Building or remodeling a home involves countless choices when it comes to design, budget, and the different materials or products required to make it all a reality. One product line we stand behind is siding and trim with ColorPlus® Technology from James Hardie, the world’s leading producer of high-performance fiber cement and fiber gypsum building solutions.
In this four-part video series, we spoke with Brian Horstmann, the director of sales for the Pacific Northwest and Southwest at James Hardie, diving deep into how the brand’s siding products with ColorPlus® Technology are uniquely designed to withstand the test of time and the benefits of using them in your building project, along with installation best practices, and cost comparisons.
Here’s a guide to the four-part series on Hardie ColorPlus® Technology:
What Is Hardie® Siding With ColorPlus® Technology?
Along with being one of the most durable cladding solutions on the market, Hardie® Siding with ColorPlus® Technology provides a baked-on color application to resist fading, chipping, and cracking, meaning less maintenance for you.
The carefully curated color collection has been researched and tested in different lighting and weather conditions to ensure maximum durability and beautiful color for years to come.
What Are the Benefits of Choosing Hardie® Siding With ColorPlus® Technology?
From durability to color selection, Hardie® Siding with ColorPlus® Technology has many benefits, especially for those in the Pacific Northwest. While other siding products require specific weather conditions for painting, Hardie® Siding products are already primed and painted, making installation easy.
Hardie® Siding products have the look and durability of wood, offering additional protection against woodpeckers and termites. Paired with a long-term warranty and long-lasting color options designed for different climates, you can enjoy an attractive siding option and benefit from less maintenance and repair over time.
What Are the Best Practices for Installing Hardie® Siding With ColorPlus® Technology?
Proper installation is key to ensuring your products perform the way they’re designed to. In this video, we cover the best practices to keep top of mind when working with Hardie® Siding with ColorPlus® Technology, including:
- How to store Hardie® Siding products
- Important calking and touch-up tips
- How to modify or cut Hardie® Siding
- What hardware to use for Hardie® Siding
Hardie® Siding With ColorPlus® Technology Finishes Cost Comparison
One of the greatest benefits of Hardie® Siding with ColorPlus® Technology is that it can help reduce future maintenance costs, labor, and hassle. Compared to un-primed or unpainted standard siding, primed and painted Hardie® siding boards offer more value and cover more labor steps in one simple product.
When calculating the long-term value and value of siding materials, consider the following:
- Pre-finished vs. pre-primed boards
- Cost of painting
- Increasing material and labor costs
- Material’s maintenance cycle
- Included warranties or maintenance service
From labor to future maintenance, the best way to compare products is to consider all costs involved with each option.
Using products you trust is just as important as having a detailed plan for building or remodeling a home. Hardie® siding with ColorPlus® Technology is durable and practical, leaving you with a product you can be pleased with for years to come.
If you have other questions about best practices for installing Hardie® Siding with ColorPlus® Technology finishes, you can always learn more in the company’s online product resource center.
