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Composite Siding. A green solution ?. Dan Belhume, Shelby Fraga, Brian Whitney. James Hardie Siding. HardiePlank: Lap Siding HardieShingle: Shingle Siding HardiePanel: Vertical Siding. Composed of: 10% virgin wood fibers from New Zealand 90% Cement. Hardie Siding will not: warp
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Composite Siding A green solution? Dan Belhume, Shelby Fraga, Brian Whitney
James Hardie Siding • HardiePlank: Lap Siding • HardieShingle: Shingle Siding • HardiePanel: Vertical Siding Composed of: 10% virgin wood fibers from New Zealand 90% Cement
Hardie Siding will not: warp shrink rot or need maintenance It is a fire resistant material Is resistant to insect damage Composite Siding vs. Wood Siding
Hardie Siding as a Green Material • Longer lasting than conventional siding methods • Reduces use of paint (less voc)
Price Comparison • Hardie Siding is more expensive than vinyl siding • Hardie Siding is less expensive than brick, hardboard, synthetic stucco and traditional wood siding
How green is Hardie Siding? • Silica dust is carcinogenic • Wood is shipped from New Zealand to California • Production of cement uses large amounts of energy • Brittle material, creates a lot of waste at the site • Heavy material, creates a more labor intensive installation process