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Originally Posted by S-F
I don't like Hardi board. It's the new vinyl siding. Sure it's nice for 10 years or so but it sukcs when it's old. There's about are a million reasons I don't use Hardi board.
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What are some of the issues you have with Fiber Cement Siding?
Most of the problems I've seen are due to faulty installation and/or not understanding the product. Fiber Cement is still a cement product and as such it will absorb water. This absorbed water will lead to expansion during a freeze, which is why it is important to have good moisture control, and one of the reasons I recommended using a rain screen type installation. This type of installation allows air to circulate behind the siding allowing it to dry out faster.
However I am far from an expert, I'm just trying to pass on lessons I've learned from living in a house I built for 7 years now.