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Modern Fort Worth, Texas home with brick and James Hardie fiber cement siding.

James Hardie® Siding Reviews and Fiber Cement Siding Pros & Cons

By Jason Huffenberger • 24 Sep, 2020

Read our James Hardie® siding reviews, including the pros and cons of fiber cement siding from an installer with 20+ years of experience.

Yellow Hardieplank house with arctic white trim in Odessa, Texas.

James Hardie® 30 Year Siding Warranty – Preview Construction

By Jason Huffenberger • 24 Sep, 2020

James Hardie® siding comes with a 30-year limited warranty. To benefit from this warranty, you must follow some guidelines.

Beige Fiber Cement Siding in Shingle design in Odessa, Texas.

What is Fiber Cement Siding?

By Jason Huffenberger • 21 Sep, 2020

Fiber cement siding is a durable, long-lasting, and low-maintenance material that's used on residential houses and some commercial projects.

Blue batton board and siding panel on a ranch house in Texas

Fiber cement siding vs vinyl siding — A cost comparison

By Jason Huffenberger • 17 Sep, 2020

A fiber cement siding vs vinyl siding cost comparison guide will help you decide the right siding to enhance the aesthetics and value of your home.

Fiber Cement Siding on Houston, Texas home using HardieShingles, HardiePlanks, and HardiePanels.

Fiber Cement Siding Installation Guide

By Jason Huffenberger • 10 Sep, 2020

Your siding system needs to be installed with care, detail, and expert knowledge. A lot can go wrong and it's a big reason so many siding warranties are voided

A fiber cement siding job with blue Hardie shingles, beige panels and a brick base.

Pre-painted vs. Pre-primed — a Guide

By Jason Huffenberger • 08 Sep, 2020

Here’s what you should know when deciding between pre-painted and pre-primed products in Texas.

EXPLORE SIDING COLORS

A warm yellow house in James Hardie fiber cement siding with gray and black accents and white trim.

Top color trends for the exterior of homes in the Dallas-Fort Worth area

16 Aug, 2024

In the rapidly developing Dallas-Fort Worth area, understanding trending colors is essential for creating an inviting atmosphere. The right shades can reflect the unique architectural styles, making color selection vital.

Gray fiber cement siding on a house in Dallas Fort Worth, Texas

Best Gray Siding Colors and Images for Your House Exterior

By Jason Huffenberger • 24 Sep, 2020

View some of the best gray siding colors and images for your home exterior below. Call us for advice.

Boothbay blue James Hardie Lap Siding, Austin, Texas home.

Blue Siding — Photos

By Jason Huffenberger • 04 Sep, 2020

View the best blue siding exterior colors and images below and make your decision. Alternatively, we can help you choose the ideal colors, combinations, and style.

SIDING PRODUCTS

Arctic white James Hardie lap siding on a farmhouse outside of San Antonio, Texas home.

Lap Siding | James Hardie

By Jason Huffenberger • 08 Sep, 2020

Lap siding can be defined as siding installed horizontally. It is composed of long flat boards overlapping each other (hence the name lap siding).

Vertical gray fiber cement plank siding on a Fort Worth, Texas home.

Vertical Siding (Board & Batten) | James Hardie®

By Jason Huffenberger • 08 Sep, 2020

Vertical fiber cement siding from James Hardie® creates tall, clean lines. It will make your home appear larger than it really is and vertical siding can be a great way to add architectural detail.

COMMERCIAL SIDING

Commercial Siding Contractor Dallas & Texas -Preview Construction

By Jason Huffenberger • 19 Sep, 2020

Preview Construction comes highly recommended as one of the commercial fiber cement siding installers in Texas.

Fiber cement siding trim puts the finishing touches to complete the external design of your home. Enhance corners, doors, and windows with James Hardie® Trim Boards

The Finishing Touch

Your fiber siding installation isn’t complete without trim. Trim adds a significant impact on a home’s curb appeal with little effort. Installation is first and easy. What’s more, trim can be painted or procured to match the color of existing siding.

Color Match

The longevity and beauty of James Hardie® siding trim featuring ColorPlus® technology is unmatched. Your trim can be primed or painted to last decades looking vibrant with the need for little maintenance only.

James Hardie® Siding Trim Options

There are two thickness options—the 4/4 Trim and the 5/4 Trim.

Both options offer the same level of durability and low maintenance; however, the 5/4 creates a deeper contrast between the trim and siding since the 5/4 trim is 1/4" thicker.

4/4 Trim

This is the most commonly used trim and it is ¾” thick.

4/4 Rustic Trim: This trim is perfect for anyone looking for wood-like texture with a vintage appeal. This trim is also unmatched in regards to durability and variety. It’s resistant to rot and warping. The trim also comes in a variety of colors or primed for paint.

4/4 Smooth Trim: Select this trim if you love trim simplicity that will never go out of style. This trim also comes in a variety of colors or primed for paint.

5/4 Trim

This trim is a quarter of an inch thicker than the above trim. This ¼” adds a deeper contrast between the trim and the siding.

5/4 Rustic trim: This trim features a raised wood-like texture. However, unlike wood, it is rot and warp-resistant. The rustic nature is bound to make a statement that lasts for generations.

5/4 Smooth Trim: This siding trim is crisp-looking with the power to make any home sleeker. The 5/4 also has the ability to tie your home's color palette together.

V. Rustic Grain Batten Boards

This siding features a rustic grain finish that creates a traditional board and batten looking trim.

James Hardie Rustic Grain Batten Boards.

VI. Smooth Batten Boards

This siding trim offers the same look as the rustic grain batten board (traditional board and batten looking trim) with an added contemporary twist. It also results in a more brilliant outcome.