Hardy plank siding with wood grain looks fake and the smooth version is rough compared to real cedar siding.
Cemplank siding reviews.
They are the same thickness and the material data sheets look the same.
Originally posted by prstlk.
This brand makes cemplank lap siding and cempanel vertical siding.
Fiber cement is a siding material that was introduced to the market in the 1980 s as a replacement for asbestos cement siding products.
In my area of tennessee many siding contractors are using the hardie owned cemplank brand fiber cement instead of the james hardie hardieplank product.
Everything looks good except the joints of the product.
Instead the fibers are bonded with resins and treated with zinc borate to.
Fiber cement siding stormed onto the scene a few decades ago and revolutionized the house siding industry because it possesses the best of many worlds.
Cemplank is considerably cheaper almost 2000 on my project.
Cemplank is made by hardi and aimed at the multi family market.
This siding is produced with wax coated wood strands but no cement or sand silica.
Since your at five units it s perfect for you.
Both fiber cement products are primed only.
It s backed by a 25 year transferable warranty.
Cemboard siding is made from one of the toughest siding materials around fiber cement.
Resistant to the damaging effects of termites and other wood eating pests.
Cemplank lap siding and cempanel vertical siding can be installed and finished like wood.
The only difference is primer color and warranty.
Here are a few ways that cemboard siding stands up to the competition.
Cemboard siding provides the look and texture of wood with proven fiber cement performance at an exceptional value.
The look and texture of wood but better.
On a new house we are having built the builder has installed cemplank siding it was supposed to be hardiplank but that is another thread issue.
Cemboard fiber cement siding products are an attractive and durable alternative to vinyl and wood based siding.
Resistant to termite damage.
I ve seen the specs on both products.
Unlike wood it is fire resistant.