Siding Parts: What They Are and What We Use
Fiber cement siding boards
James Hardie fiber cement siding forms the primary exterior cladding across the home’s exterior walls. The boards are designed for long-term durability and resistance to moisture exposure common in the Pacific Northwest.
Trim components
Soffit components
Flashing components
Weather-resistive barrier
James Hardie Siding Styles and Profiles
Multiple James Hardie profiles can also be combined across the same exterior to create contrast between different areas of the home.
Material Composition
James Hardie is one of the most widely recognized fiber cement siding manufacturers in the country and is known for producing siding products designed for long-term durability in Pacific Northwest conditions. High Performance Homes exclusively uses James Hardie fiber cement siding for all siding installations.
James Hardie siding is manufactured from a composite of:
Siding Layer Structure
Dimensional Characteristics
James Hardie siding is manufactured in standardized board and panel formats, with dimensions determined by the selected product and profile.
Common structural characteristics include:
Finish Types
Fiber cement siding may be installed with a factory-applied ColorPlus® Technology finish or as primed siding intended for field painting.
ColorPlus® finishes are applied and cured during manufacturing to create a consistent finish designed to resist fading, chipping, and cracking over time. Primed products provide greater flexibility when a custom field-applied paint color is preferred.
ColorPlus®
Primed
Siding Compatibility
Product Standards
These standards govern how components are produced and assembled into siding.
Frequently Asked Questions
The way components are combined influences how the exterior handles moisture, movement, and long-term exposure. Properly coordinated siding reduce weak points across the exterior.
Yes. Layout and detailing can influence how often maintenance is needed and how the exterior performs over time.
Yes. Compatibility between components is guided by manufacturer requirements and design tolerances.
Not always. Some siding includes additional accessory elements depending on design requirements and exterior complexity.
When it comes to siding, the details behind how it’s built and configured matter just as much as the finished look, from the materials used to the way everything is put together. You can also learn more about our materials, installation process, and warranty coverage.
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