Published November 20th, 2020 | By Mike Monyak, Founder of Mr. Happy House
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If you’re deciding to repair your siding or thinking about replacing it, James Hardie Siding is an excellent siding option to choose because it is proven to be durable and good looking on many homes. Hardie Plank siding is a fiber cement type of material, but there many different types of siding that try to simulate Hardie Plank and I will explain the key differences between Hardie Plank and other fiber cement siding options:
What is Fiber Cement Siding?
Fiber cement siding is a type of siding that is much different than wood or vinyl siding because it is longer lasting and more durable.
Fiber cement siding is composed of these types of materials:
- Cement
- Sand
- Water
- Cellulose Fibers (a strong plant based fiber)
Fiber cement siding is unlike wood because fiber cement does not rot, but it is important to highlight the differences between other fiber cement materials and James Hardie Siding.
The Differences Between Hardie Plank Siding and Other Fiber Cement Products
There are many similarities between fiber cement siding and Hardie Plank siding such as:
- Resistance to fire and insects
As explained in the YouTube video at the top of this page, other fiber cement products that try to replicate Hardie Plank siding have failed. They are not the same. Some of these other fiber cement products have many disadvantages such as:
- Can easily be crumbled
- Not very resistant against animals (especially raccoons or squirrels if you live in a wooded area)
James Hardie Siding is different because:
- It is extremely durable against animals
- Can last a lifetime
- Does not rot
Other fiber cement materials are very brittle while Hardie Siding is much stronger and does not break as easily.
Another great benefit of Hardie Siding and other fiber cement products have is how it reacts to paint. Wood siding, because it is a porous material, can soak up paint which can make it harder to paint. Fiber cement products like Hardie siding requires less exterior paint than typical wood siding because it is not porous. Your next exterior paint job can last many more years if you decide to install James Hardie Siding on your house.
Downsides of James Hardie Plank Siding
With all of great benefits of James Hardie Siding, there are some downsides as well.
Since Hardie siding is made of cement, it can be difficult to install by yourself. We highly recommend hiring a professional siding contractor to install Hardie siding on your house.
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The Woodlands, TX Read More
"I called Mr Happy House after reading the great reviews, and I was not disappointed! Mike and his crews are extremely professional and conscientious. They performed various outdoor repairs including power washing, repaired my Hardie Siding, repaired squirrel damage on the roof, and painted my entire house. Mike oversaw every aspect of the job and made sure everything was perfect. The price was very reasonable, and I will definitely be calling Mr Happy House for future jobs!"
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The Woodlands, TX Read More
"Mike has been great at getting our siding and trim repaired on the exterior of our house. He was very thorough and the completed work is fantastic."
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The Woodlands, TX Read More
"2nd time work with Mike and his wonderful crew. They worked so hard to paint our whole house perfectly. We are so impressed with how fast and how flawless they got the job done. We really appreciate all of them! Yay for Mike and Mr. Happy House!"
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Spring, TX Read More
"Mike was great to work with. He explained all that needed to be done to install a quality roof that would last. Had other quotes but other contractors were not as informative and did not include everything that was needed. Mike’s crew was courteous, did an excellent job and completed the work in a timely fashion. If you are not familiar with working with insurance adjusters be sure Mike meets with them when you set up a meeting. This was helpful in my case and made the claims process run smoothly. I am very pleased 😀 with his service and recommend him to my neighbors of which two have used him across from my home."
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Spring, TX Read More
"Mike and his crew are top notch. Honest and detail oriented. Customer satisfaction and high quality workmanship are outstanding!!! Very satisfied with our new roof!!!"
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The Woodlands, TX Read More
"My house needed new siding, soffits, and fascia. After seeing another job Mike had done, I requested an estimate. The pricing was fair to me, so he went to work. Everything was completed with Hardie products. The house was painted to my desires and I can honestly say I am more than happy. He paid great attention to the details and ensured the work was of the highest quality. The next time I need work done, I will be contacting Mr. Happy House."
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"Very impressive! I needed to have my house roof replaced. I am very glad, very grateful, and very satisfied that I chose Mr. Happy House for this job in July 2018. The crew was thorough in planning, removing old shingles, hammering new ones, examining the roof for trouble spots and attending to them on-the-spot, and cleaning up as the work completed. Mike Monyak and his entire team are professional, attentive, fair, competent and courteous; they did exceptionally well what they contracted to do. I trusted my roof upgrade with Mr. Happy House and will confidently use this company as the need arises in the future."
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"I had Mr. Happy House replace my wood siding with Hardy Plank Siding. Mike and his team did an excellent job replacing the siding and with the great paint job. They offered great suggestions and really paid attention to detail. I highly recommend Mr. Happy House!
Nice job and thank you Mike and taam!
Ken B"
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The Woodlands, TX Read More
"Mike with Mr. Happy House has been our go-to contractor in The Woodlands for 10-15 years. Hiring a contractor can be anxiety-provoking, but Mike is a true professional. It is always a relief knowing the work will be done right the first time. Mike also takes the time to listen and is very thorough in explaining what needs to be done and offering alternative options available. Over the years, we’ve been so happy with Mike’s services that we’ve hired Mr. Happy House for fencing, roof replacement, fascia and soffit replacement, rotted exterior window frame replacement, exterior house painting, pressure washing, and other home maintenance. If you’re looking for a professional, knowledgeable contractor, don’t hesitate to give Mike with Mr. Happy House a call!"
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The Woodlands, TX Read More
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The Woodlands, TX Read More
"Very great work, Mike has been very helpful in fixing the damages on the outside of my house and they have done a great job in painting my garage's exterior. Mike was able to answer all of my questions regarding the problems that needed to get fixed. Mr. Happy House has repaired the damages on my house and also made my house look very nice too. I will definitely recommend him my neighbors."
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