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A Modern Solution to a Historical Dilemma

Anyone who lives in an historic home will tell you it presents a unique set of challenges. All that old world living comes with a huge responsibility of upkeep both inside and out. And if you live in one of the approximately 2,300 historic districts across the country, the rules governing what you can do to your home—and the materials you can use to do it with—can be an expensive and frustrating experience.

However, many historic districts in cities such as New Orleans, Louisiana, Williamsburg, Pennsylvania, and Dennis, Massachusetts, have tried to strike a careful balance between preservation and durability by allowing the use of HardiePlank® fiber cement siding. Over the years the material has proven itself to be a superior alternative to wood. Hardie products resist insects, warping and fire—while holding paint much better than conventional wood. Just as importantly, it is virtually indistinguishable from wood, so it does not diminish the character of the home.

Watch this 8-minute video to see how a homeowner, church congregation and charitable organization have each embraced James Hardie products—and see for yourself how HardiePlank is a welcome, modern solution to a historical dilemma: upkeep.