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Vinyl Siding vs. HardiPlank Siding

  • Premium vinyl siding and HardiPlank® siding compared side by side on attributes that really matter to homeowners.
     
  • Vinyl and HardiPlank both have advantages over wood siding but which is right for your home?
     
  • Experts and homeowners agree. Side by side, HardiPlank beats vinyl hands down for superior durability and beauty.

HardiPlank® Siding Premium Vinyl Siding

HardiPlank Flame Resistance

Vinyl Flame Resistance

James Hardie sidingHardiPlank does not burn or melt. It's non-combustible and approved for fire-rated construction. Vinyl sidingVinyl siding will melt or burn when exposed to a significant source of heat or flame. Keep BBQ grills away from vinyl siding!

HardiPlank Color Choices

Vinyl Color Choices

James Hardie sidingCan be painted any color you can imagine and lasts longer than with wood. Color choices are truly unlimited. Vinyl sidingColor cannot be changed and is susceptible to fading. And it's difficult to get a perfect match when repairs are necessary. Plastic appearance.

HardiPlank Weather Resistance

Vinyl Weather Resistance

James Hardie sidingSo durable it's guaranteed for up to 50 years, even in the most severe climates on earth. The perfect solution for Houston. Vinyl sidingBecomes brittle in cold weather. Can be damaged by hail, limbs, and other flying debris. UV resistance varies, some can fade and crack.

HardiPlank Durability & Thickness

Vinyl Durability & Thickness

James Hardie sidingJames Hardie siding’s strength and thickness provide impact resistance caused by hail or wind. Vinyl sidingPremium vinyl siding is only 5/100" thick. Some are even thinner. Flexible panels and trim easily damaged or cracked.

Vinyl Fact - Vinyl is a petroleum product, a thin sheet of plastic. Vinyl is damaged by prolonged exposure to the sun. Vinyl siding is typically installed over existing wood siding leaving mold, moisture and insects free to proliferate!

HardiPlank Fact - HardiPlank is made of fiber-reinforced concrete, literally as tough as solid rock. A HardiPlank installation from All-Tex Exteriors includes removing the existing siding from your home, installing a new moister barrier and finally painting your home any color you desire with premium Sherwin-Williams paint. HardiPlank is affordable! Complete the free estimate form or call us to receive a free in-home consultation and demonstration today.

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