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9/20/2006 11:30:57 PM
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I have examined and researched Hardie Plank as a alternative to vinyly siding. It appears to be a far superior product. Indications are you can get it in a primed material requiring painting and a paint impregnated product with a 15 year color stability warranty.
Anyone have any first handle knowledge? I am currently planning to go with it as a preferred siding choice.
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TotheLake
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9/21/2006 8:08:02 AM
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We are currently adding this to our house in town ourselves. We had masonite siding before and it keeps rotting in different places. So far we love the hardie plank siding. We have it on the front and have it on part of the back right now. My husband said that he's only had to put one coat of paint on the siding because it doesn't soak up like other sidings do.
Good luck!
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bamarama
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9/21/2006 8:28:22 AM
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We did major exterior modifications to our home four years ago and used hardie board.......one coat of paint and it still looks like it was painted yesterday....also recommend Ben. Moore paint, painted our boathouse 10 years ago and it still looks great.....
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Osms
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9/21/2006 8:44:20 AM
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Just something to think about with the pre-painted Hardie products--how do you caulk around the pre-painted stuff. Our house on the coast has Hardie plank siding in some gables, soffits, and 4X8 sheets on face of dormers. It's been through 3 hurricanes and several tropical storms and still does not need painting after 8 years. We also used a composite weatherproof board (Prime Trim) for fascia board--no problems. Never lost even a splinter from the storms.
Lake house has one story of Hardie plank, soffit, etc. There is not a single piece of raw wood exposed on the house except for the crown under the soffits. Be sure to use composite 5/4 boards as your corner boards too. Yes, you may have to paint it occasionally, but it adds to the value of house, unlike some plastic products. I believe in it.
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It is the only way to go for a traditional siding look (don't even think about viny). Get it calked and painted after construction. Benjamin Moore paints are good, but professional grade Fortis is better if you can find a painter that uses the stuff.
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We used the Hardie Plank product on our Georgia home when the siding was new on the market 10 years ago. Just had it painted 1 1/2 years ago. As with all non vinyl siding, the key imho to a lasting paint job is yearly cleaning and pressure washing. I don't expect to paint again for another 7-9 years. Two coats though. Have had no other problems with the siding since we have owned. We have vinyl on the lake only because that was the way it came. I won't go to HP on the lake because quite frankly, I pay good money for my paint crew, Hillis Painters, out of Griffin, Ga. My wife certainly can find a plethora of ways to spend the money saved by no painting at the lake.
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HappyCamper
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9/21/2006 6:52:49 PM
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Look around. Hardie Plank mildews on the lake. No exceptions. Insulated vinyl is the practical choice even though it does not look great.
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Osms
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9/21/2006 7:00:11 PM
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If you have mildew it's on your paint not the Hardie Plank. Cheap paint will mildew, especially on the North side of the house. Earlier post said he pressure washes, which I do and have had no problem. I see vinyl that has mildewed all the time -- maintenance is the key. Ever see vinyl siding after a hail storm.
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roswellric
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9/21/2006 7:13:32 PM
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Gotta prime it like anything else...
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HappyCamper
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9/21/2006 7:27:30 PM
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Never saw vinyl damaged in a hailstorm. Never saw hardie plank thay didn't mildew. If you want to do it right, use brick.
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9/21/2006 7:58:49 PM
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Thanks Everyone for your comments. They are most reassuring, and I am happy I made the change. I have some literature coming from Hardie to include info on the impregnated material. I will also see what my Builder finds out;. He is familiar with Hardie but was not aware of the new stuff. Either way, it sounds like a better idea.
Hey Newbie, thank you for your opinion also. I too like brick but am not fond of it on the Lake. Part of my house siding is a faux stone material as an accent. I doubt it would look right with brick. I am looking for maintenace free as much as possible along with the appearance.
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BamaBob3
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9/21/2006 8:39:52 PM
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I think the Hardie Plank is very good. I recently replaced all of my siding at home but I went with real wood because of my circumstances...the way my house was built. Otherwise, I would have use it.
I also like the Benjamin Moore paint. I had a midlew problem and talked with a B.M. rep (1800 #). He suggested MooreGlo Soft Gloss paint because it is harder for the mildew to sitck on it. Thats what I used. It goes on great. So far so good. He also said the trick is to wash your house every year. Shame on me...it's on my list but I haven't done it yet.
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roswellric
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9/21/2006 9:01:57 PM
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Oh yes... that will do it...Wonder what's the difference in cost. Hardie is not cheap...
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9/21/2006 9:31:35 PM
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I have been told by a couple of people the Hardie siding, type requiring painting, is already primed. They also told me the price was comparable to vinyl siding but because of the painting might be higher in price, but not so much as to break the bank. Guy in the Russell lumber yard said "The Ridge" requires it as a siding material vs. vinyl. (??)
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Hardie plank will not mildew any more than anything else if it's done correctly. It will out last vinyl by years. Even the best vinyl will discolor with time and requires replacement or painting if you want it to continue to look nice (which is never as nice as maintained hardie plank). Russell requires it because it looks better and lasts longer.
Paint with a good semigloss paint and wash at least every other year (same needs to be done for vinyl)....... Use Fortis if you can get it, and Benjamin Moore if you can't.
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