Fiber cement siding is durable, low-maintenance, and eco-friendly. Heres how it stacks up to vinyl, wood aluminum, and other exterior options ...

A newer product that keeps increasing in popularity, fiber-cement siding has a host of positives for homeowners looking to build new or update their home's exterior.

When it comes to vinyl siding vs. fiber cement siding, homeowners often choose vinyl because it’s cheaper and requires slightly less maintenance, plus it offers a lot of trend-following options.

Q. My New Year's resolution is to install new lap siding on my home. I've narrowed it down to fiber cement siding because of its durablity and good looks. However, I'm stumped as to how to install it.

Comparing Fiber Cement Siding to the Competition. ... Hardie Plank® Lap Siding: This clap board style siding is Hardie's most popular and can be found on over 5.5 million US homes.

DEAR TIM: My New Year’s resolution is to install new lap siding on my home. I’ve narrowed it down to fiber cement siding because of its durablity and good looks. However, I’m stumped as to ...

Fiber cement siding and trim is created by combining Portland cement, sand, water, and cellulose fibers. With that formula oversimplified, one could consider it concrete.

Nichiha fiber cement siding was recently included in Sustainable Fellwood, a 27-acre LEED ND project in Savannah, Ga.The project will feature NichiBoard Lap Siding, which is engineered to utilize ...

Fiber cement siding has the durability of cement, a class 1A fire rating, is impervious to wood-boring insects, does not rot, and is resistant to deterioration from salt and ultraviolet rays.