Green Siding - As more and more homeowners become focused on materials that are sustainable, this becomes important in an element of a home that protects it from moisture, mold, and water damage, especially in a wet state like Oregon.
One manufacturer that developed the most popular form of siding – cement board – James Hardie continues to develop products that meet consumer needs for sustainability and protection.
The featured product that we like is HardieBacker™, with MoldBlock™ Technology – that offers the most compressive and flexural strength available, while providing superior protection against moisture and mold damage. James Hardie products are as close to “Green” as you can get in a building material used for siding. The ingredients are easily renewable and they last longer than other products. The before and after pictures below show that Hardiplank siding can look just as good - or better, than wood.