James Hardie Fiber Cement Siding often gets compared to Engineered Wood between homeowners and contractors. James Hardie is certainly more popular but we wanted to share with you why Engineered wood simply doesn’t match that of James Hardie Fiber Cement Siding.
James Hardie vs. Engineered Wood vs. Vinyl
| James Hardie Siding | Engineered Wood | Vinyl | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pest Resistant | |||
| Fully Flame Resistant | |||
| Climate Specific | |||
| Moisture Resistant | |||
| Looks like real wood | |||
| Finished Painting | |||
| 30 year non prorated warranty | |||
| Lower Insurance |
Engineered Wood Materials:
- Wood Strands/Fibers
- Resin Binder
- Treatments
- Zinc borate
Fiber Cement Materials:
- Sand
- Portland Cement
- Wood Fibers