Fiber cement’s minimal maintenance costs are yet another reason for its popularity. While professional installation is recommended, fiber cement siding can last for decades once it’s on your home.

Bardin says the finished look is great and the cost is less than that of refacing. Replacing existing siding with new fiber-cement siding has an average job cost of $20,619, a resale value of $ ...

In general, fiber cement siding is more durable, eco-friendly, fire-resistant, and long lasting, while exterior vinyl siding ...