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Siding Question
Posted on 4/5/19 at 6:21 am
Posted on 4/5/19 at 6:21 am
I currently have wood siding, soffits, and eaves. I am moving a window and door, which means I will need to redo the siding in that area. My house is 90% red brick, with the siding near the doorways.
Should I go back with wood to avoid having to replace the soffits and eaves as well? Hardie board? Vinyl?
What does TD think?
Should I go back with wood to avoid having to replace the soffits and eaves as well? Hardie board? Vinyl?
What does TD think?
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Posted on 4/5/19 at 7:19 am to bmela12
Are you planning on replacing all siding? If not, go back with wood. Reason why people use other then wood is to save money. Don't do it.
Posted on 4/5/19 at 8:00 am to fishfighter
Thanks! I don’t have much siding, should I want/need to replace it all. Not that money isn’t a factor, because it is, but with what little I have it wouldn’t break the bank either way.
Posted on 4/5/19 at 8:47 am to fishfighter
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Are you planning on replacing all siding? If not, go back with wood. Reason why people use other then wood is to save money. Don't do it.
That's not true in the case of Hardie. Definitely true with other types of siding, though. I'd suggest matching what you have. If you're replacing it all, Hardie is the way to go IMO.
This post was edited on 4/5/19 at 8:48 am
Posted on 4/5/19 at 9:27 am to mdomingue
Hardie board is a nice product, but, it still looks like cheap siding. The guest house I am building is complete outside in Hardie board. 
Posted on 4/5/19 at 9:47 am to fishfighter
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Hardie board is a nice product, but, it still looks like cheap siding. The guest house I am building is complete outside in Hardie board.
I just had Hardie plank put up for siding on my back patio and front entryway as lap style siding. Hardie soffit and fascia as well. You'd be hard pressed to differentiate it from wood based on appearance.
If you're using the sheet goods, then I agree. It looks like all the other panel type siding (t011 or RB&B sheets).
Posted on 4/5/19 at 10:44 am to bmela12
changing the siding to hardie from wood should not require changing soffit or fascia. i'm in the process of changing the entire house from wood lap siding to hardie. i would consider wood, but i can't find it in baton rouge. i probably couldn't spring for the $$$$ if i could find it.
hardie vc. wood is like cd vs. vinyl records. all in all, hardie is a great product, but it lacks the warmth of wood.
hardie vc. wood is like cd vs. vinyl records. all in all, hardie is a great product, but it lacks the warmth of wood.
Posted on 4/5/19 at 12:55 pm to piratedude
Thanks for all of the input. I was overly concerned with biting off more than I wanted to having to change out the soffit and fascia boards. Hardie is a good choice and if I understand what you're saying (about the ability to leave wood soffit and fascia), that may be the optimal route.
With that said, I like being able to run a pressure washer over a wall to give it a good cleaning. How does Hardie stand up to that?
With that said, I like being able to run a pressure washer over a wall to give it a good cleaning. How does Hardie stand up to that?
Posted on 4/5/19 at 2:47 pm to mdomingue
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. It looks like all the other panel type siding (t011 or RB&B sheets).
Until you go to pick it up and install it. That crap is HEAVY.
Posted on 4/5/19 at 3:57 pm to gumbo2176
Another option that I rather is LP Smartside. It looks just like hardi and is installed the same, but is a ton lighter. Its an engineered wood product. If you're doing the work yourself, you can cut the LP Smartside with regular saw blades which you can't do with hardi. I installed it on the outdoor kitchen im building. Very easy to work with and looks great. Price is about the same if not a hair cheaper than hardi.
Posted on 4/5/19 at 4:38 pm to RedBeardBaw
Thanks, Bleger! I'll definitely look into it. I like the idea of not using a hardie specific blade. Less cost. Thanks again.
Posted on 4/5/19 at 5:51 pm to bmela12
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With that said, I like being able to run a pressure washer over a wall to give it a good cleaning. How does Hardie stand up to that?
Then you probably should avoid Hardie. It recommends not using a pressure washed.. The same is true for hardboard siding (like Masonite siding) and likely most engineered wood products.
Wood, vinyl or aluminum siding are good for pressure washing.
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