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AAtlanta HardiPlank Product Comparison with Vinyl

Choosing house siding from James Hardie makes sense - it provides low maintenance, but unlike vinyl siding, doesn't sacrifice the beauty of wood. No wonder it's protecting over 3.5 million homes in North America alone.

   
James Hardie Vinyl Siding

Flame Resistance
Non-combustible.
Approved for fire-rated
construction.
James Hardie siding Vinyl siding Vinyl siding will melt
or burn when exposed
to a significant source
of heat or flame.

Color Flexibility
Can be painted
any color you can imagine
and lasts longer
than with wood.
James Hardie siding Vinyl siding

Color cannot be
changed and is
susceptible to fading.
And it's difficult to
get a perfect match
when repairs are
necessary.


Weather Resistance
So durable it's
guaranteed for up to
50 years, even in the
most severe climates
on earth.
James Hardie siding Vinyl siding Becomes brittle in
cold weather. Can
be damaged by hail,
limbs, and other
flying debris.

Thickness
James Hardie siding’s
strength and thickness
provide impact resistance
caused by hail or wind.
James Hardie siding Vinyl siding Premium vinyl siding
is only 5/100" thick

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