Some homeowners would like to have the look of wood but not the hassles and costs associated with it. This is where fiber-cement siding would be a good alternative.
Fiber-Cement siding is available in a variety of textures and styles that will provide the appearance of wood. Fiber-cement siding is more durable than wood, termite-resistant, water-resistant, non-combustible, and warranted to last 50 years.
James Hardie®
Durable, fiber-cement James Hardie® siding products with ColorPlus® technology:
- Have the look and warmth of real wood without the maintenance hassles and expense.
- Are backed by some of the building industry’s most comprehensive warranties − up to a 50-year limited transferrable product warranty, as well as a 15-year finish warranty covering both paint and labor.
- Are put through 41 quality checks during James Hardie’s proprietary manufacturing process to ensure the quality of the product, texture and finish.
- Are made of only the finest, renewable raw materials and are sustainable products reflecting the James Hardie commitment to the environment.
CertainTeed ColorMax™ FiberCement
CertainTeed FiberCement Siding is made using a combination of recycled fly ash, Portland cement, wood fiber and specialty additives.
The enhanced green formula creates an environmentally friendly, lighter-weight, lower-density product with the most authentic-looking grains and textures of any fiber cement siding on the market.
It has a Class A (Class 1) flame spread rating, is impervious to wood-boring insects, resists damaging effects of salt spray and UV rays, will not rot, and consistently outperforms wood siding.



