Sustainability / Green ProgramGreen Program ContributionWe support the entire building industry's efforts in creating more sustainable homes, neighborhoods and materials. Together, we hope to provide a better built environment that will endure years to come. Fire PreventionNo building material can guarantee a fireproof home, but there are some preventative measures that a homeowner can take to better prepare for fires, like installing a non-combustible home exterior. Hurricane ResistanceThe property damage from hurricanes can be staggering. Due to its impact resistance against hail and windblown debris, fiber-cement siding has been specified by hurricane-zone building codes for building homes in hurricane-, tornado-, and wildfire-prone areas. DurabilityJames Hardie fiber cement siding is designed to last for up to 50 years against cracking, rotting, hail damage, termites and many other possible problems. Product ComparisonWhen you consider key attributes, it becomes clear that James Hardie products outperform the alternatives. |