Siding (cont., pg. 2)

 

Most framing contractors can be hired to install it at a separately contracted price.

Fiber-cement siding can give you a wood-like look without some of the drawbacks of wood, such as warping or rotting.

It is fire and termite resistant, and is highly durable

It comes in planks, shakes, and shingles and must be painted.

Fiber-cement siding is produced by different manufacturers under different trade names.  It is less expensive than brick and stucco, more expensive than vinyl, and comparable to wood.

Some manufacturers offer a fifty-year warranty.