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What Is James Hardie® Siding?

Installed on more than 4 million homes in the U.S., James Hardie is the #1 brand of siding in North America.

Made of fibre cement, James Hardie siding products are more durable than vinyl or wood/wood composite, siding but have the look and warmth of real wood without the maintenance hassles.

The superior quality of James Hardie siding products is the result of more than 110 scientists dedicated to developing new technologies, the only research and development facility dedicated specifically to fibre cement and the highestquality raw materials — premium cement, finelyground sand and natural fibres.

All of that, combined, ensures a home has the best possible resistance to damage from:

  • wet, humid climates
  • wind and hail impact
  • cold, windy climates
  • termites and other wood–eating insects

James Hardie siding products with ColorPlus® technology offer a revolutionary finish — paint invented exclusively for James Hardie siding that’s factory–applied and baked–on to maximize durability, fade resistance and adhesion. The variance of the ColorPlus technology finish is more strictly controlled than even the automotive industry and lasts up to two times longer than traditional paint.1

James Hardie also backs its siding products and finish with some of the building industry’s most comprehensive warranties — up to a 30–year limited transferable product warranty, as well as a 15-year finish warranty covering both paint and labor.2 That means homeowners can spend more time with their families and less money on maintaining their homes.

1. James Hardie accelerated QUV test results compared to nationally available premium paint in a lab environment.
2. Please see warranty.