James Hardie Building Products Announces HardiePlank® Lap Siding Earns the Good Housekeeping Seal

CHICAGO (May 14, 2013) - James Hardie Building Products, world leader in fiber cement siding and backerboard, today announced its James Hardie® siding earned the Good Housekeeping Seal. The Seal is a sought-after mark of quality and is granted after a product's rigorous evaluation by the Good Housekeeping Research Institute.

James Hardie Building Products Announces HardiePlank Lap Siding Earns the Good Housekeeping Seal.The most popular brand of siding in America found on over 5.5 million homes, James Hardie siding is known for its strength, beauty and durability. It comes in a variety of looks and textures, all of which are Engineered For Climate®. In fact, with the HardieZone® system, James Hardie provides siding with specific performance attributes relative to the climate where the product will be used. Importantly, James Hardie siding is also fire resistant. HardiePlank lap siding comes with a 30-year non-prorated, transferrable, limited warranty.

"At James Hardie, we're committed to the highest levels of product quality and always have consumer needs and interests in mind," said Marc Setty , Repair & Remodel Marketing Manager. "James Hardie siding is a great product and we're gratified that it is now backed by the Good Housekeeping Seal."

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