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Fiber-Cement Siding - ebuild (9/21/2009)
- Fiber-cement siding in the HardieZone System is formulated and engineered for optimum performance under varying climate conditions to further ensure durability and longevity. HZ5 siding, for northern climates, offers a formulation designed to withstand freezing temps, snow, ice, and moisture. It also includes a new beveled top and drip edge to improve water management. HZ10 stands up the heat and unstable conditions of southern and western climates, including coastal regions, and is resistant to moisture, cracking, swelling, high winds, termites, and flame; a specially formulated, factory-applied primer is designed specifically for the conditions. 888-542-7343.
- James Hardie Launches HardieZone Siding in North America
- ebuild (7/1/2009)
- James Hardie Building Products Inc. announced today the launch of the company's latest concept in home exterior protection. Called The HardieZone System, it is specifically designed to deliver superior performance under varying climate conditions. In North America, James Hardie's product lines have been engineered for specific climates, categorized as the HZ5 and HZ10 climate zones.
Fiber-Cement Siding- ebuild (4/13/2009)
- The maker's line of aluminum trim products for fiber-cement siding is available in seven new colors. Aluminum soffit panels, fascia covers, and related exterior components now come in arctic white, cobblestone, khaki brown, Monterey taupe, Navajo beige, sailcloth, and Woodstock brown. The expanded color palette reflects the most popular tones in fiber-cement siding, the maker says, and offers users a variety of cost, performance, and installation options for trim projects. 800.521.8965.
- ChiselCrete
- ebuild (3/16/2009)
- ChiselCrete combines the durability of precast concrete with the look of dry-stacked stone to create a stylish yet sturdy wall. Made of recycled cement, ChiselCrete is a weather-resistant and cost-effective alternative to a wall of hand-laid stone, according to the manufacturer. The product is available in a variety of heights and colors. 800-511-2747.
MultiShake Shingle Panel- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (2/23/2009)
- The MultiShake shingle panel is a 4-foot-wide, individual siding shingle available in straight-edge, staggered-edge, half-round, and Provenzal profiles. Shingles come in four textures: smooth, combed, traditional cedar, and classic cedar. 800-338-8453.
HardiePlank Lap Siding- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (2/23/2009)
- HardiePlank lap siding has a 50-year transferable warranty against rotting, cracking, and delaminating. The siding resists shrinking and swelling typical of wood-based products and is coated with PrimePlus sealer and primer, helping paint last longer. The manufacturer also expanded its line of ColorPlus siding products to include more than 20 colors for lap siding. 866-442-7343.
WeatherBoards FiberCement System- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (2/23/2009)
- The WeatherBoards FiberCement system includes lap and vertical siding, decorative shapes, soffit, and trim, all available in pre-finished colors and stains for faster job completion. The siding is resistant to wood-boring insects, salt spray, and UV rays; is lightweight; and is made with recycled fly ash, Portland cement, and wood fiber. 800-782-8777.
Sierra Premium Smooth Boards- REMODELING Magazine (6/4/2008)
- Sierra Premium Smooth Boards offer the classic appearance of smooth painted siding in a fiber-cement board. The full ½ -inch-thick boards are factory primed and sealed on six sides, and are available in 7-inch and 8¾ -inch profile sizes. Both profiles come in 10-foot lengths. Also look for Sierra Premium Shake in eight new factory finishes. 866.424.4421.
Microposite boards- REMODELING Magazine (6/4/2008)
- Currently available in a 7/16-inch board in four widths, Microposite boards are constructed using a combination of lightweight Perlite “microspheres” and proprietary resins. The resulting material weighs 50% less than fiber-cement, while offering an R-value 3.5 times higher, the maker says. Closed-cell technology makes the siding water resistant. For aesthetic versatility, the boards feature a natural-looking wood grain on one side and are smooth on the other side. 888.724.1160.
- Nichiha Introduces New NichiBoard Classic Lap Siding
- ebuild (5/21/2008)
- Nichiha USA announces the launch of NichiBoard™ lap siding, part of the new NichiProducts™ family of fiber cement products. Available exclusively in the Southeast, NichiBoard siding offers significant advantages over typical fiber cement siding including a more distinctive texture, greater workability and no added crystalline silica for a more environmentally conscious choice.
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