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Resist Mother Nature


Green & Sustainable

Enabling green/sustainable projects across the nation.

Resist Mother Nature

Find out how our products protect your home from some of its most common enemies: fire, hail, and hurricanes.

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James Hardie® Siding is designed to last a lifetime. Find out why we offer a 50-year warranty.
Find out how our products protect your home from some of its most common enemies: fire, hail, and hurricanes.

Extreme Performance video Fire Prevention

Extreme Performance video Hurricane Resistance

Extreme Performance video Nashville, TennesseeHail


Extreme Performance video A James Hardie Exterior Can Lower Homeowners Insurance Rates


  • James Hardie® products, HardiePlank™, HardiePanel™, HardieSoffit™ and HardieTrim™, can be installed to withstand hurricane force winds up to 150mph 3-second gust.


  • James Hardie® products, HardiePlank™, HardiePanel™, HardieSoffit™, HardieTrim™ and HardieBacker™, are class V flood resistant materials according to FEMA and NFIP.


  • James Hardie® products, HardiePlank™, HardiePanel™, HardieSoffit™ and HardieBacker™, are noncombustible when tested in accordance with ASTM E 136—99e01.


  • James Hardie® products, HardiePlank™, HardiePanel™ and HardieSoffit™, can be installed to pass MIAMI-DADE County missile impact requirements.


Technical Summary for Wind, Fire, Impact and Flood
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