Fiber cement siding and shingles are a great choice for your home, due to the luster, colors, and durability. Now that you have made the decision to put fiber cement siding on your home, you now have to make another move. What manufacturer do you choose? Not all companies are equal, and so you should only consider the top-rated fiber cement manufacturers and their products for your home.
Here are the top-performing companies and an overview of the fiber cement products that they offer:
8 Best Fiber-Cement Siding Brands
James Hardie: HardiePlank
The manufacturer with the longest history of providing fiber cement products would be James Hardie and the HardiePlank. James Hardie Industries, also known as JHI, was the first to introduce fiber cement to the housing market. The company has funneled a lot of time and energy into the development of fiber-cement boards and other building materials, such as planks, panels, and even shingles. You can purchase boards that are 5/16” thick and 12” long. Optionally, you can find individual planks at widths from 5.25” to 8/25”.
Because the colors Hardieboard comes in is baked, you don’t have to keep the original shades. You are fully capable of painting HardiePlank any color that suits you and your home.
See also: Why to Replace Stucco Siding with James Hardie
Allura USA Plycem
Allura is a company that has seen many changes throughout the years. In the beginning, Allura had CertainTeed, an expansive enterprise that handled everything from construction to remodeling and everything in between, like insulation and windows. CertainTeed soon branched off into vinyl siding, where it became rather popular. Yet, when CertainTeed tried its hand at fiber cement, the company couldn’t make a profit, so it sold that division to a Mexican consortium known as Elementia. Under Elementia and the Plycem brand, Allura has grown and become a well-known provider of fiber cement materials.
Allura provides a number of fiber cement products, like lap siding, vertical siding, and shingles. The company also produces large-format architectural units for contemporary architecture. The main advantage of Allura is that you just don’t get siding, you can also find fiber cement soffits and trims in over thirty colors.
GAF WeatherSide
Founded back in 1886, you could say that GAF is the grandfather of commercial and residential roofing manufacturing. The company has received multiple rewards throughout the years for its shingles. It shouldn’t come as a surprise, then, that GAF has some of the best fiber cement shingles money can buy. Their brand of shingles is called WeatherSide, and they are ideal for Cape Cod architecture, but you can choose from a number of styles, like wavy or straight edge. WeatherSide can be found at your local Home Depot, comes with a 25-year limited warranty, and the reputation of a long-living manufacturer.
Woodtone
Want to support a smaller company? Based in Chilliwack, B.C., is Woodtone, a tiny but mighty contender. If you want fiber cement siding that mimics wood so well you’ll have a hard time believing it isn’t real, then you need to check out the Woodtone Rustic series. The wood grains are ultra embossed and comes in a glorious palette of eighteen designer colors that cover their full range of products. You can buy anything from large fiber cement panels, shakes, lap siding, and a breadth of matching trim accessories.
Woodtone also sells all natural wood—AbsoluteCedar. So, if you’re looking for a rustic or strong wood aesthetic, Woodtone is definitely worth your consideration.
Nichiha
The Japanese fiber cement company does exactly what the Japanese are know for doing: blending traditional elements with modern technology to create something outstanding and durable. Nichiha was founded in the 1950s, mainly focusing on the commercial building sector. Many banks, movie theaters, and grocery stores have made use of the reliable fiber cement from Nichiha. KFC, Sonic, and Burger King use Nichiha exclusively in their new restaurants. However, that doesn’t mean Nichiha products are limited to commercial structures.
If you are looking for traditional style shakes and shingles, Nichiha offers a decent selection. That said, if you want the superior quality fiber cement boards and paneling, you are going to need to make a special request with your architect or contractor, because those products are not available in retail stores.
Finex
Finex is a Canadian-based brand that offers larger sizes in multipurpose fiber cement panels, such as 4-foot by 8-foot or 4-foot by 10-foot. You can also purchase strips in 1-foot by 8-foot or other sizes. The key feature of Finex fiber cement is that you can enjoy quick and easy installation with the surface mounting system. Other bonus include a touch-sensitive finish (smooth or textured variants available) and flared screws.
American Fiber Cement Corporation
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Looking for fiber cement shingles that are reliable and will complement the look of your fiber cement siding? Look no farther than the American Fiber Cement Corporation, a business that has a number of fiber cement cladding products in a vast selection of colors. The group also offers panels and other accessories to help you get the look you want for the exterior of your home.
Cerber
One of the top sellers is Cerber Premium 2 Coat, which is a solid plank siding that looks like real wood grain and comes in a range of hues. Cerber also manufacturers fiber cement shingles. The colors are some of the most vibrant on the market, with the most popular being Copper Verde and Blue Lava. Cerber offers a competitive 25 year warranty on their fiber cement siding and shingles.
These are the best brands of fiber cement in the industry, currently. Many of these brands offer unique products that have special characteristics, colors, and sizes. Depending on your specific needs, one manufacturer might be a better fit for you than others. However, all of these brands are sure to satisfy you with outstanding customer service and beautiful products that will protect your home for many years to come.
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