James Hardie® Siding vs. Wood based composite siding

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James Hardie^® Siding vs. Wood based composite siding

Choosing house siding from James Hardie makes sense. It provides low maintenance, while resisting shrinking and swelling, so it holds paint much longer than wood composite siding or engineered wood. No wonder it's protecting over 3.5 million homes in North America alone. Product Comparison of James Hardie fiber-cement vs vinyl siding

	James Hardie Fiber Cement Siding	Wood based Siding
	---- Weather Resistance ----
Guaranteed for up to 50 years, even in the most severe climates on earth.			Rot caused by severe moisture exposure is a common problem in composite siding.

	---- Paint Durability ----
Resists shrinking and swelling so it holds paint longer than wood.			Shrinks and swells when exposed to moisture which causes paint to crack and flake.

	---- Pest Resistance ----
Resistant to termites and other pests known to cause damage.			Wood Siding is subject to decay and pests.