Fiber Cement

Fiber Cement Is a Durable Siding That Resembles Wood

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Lap siding, panel siding, shingles

A durable and fire-resistant siding

The rising cost and diminished quality of wood siding, along with its required maintenance, has broadened the appeal of fiber-cement siding, a mix of portland cement, sand, and cellulose fiber. The siding comes with warranties of up to 50 years. It won’t rot, split, or warp as wood siding can, and it’s ...

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