Benefits of Fiber Cement Siding

By Robert Robillard on Exterior Repairs

Benefits of Fiber Cement Siding

In today’s home renovation market, the trend of using fiber cement siding has skyrocketed. Consumers have found themselves more attracted to the sturdy fiber siding than the traditional wood homes have featured in the past. But there is so much more to this particular type of siding than meets the eye. Here are some of the top Benefits of Fiber Cement Siding that consumers sometimes overlook:


1) Unlike wood siding, fiber cement is resistant to mold, mildew, fungus and rotting. Therefore decreasing the amount of maintenance on the average consumer’s house ten-fold.

2) It adds fire protection to your house! Fiber cement is very fire resistant and non combustible. A great way to add some peace of mind.

3) Fiber cement holds onto paint and is not as susceptible to cracking or fading. Again, this creates less maintenance work and gives the opportunity for homeowners to achieve whatever color scheme they wish on their house. Plus for those who like the look of wood siding, the finished product is virtually the same visually, with a much stronger material.

4) When comparing costs of installing fiber cement to wood or brick, fiber cement is always the more inexpensive choice. To top it off, fiber cement typically has a warranty up to 25 years!

5) Lastly, for those who are advocates for “going green,” fiber cement gets major points for its’ sustainability.
For more information about fiber cement siding and the options available for your home, check out Nichiha USA

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Robert Robillard

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Rob Robillard is “The Concord Carpenter” Rob is a builder, general contractor, carpenter, woodworker, and editor of Concord Carpenter and ToolBoxBuzz As a General Contractor and carpenter, Rob owns and operates Concord Carpenter LLC. A full-service remodeling and construction company. Rob is a recognized leader in home building best practices and a source for how-to information for building professionals. On this website, Rob covers all aspects of home construction, building science, home improvement, woodworking, remodeling, and some of the best product and tool reviews. Rob is in charge of our Tool and Product Review series - Concord Carpenter Videos where we post all of our tool reviews and video tutorials. Rob approaches remodeling and building construction with a pragmatic and problem-solving approach. He enjoys using his knowledge and experience to help and educate building professionals as well as DIYers on best practices in the construction and remodeling industry. He's a strong advocate for "raising the bar" in the construction trades and promoting the trades to youth. #BeAMentor #Green2Great Craftsmanship, quality, and pride guide his journey on this channel The Concord Carpenter's motto: "Well done is better than well said!" : Read more about Rob

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