James Hardie siding is made of cellulose fibers, sand and cement, which gives this type of siding the name, “fiber cement siding”. James Hardie comes in 4”, 5”, 6” and 7” exposures, board and batten is also available. If you are looking for a premium siding product that has great aesthetics and lower maintenance, then James Hardie is the best option. James Hardie should be repainted every 10-20 years. This is half as often as LP Smartside. If you are looking for the lowest maintenance siding options then vinyl siding and steel siding are the best choice. Do you already have an insurance claim for your vinyl siding? Ironclad Construction can help you utilize your insurance claim to upgrade to James Hardie siding.