hardiboard

[Deb]

Am looking into buying a Palm Harbor MH. They have an siding option - Hardiboard. Can anyone tell me what this material is and how does it compare to vinyl siding. Thanks!

[rmurray]

Here is a direct comparison of the 2 products...Of course..this is Hardie's point of view...

http://www.jameshardie.com/homeowner/pr ... efault.php

The Hardie Lap is stunning in look...never gets wavy from expansion..and has a 50 year warranty...Does not burn..and bugs do not eat it...It is 85 to 90% concrete..It will add about 6000 lbs. to your home..

If it is worth $4000...only you can decide..

[Roy Bonney]

There is more than one product available for Hardie. It made the same, but can be purchased in 4 x 9 sheets, giving you the T-11 look, or in lap siding, giving you that appearance. The product works extremely well in hot, hot climates, where vinyl siding may well warp and blister from the heat. It also is impervious to moisture, and works well in that type of climate. location, location, location.

[Craig White]

Hardiboard is a great product, but for a retailer to charge $4000 for this option over vinyl is taking advantage of the customer. Less than half of that cost is right.

[Paul Marston]

I am looking for a college student-proof material to line the walls of a new student dormitory.

Do you have a product that will either take the place of sheetrock or install over sheetrock, smooth-surfaced to accept paint? I am trying to eliminate block walls.

Paul Marston
Construction Consultant
Atlanta Georgia

[tjwj912]

My question is in regards to Hardi Board installation. Can any tell me a web site I can go to, to read up on the installation of this material or creative ways to install this product. The manufacture says to leave a 3/16 gap between the boards and then caulk the joint. Your joints should be stagered every 36".

I just do not like the way this joint looks, I was thinking about 45-ing the joint. Although they tell me not to do this, I am thinking about putting a spacer between the boards (like masonite sidding has), looks much better.

Just trying to see if there is a better way to do this, or if I stager the joints maybe 46 to 50" will it look better (or do I just need to get over it)?

Thanks
Jerard