• How do your prices compare to the prices of brick and vinyl?
• Do I have to paint Hardiplank siding?
• Do you require a weather-resistive barrier behind Hardiplank siding?
• What types of trim can be used with Hardiplank siding?
• What are the "K" and "R" values for Hardiplank siding?
• Can Hardiplank siding be applied to metal framing?
• How close to the ground can I install Hardiplank siding?
• What type of weather-resistive barrier is required?

The following information is based on information provided at http://www.jameshardie.com/usahome.htm and printed publications produced by James Hardie Building Products.

While prices vary from market to market, this is how Hardiplank siding compares in installed price with its competitors

• More expensive than Vinyl
• Less expensive than Brick
• Equal or less than Hardboard Siding
• Less expensive than Synthetic Stucco

Yes, Hardiplank lap siding is required to be painted.

For best results use Hardiplank with our exclusive PrimePlus^TM factory prime system along with one top coat of 100% Acrylic Paint. If factory priming is not being used, Hardie recommends the application of one top coat of alkaline resistant primer and one top coat of 100% acrylic paint. For spcecific recommendations, please refer to JH Technical Bulletin No. S-100 or contact the Paint Manufacturer for their specifications. Hardiplank with the PrimePlus^TM system is required to be painted within 120 days of installation. Hardiplank unprimed is required to be painted within 90 days of installation.

James Hardie as well as the Model Building Codes (UBC, Standard, etc.) require the use of a weather-resistive barrier. It is good building practice.

The following are suitable trim products for use with Hardiplank siding:

• Fiber-Cement
• Real Wood
• Engineered Wood
• Vinyl
• Coated or Corrosion-Resistant Aluminum

"K" & "R" values are listed in the product brochure and the NER-405 Report (See Table 4).

The NER-405 report can be downloaded in Adobe's PDF form at: http://www.jameshardie.com/ner.htm 

Yes, please refer to NER-405 Report (Tables 2 & 3) for product application details.

The NER-405 report can be downloaded in Adobe's PDF form at: http://www.jameshardie.com/ner.htm 

Model Building Codes (UBC, Standard, etc.) require that exterior sidings be installed with a minimum 6" clearance of soil. This will allow for clearance when soil is back filled against the foundation and footings.

Any weather-resistive barrier complying with the Model Building Codes (UBC, Standard, etc.) is acceptable.

The above information is based on information provided at http://www.jameshardie.com/usahome.htm and printed publications produced by James Hardie Building Products.