Why Choose James Hardie Siding?
Siding Protection- Find out how our products protect your St Louis Mo home from a common enemy; fire disasters.
Fire Prevention
No building material can guarantee a fireproof home, but there are some preventative measures that a homeowner can take to better prepare for fires, like installing a non-combustible home exterior.
Siding Durability- James Hardie fiber cement siding is designed to last against cracking, rotting, hail damage, termites and many other possible problems
Moisture & Rot
Rot doesn't have to ruin your home. No one has control over the weather. So it's best to chose siding that resists severe climates and damage from precipitation, like James Hardie fiber-cement siding.
Painting Perils
The end of scraping and repainting is here. Since James Hardie Siding is made of fiber cement, it does not undergo the same degree of expansion and contraction that hinders wood-based and vinyl sidings.
Green- James Hardie® products are rare in that they combine beauty and durability and also are considered "Green and Sustainable" by industry professionals
Green Practices
James Hardie® products are rare in that they combine beauty and durability and also are considered "Green and Sustainable" by industry professionals.
There are a number of quality building products in the marketplace to choose from, but only James Hardie delivers the level of durability and peace-of-mind you can trust. James Hardie® exterior and interior products combine sustainability and beauty, and offer unmatched durability.
Product Comparison
Valuable Siding Materials- Before you decide what type of siding material is right for your home, take a look at the value you'll get with James Hardie® siding products with ColorPlus® technology.
Why James Hardie / Recognition
For the 7th Year in a Row, Re-Siding Your Home with James Hardie® Fiber Cement is the #1 Return on Investment.
Re-Side with James Hardie® Fiber Cement Siding - The Best Choice.
The Pros Know ...
There are many other projects you can tackle, but only re-siding with fiber cement gives you the best return on your investment 7 years in a row.
Residing with fiber cement gives a 25% better return than adding a bathroom and costs $61k less to complete
Roof replacement remodel gives you a 23% less return on investment than re-siding with fiber cement
Replacing your windows nets you 7% less return on investment than fiber cement re-siding
Remodeling magazine is the industry's leading home improvement magazine. Since 1988, Remodeling magazine's Cost vs. Value Report has compared construction costs for common remodeling projects with the value they add to a home at resale in the current real estate market. The results - upscale siding projects using fiber-cement return the highest value at resale.
Siding Material Company with Much Industry Recognition- James Hardie is recognized by media and industry leaders alike for its role in creating better places to live.
Fiber Cement Siding Replacement Is the Top Remodeling Project for Return on Investment
-- Cost vs. Value Report 2010
Fiber cement siding will record the greatest gains through 2012 as consumers and builders increasingly become aware of the material's performance advantages.
-- July 2008 Freedonia Siding industry study
Money Magazine Singles Out HardiePlank® Siding As A Great Value
-- MONEY Magazine 2005
Smart Money's Guide to Home Renovation — Siding Solution (PDF)
-- Smart Money 2005
No. 1 Quality Exterior Lap Siding Product for the Past Nine Years
-- Builder Magazine, 1998 - 2007
Voted One of 20 Most Innovative Products Introduced in the Last Two Decades
-- Builder Magazine
David Weekley Homes recognizes James Hardie for the fifth year in a row with highest possible ratings in Quality and Service
-- David Weekley Homes 2009
Most Preferred, Most Used Brand Fiber-cement Siding
-- Professional Builder, 2001
American Building Products Awards for ColorPlus® Collection
-- HOME Magazine, 2001
American Building Products Awards for HardiePlank® Lap Siding
-- HOME Magazine, 1999
Named One of the Top Texas Building Products
-- Texas Building Trends, 2001
No. 1 Way to Add Value to a Home
-- Golf Course Living, 1998
Exterior of choice for Green/Sustainable projects — including the highest rated LEED building in the country
Recommended Siding Product for Built Green™ Colorado, Largest Green Building Initiative in the Country
Recognized as an Environmentally Friendly Building Material by Boulder's Green Points Program, Premiere U.S. "green" Building Program
Siding of Choice for National Magazine "Idea" Homes, including: Midwest Living, HGTV, Coastal Living, HOME, Country Living, Southern Living and Sunset.