Hardi Siding

Exterior Siding Innovation To Stand Up To More

Offering an extensive family of products featuring innovative technologies that make building homes easier for you. Backed with with world-class service, each and every brand is focused on helping builders succeed with the right materials and tools for the job. Building better means using materials that are beautiful without sacrificing performance.

Surpassing wood, PVC, fiber cement and engineered wood products, TruExterior brings the workability and curb appeal together with a breakthrough poly-ash material that’s ready for anything. It’s a revolutionary step forward in exterior cladding that is highly resistant to moisture and movement so you can build a better home.

 

TruExterior offers you the versatility to create virtually any custom look that you want for your home. With the ability to cut, miter, and route TruExterior Trim, you can shape your perfect profile and know your trim will outlast traditional wood.

  • Better workability compared to wood, fiber cement or engineered wood trim
  • Installs with standard woodworking tools and methods
  • No edge sealing of cuts required
  • Pre-primed and ready to paint any color
  • Available in 16′ lengths
  • 20-year limited warranty

Application

  • Designed for use in non-structural applications
  • Suitable for ground and masonry contact
  • Can be used in moisture-prone areas
  • Installation is the same regardless of the season

Tools

  • Installed using proven woodworking tools and methods
  • Carbide-tipped blades and bits are recommended for a longer tool life

Fastening

  • Accepts common high-quality, exterior-grade fasteners that are suitable for the local environment
  • Can be fastened close to the edge
  • No need for pre-drilling
  • No mushrooming

Durability

  • WUI listed
  • No need to prime ends or field cuts
  • Resists rot and termite attacks*
  • No excessive swelling*

Painting

  • TruExterior® products come pre-primed and do require paint
  • No need to prime end cuts
  • Can be painted with any high-grade exterior paint when following the paint manufacturer’s instructions
  • Dimensionally stable, promoting long-lasting paint adhesions, even with dark colors*
  • Virtually no moisture cycling, paint lasts longer than on wood*
  • Traditional exterior-grade caulks or exterior-grade wood fillers are all acceptable for filling nail holes

Beauty

  • Tighter gaps, minimal movement—it will move less than PVC and vinyl
  • Truly historically accurate profiles—get the look of traditional, authentic wood profiles
  • True look of cedar siding profiles, real architectural detail