JAMES HARDIE ™
In an increasingly competitive construction industry, it is becoming more common to match form with function, the synergy of which can lead to a beautiful design.
When you work with an Elite James Hardie Preferred Contractor, you know that you’re working with the very best and most qualified siding contractors in the industry and the Philadelphia area. Atienza Exteriors is an Elite Preferred Contractor of James Hardie, providing quality siding installation and replacement services in PA. James Hardie is the industry leader in fiber cement siding, making the most beautiful and durable siding products on the market. Get started on transforming your home with the best siding product and with the top siding contractor in and around Philadelphia
DURABILITY
A hallmark of Hardie™ siding is their durability. Siding is exposed to Mother Nature all day, every day, for years. Weather, water, time, fire and pests—all can lead to trouble. That’s why James Hardie’s hardworking products are engineered to stand up beautifully, whatever the elements
This is why Atienza Exteriors uses Hardie™ siding for the homes we work with. When installed properly, Hardie™ significantly outperforms other claddings. Fiber cement has a plethora of pros in its corner which include:
-Moisture & Rot Resistance
-Colorplus™ Technology that lasts season to season
-Climate specific design allows Hardie™ to withstand the heat, humidity and temperature fluctuations in Southeastern PA
Water can damage your home like nothing else can. It may be gradual, but it is relentless, and can cause siding to swell and crack, lose paint and lead to mold if not properly managed. This is where James Hardie stands out from its competitors.
DESIGN
Hardie™ is engineered above and beyond what most industry experts would consider as an acceptable cladding. Fiber cement is extremely durable, but it offers another function that most do not consider when purchasing their Hardie™ siding: design.
Technological advancements happen quite rapidly these days in the field of construction. It seems as if most remediations are moving away from traditional designs, and are replacing them with newer, more modern architecture which can look bizarre to those accustomed to more traditional structures.
Hardie™ allows you to do either. You can opt for a more traditional design of your home, while replacing aged siding with a climate engineered cladding, or you can opt for an all new look with an updated, and unique design, all while enjoying the benefits of this cladding.
Everything about Hardie™ siding is designed with the consumer in mind. One of the biggest attributes to having your home clad in Hardie™ is the fact that you will not need to repaint for years (if at all) over the lifetime of the project. Hardie’ s revolutionary Color Plus technology painting resists fading, has a simple selection of colors to choose from, and has a consistent coating applied to the cladding.
Hardie™ also does not require cleanings like vinyl and other cladding. You simply spray the siding with a hose, and voila! The dirt and grime is gone! Hardie™ is so sure of their Color Plus painting, that they offer a 15-year limited warranty covers paint and labor, protecting against peeling, cracking, and chipping.
FIRE RESISTANCE
If a fire were to occur near your home, would you want a your home to be covered in a fuel source for the fire, a thin plastic that will melt almost instantly exposing your walls to further damage, or a non-combustible material?
The three claddings described above were wood, vinyl, and Hardie™ fiber cement respectively. Fiber cement is non-combustible, and therefore will not ignite, nor will it add fuel to a fire if one were to occur.
Although not flame retardant, Hardie’ s fiber cement holds up well to fire damage, and is endorsed by firefighters nationwide. You do not want to have a fire take place, seek shelter, and then find that the very walls you thought that would protect you are in fact adding fuel to the fire.
RETURN ON INVESTMENT
Hardie™ offers so many benefits that it is often hard to summarize to a homeowner at once without them feeling overwhelmed. One major benefit that can be seen quickly (besides the obvious curb appeal) are the savings you will find on the cost of insuring a home clad with Hardie™. Many insurer’s offer discounts once a house is re-clad with James Hardie™, because the cladding is non-combustible, and hail-damage resistant. This potentially could save on monthly premiums for insuring the home depending on the insurance provider. Hardie’ s fiber cement costs less than wood, does not attract pests, and resists water absorption which protects against mold, swelling and cracking. Why not get the same benefits and beauty of wood, but without the cost, maintenance requirements, and durability that Hardie™ siding offers? James Hardie™ fiber cement siding is a well-engineered product, that can add to the resale value of a home. If interested, please click below, or call our office so we can educate you further.
HOW DO THEY MAKE FIBER CEMENT?
One of the most frequently asked questions our prospective customers ask us when we talk to them about James Hardie™ siding is simply, “What is fiber cement?”
Originally engineered to replace wood, Hardie™ acts like concrete, and outlasts even the toughest seasons. Made of just a few simple ingredients, this cladding is extremely durable, and meets the fantastic four of cladding criteria for any home: looks, durability, low maintenance, and affordability.