Fiber cement siding is super durable ... ranging from $45,000 to $52,000 on average to clad a 1,500-square-foot house. Unless the homeowner is experienced in masonry, installing brick or stone ...

Fiber cement siding maker James Hardie Industries plc is making a big bet on plastics with a $8.75 billion deal to buy Azek Co. Inc. Azek is a 40-year-old Chicago-based company that specializes in ...