MARYLAND SIDING / FIBER CEMENT / HARDIE BOARD
James Hardie siding.
Your home, redefined.
James Hardie fiber-cement siding, often called Hardie board, offers lap, panel, and shingle-style options. Build the look around the whole exterior—not just a color chip.
Ask about James HardieHardie® Plank lap siding
Horizontal fiber cement boards offer a defined shadow line. Discuss the chosen texture, exposure, finish, and installation details.
Hardie® Panel siding
Vertical panels can be combined with trim battens for a board-and-batten look. Plan the layout, joints, and transitions before ordering.
Hardie® Shingle siding
Shingle-style fiber cement creates a cedar-inspired appearance. Explore its use on a full elevation or as an accent alongside lap siding.
JAMES HARDIE / BEFORE YOU ORDER
The details
behind the finish.
Review product suitability for your location, required clearances, flashing, fastening, finish care, and the exact product warranty.
Official James Hardie product information ↗Bring your ideas.
Tell us the style, color family, or product line you like. We’ll discuss suitability, sourcing through ABC Supply, and a written scope for your home.
We confirm current product availability, colors, profiles, and lead times before ordering for your project.
Compare siding materialsDESIGNING WITH JAMES HARDIE
Plan the lines, not just the color.
James Hardie fiber cement offers several ways to shape an exterior. Lap siding creates horizontal lines, panels and battens emphasize height, and shingle-style siding can add texture to a gable or entry. Consider how the board exposure, trim width, and transitions work together. A full-wall view helps make these choices more meaningful than a small color sample alone.
The installation scope should be as specific as the design. Discuss the product and finish, the wall condition, flashing at openings, required clearances, and how joints and penetrations will be detailed. Where removal reveals an unexpected condition, the next step should be documented before additional work is approved. We can discuss sourcing through ABC Supply and the product-specific care information to keep with your project records.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
Good questions.
Clear answers.
Is James Hardie the same material as vinyl siding?
No. James Hardie siding is fiber cement, while vinyl and polymer products use different materials and installation details. Compare the complete proposed assemblies, appearance, finish care, and installed cost—not only the price of a panel.
Can I combine lap siding with board-and-batten details?
These looks can be considered together using appropriate products and trim. Plan the proportions on each elevation and define the transitions around corners, windows, and rooflines. Your written proposal should identify the products that create the design you choose.
What should I ask about the finish and maintenance?
Ask which finish is included, what routine care the selected product requires, and how future touch-ups or refinishing should be handled. Review the current written product and finish warranties for that selection; do not assume every product carries identical terms.