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What Is Fiber Cement Siding?

Fiber Cement SidingOld siding can leave a home looking drab and make it vulnerable to the elements, creating costly repairs for homeowners. But fiber cement replacement siding can boost your home’s overall appearance, increase your resale value, and give you the low maintenance home exterior you’ve dreamed of. Fiber cement began in Austria with the name Eternit, from the Latin “Aeternitas” which means everlasting. Its amazing durability due to its makeup makes it a favorite for homeowners looking for long-lasting replacement siding.

At Stateline Exteriors we understand homeowners don’t often need to replace siding, and the terms related to siding options can get confusing. That’s why we guide you through the selection process, simplifying your home upgrade. Our durable products and expert installations keep homeowners smiling about their home exterior upgrades for years to come.

What Is Fiber Cement Siding Made Of?

When in the market for new siding, one of the first decisions a homeowner needs to make is which siding material to choose. Fiber cement siding is often a product which many give great consideration to. Its outstanding durability sparks the interest of those desiring to reside their home and relax, knowing it’s covered with a long-lasting, trustworthy material. Fiber cement is made of cement, cellulose fibers, and sand—making it the most durable siding material on the market. In fact, the number one siding product in America, James Hardie siding, is a popular brand of fiber cement.

The Benefits of Fiber Cement Siding

The Benefits of Fiber Cement Siding

Low maintenance

Fiber cement siding only needs to be cleaned once or twice a year with a garden hose and a nonmetal medium bristle nylon brush to remove any dirt from your siding. Resist the urge to power wash it because that could damage the siding material. Fiber cement siding rarely needs to be repainted and holds up under harsh (including high winds, hail, snow, and ice) while maintaining its beauty with extremely low maintenance.

Fire resistant

Rest easy at night knowing you and your loved ones are in a home with fire resistant siding. Unlike wood siding, which fuels a fire, fiber cement siding resists heat damage and fire. It’s rated noncombustible and some insurance companies even decrease insurance rates due to this outstanding feature.

Insect resistant

Avoid the major damage termites and other insects can cause to some home exteriors. Simply have fiber cement siding installed on your home, and skip the trouble and cost of repairing your home exterior due to insect infestation.

Woodpecker and pest resistant

Woodpeckers can wreak havoc on wood siding, and even cause damage to vinyl siding products. But durable fiber cement siding resists woodpecker and pest damage, saving homeowners the time and cost of major repairs like unwanted wood rot, mold, and mildew.

Long-lasting

There’s not a more durable siding product on the market than fiber cement siding.

Beautiful

Boost your curb appeal with gorgeous fiber cement siding. Increase your home’s resale value and enjoy coming home again with this gorgeous siding product.

High performance

Fiber cement siding resists damage caused by the change of seasons, moisture, rotting, warping, and hail. It’s even resistant to excessive rain, ice, and snow storms.

Customizable

There are a variety of options available to match your style preferences. The beauty of fiber cement products lies in the fact that they can mimic other siding materials. It has multiple finish options including:

  • Wood grain—which mimics traditional wood siding
  • Stucco—for a clean, modern, contemporary look
  • Tile—fiber cement can be made into sheets and used for an insulating underlay for tile

Warranty

This stalwart siding is so trusted, manufacturers warranty it for up to 50 years!

Time saving

Fiber cement is a wise investment due to its durable makeup. The initial investment pays off in the long run because you don’t have to reside your home again for years to come.

The Durability of Fiber Cement Siding

Due to the strong makeup of the combination of materials that fiber cement siding consists of, there is not a more durable option in a siding product for your home exterior. Homeowners enjoy the amazing makeup of fiber cement and appreciate the fact that they don’t have to replace their siding again for years to come.

Fiber Cement Siding Durability

How Fiber Cement Siding Compares to Other Siding Materials

  • A greener material option: It may not be the most eco-friendly product, but fiber cement siding is a greener alternative siding than vinyl siding.
  • A comparable price: Vinyl siding and fiber cement siding are comparably priced, with vinyl a little less expensive than fiber cement.
  • A greater longevity: Unlike fiber cement siding, wood siding tends to have problems like wood rot, insect infestation, woodpecker damage, and high maintenance. Fiber cement siding lasts without the hassles involved in other siding products such as wood.

Siding protects your largest investment from the elements 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It needs to stand up to extreme weather conditions including hail, snow, ice, and extreme wind. Weather can be unforgiving on some home exterior materials and create moisture damage, chips, and cracks in some siding products. If your siding gets compromised, damage can spread fast and become costly and time-consuming to fix. Skip the difficulties some siding products cause, and enjoy the many benefits of durable fiber cement siding. Bolster your home’s protective layer, and enjoy the many benefits of fiber cement siding. Siding is a vital part of your home structurally, so invest in the best—fiber cement—and you won’t be disappointed. You’ll enjoy the proven track record fiber cement siding has earned, and appreciate the beauty of this amazing product.

Looking for a trustworthy siding contractor?

Stateline Exteriors offers reliable siding replacement for your home exterior. Our quality materials and expert workmanship give you the best possible outcome in siding replacement. Schedule a free consultation, and in the meantime check out what others are saying about our siding replacement services.

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Kasey & Angie are the Dynamic Duo!! This is the only company I refer for siding & windows. From start to finish they treat you like family. They truly know how to make you fall in love with your home again.
Daniel P., Shawnee KS
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They did a great job installing the windows. Good prices, and knowledgeable service! Will use again!
Ken
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We were extremely pleased with Kasey and his install crew’s work on the exterior doors we had replaced. They made a huge impact on our feelings of safety and also getting us more natural light. The estimate process was very smooth and my husband can’t wait to get all our other doors replaced now!
Jennifer L., Overland Park KS
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Kasey with Stateline just finished installing all new Hardie Board siding. It all looks absolutely beautiful. The Hardie siding is amazing, and it won’t need to be painted, so I love that it is no maintenance! I can’t say enough good things about Kasey and the whole team at Stateline!!
Kevin H., Kansas City MO
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We had a great experience with Kasey and his crew on our James Hardie siding installation. Kasey was always available to answer any questions we might have. We will definitely use them again on upcoming housing projects.
Kristin T., Kansas City KS

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Kasey & Angie are the Dynamic Duo!! This is the only company I refer for siding & windows. From start to finish they treat you like family. They truly know how to make you fall in love with your home again.
Daniel P., Shawnee KS
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They did a great job installing the windows. Good prices, and knowledgeable service! Will use again!
Ken
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We were extremely pleased with Kasey and his install crew’s work on the exterior doors we had replaced. They made a huge impact on our feelings of safety and also getting us more natural light. The estimate process was very smooth and my husband can’t wait to get all our other doors replaced now!
Jennifer L., Overland Park KS
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Kasey with Stateline just finished installing all new Hardie Board siding. It all looks absolutely beautiful. The Hardie siding is amazing, and it won’t need to be painted, so I love that it is no maintenance! I can’t say enough good things about Kasey and the whole team at Stateline!!
Kevin H., Kansas City MO
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We had a great experience with Kasey and his crew on our James Hardie siding installation. Kasey was always available to answer any questions we might have. We will definitely use them again on upcoming housing projects.
Kristin T., Kansas City KS

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