Fiber cement siding costs more than vinyl and is considerably heavier. James Hardie says its version will not burn (it carries a Class A fire rating), stands up to water, and does not attract pests.
We are a lead referral service, not a contractor. Free, no-obligation quotes.
The boards themselves: 30 years, limited and not prorated. The ColorPlus factory finish: 15 years, limited, covering paint and labor against peeling, cracking and chipping. Choose primed boards and the finish is covered by whatever the paint and painter offer.
Fiber cement is a long-horizon choice, with a 30-year substrate warranty. In Madison, 46 percent of homes are owner occupied and 40 percent are detached houses (Census Bureau, 2020 to 2024); on a rental, the owner rather than the tenant makes the call.
Heavy boards, precise cuts and the manufacturer's installation instructions followed step by step: ask how often the crew has done this.
Low upkeep and the lowest cost of the usual choices; the standard the others are priced against.
Wood-look lap and panel siding in engineered wood, LP SmartSide being the common one.
Siding with a foam layer, which raises the wall's R-value and cuts outside noise.
Tell us about the house, and a licensed siding contractor working in Madison will contact you about a visit. Quotes are written after the walls have been seen and measured, not guessed over the phone.