10 Advantages of Fiber Cement Board
There are a lot of options for house siding, but one of the most popular is fiber cement board. It’s not hard to see why. Fiber cement has a lot of unique benefits, and the products of modern manufacturers like Hardie siding look gorgeous. This is one of the reasons I chose fiber cement […]
4 Unique Benefits of Hardie Plank Siding
We at CHE have placed a lot of house siding in our 20+ years serving Raleigh, North Carolina. Be it vinyl, cedar, or fiber cement, we’ve seen the pros and cons of many different materials and brands. However, when it comes to fiber cement siding, our clear preference is Hardie plank siding. The James Hardie® […]
Best House Siding – Vinyl, Fiber Cement, or Cedar?
If you’re looking to remodel your home exterior, then it may be in your best interest to consider what would be the best house siding material for you. This can be a daunting task, as there are a lot of siding options out there. Determining the Best House Siding At CHE, we focus on a […]
Nichiha vs Hardie Plank: A Side-by-Side Comparison
I’ve been rehabbing home exteriors for over two decades, so I’ve seen it done a lot of ways with a lot of different products. One of the most popular house siding options is fiber cement siding, and the most popular brand of fiber cement is Hardie Plank. Fiber cement is known for its durability, beauty, […]
Is Hardiplank the Best House Siding?
These days Hardiplank® is a very popular choice for house siding. I understand the appeal. In my 20+ years of home exterior installation, I’ve never seen another fiber cement brand outperform Hardie siding. However, there are other options for your home remodel than fiber cement. Here I’ll outline a few of them and share some […]
Hardie Board Siding vs Certainteed: 5 Facts To Know
Two of the best known fiber cement brands are Hardie board siding and Certainteed®. Each company has been around a long time, and each has its fans. I’ve used both in my 20+ years of home remodeling, and here I’ll compare both brands so that you can better evaluate your house siding options. Hardie Board […]
Why Hardie Board is the Best Fiber Cement Siding
There are a number of house siding options you can use for your exterior remodel, such as vinyl siding and cedar. However, one of the best all around options is fiber cement. Fiber cement siding is more durable and longer lasting than vinyl, and it’s resistant to insects and fire unlike cedar. It’s also the […]
Vinyl Exteriors: The Pros and Cons
At CHE, we’re often asked about the benefits of vinyl siding. We love this question, because vinyl exteriors can be a great option for house siding. While there can be a stigma that the material is cheap, the truth is that vinyl has undergone a number of improvements over the last several years. Here we’ll […]
Exterior Siding Trends
Let’s face it, it’s a virtual buffet out there when it comes to exterior siding options. While having so many choices available today is amazing, making the actual decision can be slightly less stressful than choosing your favorite flavor at one of those roadside snow cone joints – they just ALL look so good! Stay with […]
