Product Comparisons - James Hardie Siding vs. Vinyl Siding
Choosing house siding from James Hardie makes sense - it provides low
maintenance, but unlike vinyl siding, doesn't sacrifice the beauty of
wood. No wonder it's protecting over 3 million homes in North America
alone.
James Hardie
Vinyl Siding
Flame
Resistance
Non-combustible.
Approved for fire-rated
construction.
Vinyl siding will melt
or burn when exposed
to a significant source
of heat or flame.
Color
Flexibility
Can be painted
any color you imagine
and lasts 3 to 4 times
longer than with wood.
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.
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
against hail and flying
debris.
