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Littleton, CO 80120
phone 303-347-2555
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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.
