On a recent morning in Boston, a building lost part of its siding after strong wind gusts ripped it off. A few years before that, a high school’s roof (and siding) blew away during a storm. Your home could be next. If you’re looking to improve your home’s siding, consider installing James Hardie, the #1 weather-resistant siding. (It’s also good at, you know, being siding.)
Here are some things to know about James Hardie siding, and how Three Sons Window and Door can help install it for your home today.
Who is James Hardie?
Yes, James Hardie was real. Hardie, a Scottish tanner, emigrated to Australia in 1888 and started a machinery and chemicals company. By 1980, the eponymous company had expanded, adding building and industrial materials to its products. It was around this same time that they started developing fiber cement technology, leading James Hardie to become the #1 high-performance fiber cement manufacturer today.
Why You Should Install James Hardie Siding:
Weather Resistant
As mentioned earlier, James Hardie will last in all types of weather. Hardie products are able to withstand extreme heat conditions, hail, snow, rain, humidity, flooding, and even Hurricane 5 winds.
Say Goodbye to Pests
Good news: pests won’t like your James Hardie siding. Whether you have woodpeckers or termites, it doesn’t matter–as they won’t be chewing through this. James Hardie siding uses Portland cement, which rodents can’t digest. Additionally, JH siding is extremely thick, making for a difficult snack for pests.
Fire Resistant
Rest assured, your James Hardie siding won’t catch on fire. All Hardie products have a Class A Fire rating (the highest fire rating a material can have) with a flame spread index of 0. Recently, after the Caldor Fire burned more than 220,000 acres in California, homes that had James Hardie siding were left still standing. (Do keep in mind that while Hardie products are noncombustible, heat can transfer through them. Nonetheless, certain products “may qualify for 1-hour fire-related assembly (the amount of time a material can withstand direct flame exposure.)
Environmentally Friendly
By choosing James Hardie Siding, you’ve chosen to go with the “Greenest Siding Brand.” All Hardie products are made from “sustainable raw materials.” As a bonus: James Hardie also recycles its siding up to four times. Go green.
Ready to Get James Hardie Siding Installed On Your Home in Waltham & Across Massachusetts?
Contact Three Sons Window & Door, a leading siding services company in Massachusetts! For over 36 years, we’ve been providing professional home insulation, replacement windows, roofing, deck, and porch installments, home and kitchen remodeling, and, of course, siding services. Whether you’re looking to update your kitchen or replace your roof, contact us at 781-899-6353 or online today to get a free quote! We can’t wait to hear from you.