantages of HardieBacker Siding

Fire Safety

• Though no home can be completely fireproof, HardieBacker siding helps prevent and minimize damage in the event of a fire. Made from wood fiber, sand and cement, HardieBacker siding is durable and non-combustible, preventing the rampant spread of flames. HardieBacker siding accessories, like panels for eaves and trim for corners, doors and windows, are also available to make your home as fire-resistant as possible. Though brick is also resistant to fire, HardieBacker siding is a more economical choice.

Protection From Rot

• Humidity, snow and rain come with the seasons and also damage homes, as moisture causes wood to rot. Repairing such damage is expensive and time consuming, and though vinyl siding itself doesn't rot like wood, moisture buildup behind panels traps water, allowing it to seep into the framework of your house. However, fiber-cement HardieBacker siding will not rot, delaminate or warp, according to the official company website. Additionally, the siding is protected by a warranty.

Paint Friendly

• A fresh coat of paint can give a house new life, and Hardibacker siding is ideal for painting. Siding made from vinyl and wood contracts and expands, degrading the quality of its paint and requiring more maintenance and upkeep. James Hardie siding, made from fiber cement, is resistant to such fluctuations and retains a coat of paint three to four times as long as other types of siding, saving on the cost of materials and labor.

Bad Weather Tough

• Storms and destructive weather phenomena like hurricanes are a fact of life in many parts of the United States. Fortunately, James Hardie siding provides the protection homes need to stand up to the forces of nature. When properly installed, HardieBacker siding will endure winds blowing up to 150 mph and are classified by FEMA as a Class V flood-resistant material, according to the official company website. Also, James Hardie siding is strong enough to withstand hailstorms without sustaining damage.