Add Durable Fiber Cement Siding to Your Home
Choosing the right siding is essential when you’re building a new home and selecting building supplies. Fiber cement siding is a durable option that can deliver lasting strength to the home. At Lowe’s, we offer cement fiber boards, trim and samples to help you design a home exterior that you love.
While it contains some of the same ingredients, fiber cement isn’t the same as concrete. Siding made of fiber cement combines portland cement, cellulose and sand to create a sturdy material that’s available in many designs, including panel siding, lap siding and shingles. It’s also available in a number of color options — such as gray and tan, which coordinate easily with other home exterior materials. This sturdy siding can withstand temperature fluctuations and won’t attract pests, making it a lasting addition to your home. Our James Hardie siding colors means you have an array of hues to choose from for your home siding. James Hardie board colors enhance almost any home, bringing together both form and function for a beautiful look that lasts.
The cost for Hardie board siding and instsallation varies. Hardie board siding (also known as fiber cement siding) cost depends on factors like the style of the siding, board profile, total square footage of siding needed and the installation method. Fiber cement siding installation should be installed by professionals since it could break if mishandled. For more tips on choosing siding, check out our House Siding Buying Guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the advantages and disadvantages of fiber cement siding?
A: Fiber cement siding is a versatile siding with a long life span. It’s incredibly durable and doesn’t rot or warp. It can also withstand sun exposure, wind, hail and other severe weather. Additionally, this siding doesn’t attract pests, such as termites, or woodpeckers. But installing fiber cement siding is a labor-intensive process that costs much more than vinyl siding installation. It’s best to reserve this task for professionals or very skilled do-it-yourselfers.
Q: What kind of nails do you use for fiber cement siding?
A: You’ll need to use galvanized or stainless steel nails in size 6G or 8D when installing fiber cement siding. You can find specialized hardware for this type of siding, and you can install it using a traditional hammer or a pneumatic hammer.
Q: How durable is fiber cement siding?
A: Fiber cement siding is thicker and stronger than vinyl siding, which makes fiber cement siding more durable and more resistant to weather damage. It also requires little maintenance, thanks to its strength. This siding can last up to 50 years.
