Metropolitan Contractors is a James Hardie preferred remodeling contractor and certified installer.
Hardiplank fiber-cement exterior siding is a durable, attractive alternative to traditional wood composite, cedar, vinyl, brick or stucco. Combining the look and warmth of natural wood with the durability of fiber-cement, Hardiplank resists damage from extended exposure to humidity, rain, snow, salt air and termites. It is dimensionally stable and under normal conditions will not crack, rot or delaminate. Best of all, James Hardie siding is non-combustible, with a limited, transferable warranty for up to 50 years. No wonder it's protecting over 3.5 million homes in North America alone.
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Vinyl Product Comparisons
Flame Resistance
Non-combustible. Approved for fire-rated construction.
James HardieVinyl Siding
Vinyl siding will melt or burn when exposed to a significant source of heat or flame.
Color Flexibility
Can be painted any color you can imagine and lasts longer than with wood.
James HardieVinyl Siding
Color cannot be changed and is susceptible to fading. And it's difficult to get a perfect match when repairs are necessary.
Weather Resistance
So durable it's guaranteed for up to 50 years, even in the most severe climates on earth.
James HardieVinyl Siding
Becomes brittle in cold weather. Can be damaged by hail, limbs, and other flying debris.
Thickness
James Hardie siding?s strength and thickness provide impact resistance caused by hail or wind.
James HardieVinyl Siding
Premium vinyl siding is only 5/100" thick.
Wood Product Comparisons
Weather Resistance
Guaranteed for up to 50 years, even in the most severe climates on earth.
James HardieWood Based Siding
Rot caused by severe moisture exposure is a common problem in composite siding.
Paint Durability
Resists shrinking and swelling so it holds paint longer than wood.
James HardieWood Based Siding
Shrinks and swells when exposed to moisture which causes paint to crack and flake.
Pest Resistance
Resistant to termites and other pests known to cause damage.
James HardieWood Based Siding
Wood Siding is subject to decay and pests.
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