James Hardie Panel Siding in Massachusetts
HardiePanel is James Hardie's vertical fiber cement siding. Paired with Hardie trim battens it gives the board & batten look of a modern farmhouse; on its own it covers gables, accent walls and whole elevations in a flat, clean panel.
Why fiber cement panel
Fiber cement is noncombustible and, in James Hardie's words, holds no appeal for woodpeckers or termites — two things that matter on wooded lots in Massachusetts.
Panels come in several textures (smooth, cedarmill, stucco and others, depending on availability). With ColorPlus the color is factory-applied and baked on, so the house does not need painting on day one.
Installing it well
Vertical panels show every flaw in the wall behind them and every misaligned batten. Most of the work is in the layout: batten spacing that lands evenly at the corners and windows, sealed and flashed horizontal joints, and trim details that let water out instead of trapping it.
Quick facts
- Material
- Fiber cement, noncombustiblemanufacturer
- Substrate warranty
- 30-year non-prorated, transferable limitedmanufacturer
- ColorPlus finish warranty
- 15-year limited, covers paint and labormanufacturer
Warranty terms are the manufacturer's and can change; we confirm the current terms in writing with every estimate.
Questions we get
What is the difference between HardiePanel and HardiePlank?
HardiePlank is horizontal lap siding; HardiePanel is a vertical sheet. Panel is what you use for board & batten and for flat, modern elevations; plank gives the traditional clapboard line.
Can HardiePanel be combined with lap siding?
Yes — a common New England detail is lap siding on the main walls and panel with battens in the gables or on an addition.