Published on Oct 10, 2026
Welcome to another Q&A session where I answer questions from y'all on the internet.
Today's question is:
Kolten explains that Hardie fiber-cement siding earns its reputation in the wet Pacific Northwest because it is essentially made of concrete, making it waterproof, rot-resistant, and extremely long-lasting. He stresses that those benefits depend on proper installation, including the correct sheathing, a Tyvek waterproofing system, and flashing between the seams where siding panels meet. In his view there's no wrong way to go with the Hardie system given the quality of their products, and he points homeowners to jameshardie.com to learn more. It's what he typically recommends for any new siding or re-siding project. He adds that Next Gen installs and repairs all types of siding across all phases of work, but James Hardie fiber cement is specifically his go-to recommendation for new siding in the region's climate.
Well, you said it yourself when you said the name of it, Hardie fiber cement. It's siding that's made of concrete, so it's waterproof, it doesn't rot, and it lasts a very long time when properly installed with the correct sheathing system, the waterproofing Tyvek system, and flashing in between each gap where the seams of the siding meet. There's really no wrong way to go with the Hardie system, they have great products. If you want to know more, just look up jameshardie.com and look into their stuff. That's typically all we recommend for new siding projects. We do all siding, any type of siding, we'll do, so if you're just looking to get a repair on some damages on your house, we do all phases of it. But James Hardie specifically is going to be my go-to recommendation for any new siding or if you want to reside your home.