Fiber Cement Siding Replacement
James Hardie Siding Gives Your Home Unmatched Durability & A Gorgeous, Personalized Style
Fiber cement siding replacement performs exceedingly well in the Northern VA–Suburban Maryland region. It’s ideal for a hot, humid climate like ours. When the winds kick up, it doesn’t shake. And it can weather our winter storms and saltwater air. No rotting. No warping. No bending. No pest damage. Class-A fireproof.
In other words, Mother Nature met her match with our choice in fiber cement siding replacement — James Hardie…
Founded in the late 1800s, Hardie has earned its reputation as THE leading manufacturer and we’re proud to offer it. It’s beautiful, durable, and can easily fit your home and budget.
And at Shiner Exteriors, we’re ‘Preferred Remodeler’ certified, which means we’re trusted to install Hardie siding the RIGHT way.
Have questions? Ready to get started? Connect with our team today.
Welcome To The Hardie-Verse!
Fiber cement’s basic formula is cement, silica sand, and wood pulp (for flexibility). However, James Hardie has a unique mixture with additives to ensure your siding can withstand our specific climate. If differs from region to region, depending on which ‘Hardie Zone’ you’re in.
We’re In Hardie Zone 5
Thanks to freezing temperatures, seasonal variations, snow, and ice, the D.C.-Maryland-Virginia area is in Hardie Zone 5, or HZ5. The surface of HZ5 specific boards has superior paint adhesion and moisture resistance. A drip edge is also added for better water management.
- Hardie is the only siding company that tailors siding/trim to different climates.
- Well-known, well-demonstrated, proven protection for what you cherish most.
- Millions of homes across the country stand as a testament to these products.
It gets better. As long as a ‘Preferred Remodeler’ team like ours installs the siding, Hardie provides a 30-year, non-prorated warranty that covers the full cost of repairs or replacements.
Nearly Unlimited Styling Options
While many other siding manufacturers offer limited styling options, with Hardie, there’s almost no end. Their ‘Dream Collection’ palette boasts around 700 factory-applied, baked-on ColorPlus finishes spanning their siding, trim, and soffit lines.
- ColorPlus ensures superior color consistency that outperforms paint jobs.
- Hardie cures colors between coats to ensure a strong bond and spectacular finish.
- Durable and designed to resist fading, chipping, peeling, and cracking.
Your home will look fantastic! But, below the glamour and glitz, your 5/16’’ thick siding will remain all-weather ready and moisture-resistant after decades.
A Complete, Well-Designed System
Hardie housewrap. Hardie flashing. Even Hardie seam tape! You get a complete system where each component is designed to improve durability, weatherability, performance, and aesthetics. Their core line includes:
- HardiePlank Lap & Vertical Siding
- HardieShingle Siding
- HardieTrim Boards & HardieSoffit Panels
When you sit down with our project consultant, they’ll have samples, a tablet with a visualizer program, and at least a decade of Hardie experience. They’ll walk you through the design options and help you choose the perfect colors, texture, profile, and accessories.
3 Transformative Fiber Cement Siding Collections
Take a deeper look at three of Hardie’s most well-known siding lines. Together, they give you a huge amount of design options and dependable weatherbility to go along with it.
Hardie Magnolia Home
The exquisite colors in their Magnolia home siding collection were hand-picked by designer and curator Joanna Gaines.
Hardie Dream Collection Siding
An exclusive palette of over 700 made-to-order ColorPlus® Technology finishes and products that can be customized to your vision.
Hardie Artisan Siding
The textures and streamlined styling of their artisan siding add sophistication through deep shadow lines and extra thick boards.
Find Inspiration – Explore Siding Styles
See what siding styles homeowners are choosing. Explore the ways they play with different colors. If you have questions about anything you see, don’t hesitate to contact our office. We love to talk shop! There are more images in our full siding gallery linked below.
More Reasons To Partner With Shine
Sure, James Hardie fiber cement siding is a fantastic option… but why choose Shiner Exteriors to help you design and install the system? We’ve broken the answer to this great question down into five important points.
Our Selection Of Products
In our exterior remodeling services, we only use quality products from reputable, well-known American manufacturers. From siding to roofing, you get a variety of climate-appropriate options to fit your budget, your styling preferences, and the needs of your home or business.
Our Strict Attention To Detail
There’s a long list of requirements we must meet to maintain our James Hardie “Preferred Remodeler” status. These include licensing, insurance, a great record, background checks, installation audits, following best practices, and more. Our installations are 110% by the book!
Our Niche Installers
The Shiner team that installs your fiber cement siding is a niche crew – they do siding jobs and siding jobs alone. They don’t also do roofing or install windows for us. This specialization means focused attention to detail, more depth of knowledge, and a seasoned execution.
The Values We Value Most
What are the core values that drive Shiner Exteriors? What principles do we care about the most? What do we use to model our process and service approach? Honesty, accountability, trust, respect, and reliability are the pillars upon which our company stands tall.
A Company You Can Trust
Why trust our team? We have over four decades of quality service under our belts, representing well over 10,000 successful projects across our services. We also maintain our certifications (with Hardie, for example) and industry associations and regularly earn service awards.
What Our Fiber Cement Siding Customers Have To Say
So far, we’ve earned over 900 customer reviews from home and business owners across the Northern VA–Suburban Maryland region. There’s no shortage of great feedback concerning our approach, consultations, process, installation crews, results, and follow-through. Here’s a handful of examples, with a link to all the rest below.
We will be glad to recommend Shiner to our…
We just had a partial roof replacement which included replacing a skylight. The crew headed by Cris did an excellent job. They were prompt, polite, and efficient on a hot day. We will be glad to recommend Shiner to our neighbors.
Would not hesitate to recommend shiner to anyone for their…
Used Shiner to install new gutter covers on top of new gutters. Ryan and his team provided a variety of options and a reasonable price. Once a contract was signed - they were prompt to get the work scheduled. Would not hesitate to recommend shiner to anyone for their gutter needs
THANK YOU ALL AT SHINER FOR DOING SUCH A GREAT…
After a bad storm caused damages to our roof & gutters (hail) we had every roofing company within a 100-mile radius knocking at our door. Not 1 of them wanted to show us an estimate- they just wanted our insurance company's information. I recalled my brother telling me he had had his roof replaced so I put a call to him. I knew my brother would not allow anyone without experience and trustworthy to do his home repairs. That is when I called. Even after we decided to move forward with this AND put a sign in our yard with Shiner's logo we still had "storm chasers" from roofing companies knocking or putting a card in our door. It was a very trying time for us. This company is reliable, their crew does excellent work, and they are extremely respectful & polite. At the end of the day our roof was done and there was a thunderstorm. When I walked outside, they had finished but had yet to pick up their equipment and old roofing. I found them under a tree in the yard and had to ask them a few times to please come on the porch or the garage and get out of the rain. The same goes with the office staff. They worked with me through all my questions and kept me updated about the work. It took a while to get the project started, but we knew there would be a delay due to the substantial number of homes damaged from the storm and the time it took to get things completed with our insurance company who also kept us updated. Between Erie & Shiner we felt like we had a grip on what was going on, what do expect and how to handle things we needed to do. The only thing I am sorry about is that it took so long for me to get this review written. As far as the other questions listed below about the price are concerned, I do not feel I can answer. Our insurance company paid a great deal of this and leaving us with the deductible, replacement of a few sheets of plywood and some of the gutter work that needed replacement but was not caused by storm damage, which was our responsibility. And, since I could not get an estimate from anyone OTHER than Shiner when I tried, I have nothing to compare prices. I looked for reliable and honest, and I saw that in this company. That beats price any day. THANK YOU ALL AT SHINER FOR DOING SUCH A GREAT JOB.
When he wasn’t able to Shriner ordered and installed a…
Met with Ryan in early August to have some roof work done. He gave us a couple of options to choose from but we thought it best to go with a full roof replacement. Price was reasonable and around what I expected. The crew was great and cleaned up after the work was done. When I found out that the skylight blind they installed wasn’t working. Gave Shriner a call and Meynor came out the next day to fix it. When he wasn’t able to Shriner ordered and installed a new blind within a week. Highly recommend
I certainly would recommend Shiner Exteriors again to anyone
There were no attempts to “up-sell” any other services
FAQs About Fiber Cement Siding
Here are some common questions regarding fiber cement siding and our siding services. You’ve probably got more, and that’s great. Don’t hesitate to contact us.
Am I In Your Service Area?
If you live in the Suburban Maryland (DMV) area, then it’s very likely. We’re based in Sterling, VA, but we serve the entire Northern VA–Suburban Maryland region. Please visit our Service Areas page to get more information. If you still aren’t sure, simply reach out to us, and we’ll let you know in a jiffy!
Can I Finance My Siding Project?
Of course. Our customers commonly finance exterior remodeling projects (especially when combining things like siding and roofing). We have an assortment of payment plans and options to make budgeting easier. Please visit our Financing Page for more info and tell your Shiner project consultant you’re interested. They’ll happily walk you through the options and process.
Do You Offer Siding Repair Services?
We sure do. Whether it’s due to age, wear and tear, or storm damage, we can quickly and professionally restore your siding. It’ll look crisp and clean again and perform as it should. Visit our Siding Repairs page for more information. If there’s an emergency, contact us right away!
How Much Will My Hardie Siding Project Cost?
The prices of siding materials are always changing. Also, pricing depends on the scope of your project and the square footage of the exterior being covered. Is Hardie fiber cement considered cheap? No. It’s higher priced than vinyl, less expensive than brick and stucco, and comparable to composite siding.
What Is Hardie’s Most ‘High-End’ Fiber Cement Siding Line?
That would be the Hardie Artisan siding, a subset of their Architectural collection. The aim is to go beyond the wood grain texture into more modern styles, sophisticated looks, and distinct curb appeal. They’re a lovely choice for coastal, contemporary, or traditional homes.
What Kind Of Warranty Does Hardie Offer?
As long as their siding system is installed by our trained and certified crew who follow every procedure, you get a 30-year, non-prorated, transferable warranty. This warranty covers manufacturing defects, hail damage, and termite damage. If your siding has a ColorPlus finish, that’s covered for 15 years – paint, labor, peeling, cracking, and chipping.
What Other Kinds Of Siding Do You Specialize In?
Along with Hardie fiber cement, we also specialize in fiberglass composite siding and a variety of premium vinyl siding lines offered by Alside. This way, we can work with your budget and choose between high-end, middle-of-the-road, or premium materials offered at competitive, cost-effective prices.
What’s The Big Difference Between Fiber Cement & Vinyl Siding?
The biggest differences are going to be thickness and durability. Hardie fiber cement is 5x thicker and has a more authentic wood grain texture. This thickness and its composition give fiber cement far better weatherability, which is why it lasts so much longer. Also, unlike vinyl, fiber cement is non-combustible and more resistant to fading caused by UV radiation.
Where Else Can I Verify The Quality Of Your Siding Work?
Along with our 900+ reviews and siding gallery, we also have a Latest Projects page. On this page, we showcase our latest and greatest projects using a popular tracker program called Project Map-It. Each project has progress imagery and tells you what services we provided and what products we used.
Why Choose Fiber Cement Siding Over Wood Siding?
For most, it comes down to wanting siding that mimics wood without the vulnerabilities of water, pests, fire, and upkeep. Fiber cement is resistant to these things thanks to its composition, and the upkeep is minimal compared to wood. Also, when installed properly by our certified team, it can last up to 50 years! This is a considerably longer service life than you get with wood or vinyl.
Will I Get Real Design Help Or Just A Sales Lecture?
We don’t like or have any use for conventional high-pressure sales, gimmicks, or sales-focused consultations. Our project consultants have been with us for at least 10 years, so they’re genuine product and exterior remodeling experts. Our process is focused on listening first, understanding your situation, and helping you design a custom solution.
Get Your Exterior Remodeling Project Started
Shiner Exteriors stands ready to update your Northern VA–Suburban Maryland home or business: Roofing, Siding, Windows, Doors, Decking, and Gutters. Reach out and connect with us. Let us know what kind of exterior remodeling you’re interested in. We’ll schedule an inspection and an on-site consultation at your earliest convenience.
