When fiber cement siding first came on the market in the early 1990s, only a handful of styles were available, most of which were 6-inch planks and board-and-batten type panels.

Considering switching to fiber cement siding? ... Add furring strips to the top of the way after marking the frieze board location. Keep the bottom strip 1/4-inch above the bottom line.

Properly installed, cement siding can last for 100 years. Published: ; Feb. 26, 2009, 4:11 p.m.

James Hardie® Fiber Cement Siding Benefits. Durability: Resists damage from wet, ... This clap board style siding is Hardie's most popular and can be found on over 5.5 million US homes.

A square of cement board siding, which covers a 10 by 10-foot area, can cost anywhere from $200 to upwards of $600, he said. Vinyl typically sells from $60 to $200 per square.

Working time: 1 day, depending on size of exterior project Skill level: Intermediate Project cost: $4,000 to $14,000 Board and batten siding evolved as a means of more efficient construction to ...

A: From the close-up picture you sent, it’s clear that the siding on your shed is not fiber cement, but OSB, or oriented strand board. It’s made of thin flakes of wood layered and glued ...

Fiber cement siding is durable, low-maintenance, and eco-friendly. Heres how it stacks up to vinyl, wood aluminum, and other exterior options ...