James Hardie® fiber cement products combine beautiful design with high performance. Time and time again, we beat our competitors on both curb appeal and durability. There are many reasons to choose James Hardie siding over vinyl, the first of which is appearance. James Hardie siding is over five times thicker than vinyl, allowing for deeper grooves and a more authentic wood-grain effect. The result is more elegant than vinyl (which is plastic), particularly on a historic home. Then comes function. Vinyl melts easily in a fire (or even from the reflection of the sun off Low-E glass windows); James Hardie products are noncombustible. Vinyl may crack and warp from the elements; James Hardie products are more durable and resist warping, sagging and melting.

Painted wood trim looks nice at first. But because wood expands and contracts more than fiber cement does, the paint on wood trim tends to crack and peel faster, requiring more frequent spot repairs to prevent it from looking sloppy. PVC has its own issues. For one, it’s plastic, making it more susceptible to thermal movement, which creates unsightly gaps and buckling. Often, nail heads stick out like sore thumbs. HardieTrim® boards come with concealed fasteners. HardieTrim boards are engineered for durability, complementing the performance of our siding products. They also offer a variety of design possibilities for windows, doors, gables, corners, and more. In other words, the fun part. And remember, like all James Hardie® siding products, HardieTrim® boards are available with ColorPlus Technology finishes.