What is Fiber-Cement Siding?

A concise explanation of what fiber-cement siding is and how it can help your house:

Fiber-Cement Siding

Fiber-cement siding is a mixture of cement, sand, and cellulosic fibers. The fibers are added to keep the siding from cracking. The mixture is autoclaved–a high-temperature, steam-injected process–and then is rolled out and patterns are imprinted on the surface.

Hardiplank is the Most Recognizable Tradename

Hardiplank is the most famous name in the fiber-cement siding business. It goes back over 100 years to when James Hardie emigrated from Scotland to Australia. He teamed up with Andrew Reid, and in 1911 he retired, selling his half of the business to Reid. James Hardie Industries, Ltd. became a publicly-traded company in 1951. In short, this company has been around for quite some time.