{"id":1033,"date":"2013-10-30T20:40:41","date_gmt":"2013-10-30T20:40:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/evergreencontractors.com\/?page_id=19"},"modified":"2021-08-11T20:20:47","modified_gmt":"2021-08-11T20:20:47","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/evergreencontractors.com\/?page_id=1033","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:40px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:36;line-height:1.3;\">Vinyl FAQs<\/h3><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:13px;--awb-content-font-size:17px;--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:rgba(251,251,251,0.71);--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-divider-color:#e0dede;--awb-divider-hover-color:#e0dede;--awb-icon-color:#ffffff;--awb-title-color:#213d65;--awb-content-color:#2d2d2d;--awb-icon-box-color:rgba(28,214,195,0.83);--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:#0acfdb;--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Frank Ruhl Libre&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:300;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-size:22px;--awb-title-letter-spacing:0px;--awb-title-line-height:1.5;--awb-content-font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;--awb-content-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-weight:400;\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-1033-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-cefc28c235531d3ce fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_cefc28c235531d3ce\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"cefc28c235531d3ce\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1033-1\" data-target=\"#cefc28c235531d3ce\" href=\"#cefc28c235531d3ce\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What type of warranty does vinyl siding have?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"cefc28c235531d3ce\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_cefc28c235531d3ce\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Most vinyl siding comes with a limited lifetime warranty.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-7e0b68c3da6f46230 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_7e0b68c3da6f46230\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"7e0b68c3da6f46230\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1033-1\" data-target=\"#7e0b68c3da6f46230\" href=\"#7e0b68c3da6f46230\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is used to attach siding to my home?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"7e0b68c3da6f46230\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_7e0b68c3da6f46230\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Galvanized nails or staples.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-27dc6713362c0e8c7 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_27dc6713362c0e8c7\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"27dc6713362c0e8c7\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1033-1\" data-target=\"#27dc6713362c0e8c7\" href=\"#27dc6713362c0e8c7\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How can I keep from painting the trim around my house?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"27dc6713362c0e8c7\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_27dc6713362c0e8c7\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>We offer a custom trim package. We can bend aluminum to wrap windows, doors, fascia, etc. Maintenance-free.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-3a98827649cc47258 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_3a98827649cc47258\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"3a98827649cc47258\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1033-1\" data-target=\"#3a98827649cc47258\" href=\"#3a98827649cc47258\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can scratches and nicks show on vinyl siding?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"3a98827649cc47258\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_3a98827649cc47258\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>No. Most vinyl siding is has \u201cColor clear-through\u201d formulas which mean scratches and nicks won\u2019t show. There are also other chemicals added to protect it from the elements and UV light.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-a5ed756d1bfaab9fe fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_a5ed756d1bfaab9fe\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"a5ed756d1bfaab9fe\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1033-1\" data-target=\"#a5ed756d1bfaab9fe\" href=\"#a5ed756d1bfaab9fe\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">I have seen vinyl siding that looks warped and wrinkled on a house. Why is that?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"a5ed756d1bfaab9fe\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_a5ed756d1bfaab9fe\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Poor installation. If installed properly, vinyl siding can actually straighten the walls.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-368e1fe64411a2b97 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_368e1fe64411a2b97\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"368e1fe64411a2b97\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1033-1\" data-target=\"#368e1fe64411a2b97\" href=\"#368e1fe64411a2b97\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How long will it take to have siding and trim put on my house?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"368e1fe64411a2b97\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_368e1fe64411a2b97\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>It generally takes between 3 &amp; 7 days, depending on the size of the home.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-183ed1a6d7f9a6052 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_183ed1a6d7f9a6052\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"183ed1a6d7f9a6052\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1033-1\" data-target=\"#183ed1a6d7f9a6052\" href=\"#183ed1a6d7f9a6052\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can you replace wood that has rotted or warped?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"183ed1a6d7f9a6052\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_183ed1a6d7f9a6052\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Absolutely.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-a659ace13223f35ed fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_a659ace13223f35ed\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"a659ace13223f35ed\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1033-1\" data-target=\"#a659ace13223f35ed\" href=\"#a659ace13223f35ed\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do I have many colors to choose from?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"a659ace13223f35ed\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_a659ace13223f35ed\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Yes, there are many colors to choose from and we can also match the trim.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-f25518bd5d619cd2a fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_f25518bd5d619cd2a\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"f25518bd5d619cd2a\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1033-1\" data-target=\"#f25518bd5d619cd2a\" href=\"#f25518bd5d619cd2a\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Is there any maintenance at all with vinyl siding?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"f25518bd5d619cd2a\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_f25518bd5d619cd2a\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Simply clean it every few years and it will continue to look new.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-bfe03d8ec5689cc75 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_bfe03d8ec5689cc75\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"bfe03d8ec5689cc75\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1033-1\" data-target=\"#bfe03d8ec5689cc75\" href=\"#bfe03d8ec5689cc75\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Isn\u2019t vinyl siding and trim wrapping more expensive than painting?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"bfe03d8ec5689cc75\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_bfe03d8ec5689cc75\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>The initial cost is higher; however the long-term cost of vinyl siding and trim wrapping is less expensive. To keep your house looking new, you would have to paint it every 2 or 3 years. So painting is actually much more expensive.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-67e189c6f38edefa6 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_67e189c6f38edefa6\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"67e189c6f38edefa6\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1033-1\" data-target=\"#67e189c6f38edefa6\" href=\"#67e189c6f38edefa6\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What are the most important considerations?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"67e189c6f38edefa6\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_67e189c6f38edefa6\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Who will be doing the work and the warranty. Choosing the right contractor is the most important decision in a home improvement project.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:36;line-height:1.3;\">Hardiplank Siding FAQs<\/h3><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:13px;--awb-content-font-size:17px;--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:rgba(251,251,251,0.71);--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-divider-color:#e0dede;--awb-divider-hover-color:#e0dede;--awb-icon-color:#ffffff;--awb-title-color:#213d65;--awb-content-color:#2d2d2d;--awb-icon-box-color:rgba(28,214,195,0.83);--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:#0acfdb;--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Frank Ruhl Libre&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:300;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-size:22px;--awb-title-letter-spacing:0px;--awb-title-line-height:1.5;--awb-content-font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;--awb-content-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-weight:400;\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-1033-2\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-145bce887820091f1 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_145bce887820091f1\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"145bce887820091f1\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1033-2\" data-target=\"#145bce887820091f1\" href=\"#145bce887820091f1\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What type of warranty does Hardiplank siding have?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"145bce887820091f1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_145bce887820091f1\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Hardiplank siding comes with a 50 year limited warranty coverage.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-72466d60d739c1804 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_72466d60d739c1804\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"72466d60d739c1804\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1033-2\" data-target=\"#72466d60d739c1804\" href=\"#72466d60d739c1804\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How much does Hardiplank exterior home siding cost?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"72466d60d739c1804\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_72466d60d739c1804\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Call us at 703.679.9500 for free in-home estimate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-55e6d332ebdfb32d7 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_55e6d332ebdfb32d7\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"55e6d332ebdfb32d7\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1033-2\" data-target=\"#55e6d332ebdfb32d7\" href=\"#55e6d332ebdfb32d7\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do your prices compare to the prices of brick and vinyl?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"55e6d332ebdfb32d7\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_55e6d332ebdfb32d7\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>This is how Hardiplank exterior home siding compares in installed price with its competitors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>More expensive than Vinyl<\/li>\n<li>Less expensive than Brick<\/li>\n<li>Equal or less than Hardboard Siding<\/li>\n<li>Less expensive than Synthetic Stucco<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-dc493678ed48452e6 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_dc493678ed48452e6\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"dc493678ed48452e6\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1033-2\" data-target=\"#dc493678ed48452e6\" href=\"#dc493678ed48452e6\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do I have to paint Hardiplank siding?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"dc493678ed48452e6\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_dc493678ed48452e6\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Yes, Hardiplank lap siding must be painted or you may order many James Hardie products coated with the The ColorPlus\u2122 Collection by James Hardie factory finishing and coloring system.<\/p>\n<p>The ColorPlus Collection by James Hardie comes in 8 standard colors that result in a finished exterior home siding product that will not crack, chip or peel. The standard finishes are warranted for 15 years. Custom colors are also available.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-7d9441b2ad341fe8c fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_7d9441b2ad341fe8c\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"7d9441b2ad341fe8c\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1033-2\" data-target=\"#7d9441b2ad341fe8c\" href=\"#7d9441b2ad341fe8c\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How long will the paint last on Hardiplank siding?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"7d9441b2ad341fe8c\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_7d9441b2ad341fe8c\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Hardiplank siding resists shrinking and swelling so it holds paint 3 to 4 times longer than wood.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-df14d649843b0a214 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_df14d649843b0a214\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"df14d649843b0a214\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1033-2\" data-target=\"#df14d649843b0a214\" href=\"#df14d649843b0a214\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do you require a weather-resistant barrier behind Hardiplank siding?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"df14d649843b0a214\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_df14d649843b0a214\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>James Hardie as well as the Model Building Codes (UBC, Standard, etc.) require the use of a weather-resistant barrier. It is good building practice. Any weather-resistant barrier complying with the Model Building Codes (UBC, Standard, etc.) is acceptable.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-ea101009f0957eedd fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_ea101009f0957eedd\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ea101009f0957eedd\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1033-2\" data-target=\"#ea101009f0957eedd\" href=\"#ea101009f0957eedd\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How durable is Hardiplank Siding?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"ea101009f0957eedd\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_ea101009f0957eedd\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<div id=\"ui-accordion-random-accordion-id-1827-panel-6\" class=\"content detail ui-accordion-content ui-helper-reset ui-widget-content ui-corner-bottom ui-accordion-content-active\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"ui-accordion-random-accordion-id-1827-header-6\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n<div class=\"typography\">\n<p>Hardiplank siding won\u2019t rot or crack, and it resists damage from rain, hail and even fire. Even though it is incredibly durable, James Hardie siding does not sacrifice the beauty and character of real wood.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-cb29f18bb695ee136 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_cb29f18bb695ee136\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"cb29f18bb695ee136\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1033-2\" data-target=\"#cb29f18bb695ee136\" href=\"#cb29f18bb695ee136\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Is Hardiplank Siding subject to decay and pests?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"cb29f18bb695ee136\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_cb29f18bb695ee136\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Hardiplank siding is Resistant to moisture, termites, woodpeckers and other pests known to cause damage.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-4eb666a1fa080b488 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_4eb666a1fa080b488\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"4eb666a1fa080b488\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1033-2\" data-target=\"#4eb666a1fa080b488\" href=\"#4eb666a1fa080b488\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What types of trim can be used with Hardiplank siding?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"4eb666a1fa080b488\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_4eb666a1fa080b488\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>The following are suitable trim products for use with Hardiplank siding:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fiber Cement<\/li>\n<li>Real Wood<\/li>\n<li>Engineered Wood<\/li>\n<li>Vinyl<\/li>\n<li>Coated or Corrosion-Resistant Aluminum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1033","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/evergreencontractors.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1033","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/evergreencontractors.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/evergreencontractors.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/evergreencontractors.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/evergreencontractors.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1033"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/evergreencontractors.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1033\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1843,"href":"https:\/\/evergreencontractors.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1033\/revisions\/1843"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/evergreencontractors.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1033"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}