Hardie Board Siding: Cost, Colors & Installation Guide
How Hardie board compares to vinyl and generic fiber cement, what a factory finish costs, and the trim and flashing details that decide how long it lasts.
How Hardie board compares to vinyl and generic fiber cement, what a factory finish costs, and the trim and flashing details that decide how long it lasts.
Thickness grades in mils, insulated vs. uninsulated, the nailing rules that stop a wall from buckling, and what vinyl really costs installed.
Natural vs. manufactured veneer, the lath-and-flashing assembly code requires, and the hidden water damage a bad installation causes.
Steel, aluminum, zinc, and copper; gauge, finishes, and hail ratings; plus where metal is the wrong choice for a US home.