Why Homeowners Choose Hatch Homes for Hardie Siding
Hiring a siding contractor can feel overwhelming. How do you know if a siding company truly knows what they’re doing? Are you getting a fair price for your siding replacement? Will the work last for decades? And most importantly, will you be confident in your decision once the project is complete?
At Hatch Homes, we understand that siding installation is a major investment in your home. That’s why we’ve designed a process that ensures our homeowners feel confident every step of the way, before, during, and after their siding replacement project.
As a trusted Hardie siding company serving homeowners throughout the Carolinas, Hatch Homes delivers expert siding installation and replacement services backed by unmatched experience. Our team ensures every project is installed properly, meets the manufacturer’s requirements, and provides a beautiful, long-lasting finish that can protect your home for 30+ years.
Here’s why homeowners choose Hatch Homes for Hardie siding installation:
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Installing James Hardie Siding is not a simple DIY project, it’s a complex process that requires precision and expertise. When installed according to the manufacturer’s specifications, Hardie Siding can deliver outstanding performance for 40+ years and is backed by a 30-Year Non-Prorated Warranty.
However, if Hardie siding is installed incorrectly, it may start to show signs of failure in as little as five years and could require replacement within 7–10 years. Even worse, improper installation can void your manufacturer’s warranty entirely, leaving homeowners unprotected.
At Hatch Homes, we specialize in James Hardie siding replacement. By focusing on this one area, we’ve become true masters of our craft, delivering the highest quality siding installation and ensuring every project meets the manufacturer’s exact requirements. We believe homeowners deserve nothing less than the best, so we chose to be the best at James Hardie Siding installation.
Before hiring a Hardie siding contractor, it’s important to ask the right questions. Mismanaged installation can lead to premature siding failure and void your warranty, making your choice of siding company one of the most critical decisions for your home.
General Questions for Your Hardie Installer
- Have they read Hardies published install guidelines?
- When were the guidelines most recently updated?
- What install practices did they change after the update?
- Have they attended James Hardie’s Side Master training?
- What incorrect install practices lead to more premature product failure than any others in the Carolinas?
- Why are Hardies required clearances important?
- What is the required roofline clearance?
- What is the required clearance from a deck or patio?
- What is the required clearance under sheltered areas?
- What is the required ground clearance for Hardie?
- What is the International Building Codes required ground clearance?
- What are Hardie’s step flashing requirements? When are they required?
- What are the kick out flashing requirements? When are they required?
General Questions for Your Hardie Installer
- What can happen if you use the wrong joint flashing?
- How do you treat horizontal breaks? What flashing is required?
- What is the required horizontal break clearance? Do you caulk that clearance?
- Do you leave space between two pieces of siding?
- Do you caulk between two pieces of siding?
- What special treatment do you take after cutting a piece Hardie?
- Do you caulk between the trim and siding?
- How much space do you leave between the trim and siding?
- What do they use as a starter strip?
- What are the required clearance gaps between the starter strips?
- How do you properly touch-up Hardie with paint?
- What paint do they use? Why do they use that paint?
- What is a cementitious break?
General Questions for Your Hardie Installer
- Can metal be installed in contact with Hardie?
- What will happen if metal does come in prolonged contact with Hardie?
- What is a Weather cut? Why is it important? Where would you use one?
- When would you install a block? How do you install a block? Why would you?
- What is the minimum area where a block is required?
- Will they be using the required underlayment? Why is it important?
- Which underlayments are acceptable? Which underlayments our banned from Hardies specs?
- What is special about Hardie Wrap?
- Do you need to make any accommodations when transitioning from the first floor to the second floor?
- Do they miter their trim and/or siding corners? How do they ensure a tight fit?
- Which caulk do they use? Why do they use it? Is it color matched to Hardies product lines?
- How do they determine their nailing pattern?
- How do they determine siding pattern?
Not Every Contractor is Created Equally.
You might be surprised to learn that many siding contractors, even those partnered with James Hardie, cannot answer the key questions about proper Hardie siding installation. Choosing the wrong siding company can put your investment at risk, leading to premature siding failure or a voided manufacturer’s warranty.
Even trusted sources like the television show This Old House, known for providing expert home improvement advice, emphasize the importance of following the manufacturer’s guidelines when installing Hardie Siding. Proper installation isn’t optional, it’s essential to ensure your siding lasts for decades and performs as promised.
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What is James Hardie Siding Made Of?
James Hardie siding, also known as fiber cement siding, is made from a combination of cement, sand, and cellulose fibers. This creates a sturdy material that resists rot, pests, and heat, outlasting wood and vinyl siding options.
How is James Hardie Siding Installed?
Proper installation is essential and should be handled by certified professionals like our team at Hatch Homes. Following manufacturer’s instructions helps the siding perform as intended and keeps the warranty valid.
How Long Does James Hardie Siding Last?
James Hardie siding is known for its long lifespan. When installed by certified professionals, it can protect your home for decades and protect against rot, fire, and other factors that can affect the lifespan of other siding materials. It also includes a strong warranty for added peace of mind.
Can You Paint James Hardie Siding?
You can repaint James Hardie siding if you decide to change colors in the future, which is another reason it is a popular choice over vinyl siding. Hardie’s ColorPlus® Technology finish also helps colors last longer before repainting is needed!
Is James Hardie Siding Fire Resistant?
James Hardie fiber cement siding is non-combustible, which means it will not contribute fuel to a fire. This adds an extra level of protection for your home compared to wood or vinyl siding.
Is James Hardie Siding Environmentally Friendly?
Yes, James Hardie siding is made from sustainable materials. The fiber cement composition results in fewer resources used over the lifespan of your siding compared to wood or vinyl, making it an environmentally friendly siding material.
Does James Hardie Siding Attract Pests?
No, fiber cement siding is not a food source for insects or animals, so you do not have to worry about pest damage like you might with wood siding.
Does James Hardie Siding Resist Mold and Mildew?
Yes, fiber cement siding naturally resists mold and mildew. It does not hold moisture or support the growth of these issues, even in humid climates.
Experience the Hatch Homes Difference
When it comes to Hardie siding installation, experience matters, and not all siding contractors are equal. While many companies claim expertise, Hatch Homes offers a level of Hardie siding knowledge that few contractors in the Carolinas can match.
Our ownership team brings firsthand experience from James Hardie Building Products, where Bill Gayler trained other contractors on proper Hardie siding installation and how to provide an exceptional homeowner experience. Rather than just teaching others, Bill chose to work directly with homeowners, guiding them through every step of the siding replacement process.
With Hatch Homes, you get a trusted siding company that delivers expert Hardie siding installation, precise craftsmanship, and a worry-free homeowner experience. Fill out our contact form or give us a call today to start your siding replacement with confidence.
Certified James Hardie Siding Installers You Can Trust.
When it comes to siding replacement, the skill of the installers makes all the difference. Proper installation affects not only how your home looks but also how long your siding lasts and whether your warranty remains valid.
At Hatch Homes, every installer and project manager is a Certified Siding Professional and has completed the James Hardie Side Master training program. This ensures your siding replacement, whether Hardie or another quality siding product, is done correctly, meeting manufacturer specifications and built to last.
While we work with a variety of siding materials, we often recommend James Hardie Fiber-Cement siding because of its durability, low maintenance, and long-term performance. Our installers focus on doing every job with precision, so you can feel confident in the results, no matter which siding option you choose.
Experience peace of mind knowing your siding is installed right, looks beautiful, and will protect your home for years to come with Hatch Homes.
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How often do you replace your siding? For most homeowners, it’s a once-in-a-generation project. That’s why at Hatch Homes, we make sure your siding replacement, whether with James Hardie Fiber-Cement siding or another quality material, is both beautiful and tailored to your home’s style.
Our design team helps homeowners explore every option, from colors and textures to trim and architectural details, so you can achieve the exact look you want. Hatch Homes isn’t just a siding, roofing, and window company, we bring industry-leading design expertise to every project, ensuring your home’s exterior reflects your taste and vision.
By combining expert siding installation with thoughtful design guidance, we make the siding replacement process seamless and exciting. With Hatch Homes, homeowners get a finished product that looks stunning, performs for decades, and transforms their home’s curb appeal.
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At Hatch Homes, we aim to be more than just a siding contractor. We want to partner with you throughout your siding replacement or remodeling project, guiding you from design to installation to ensure the results you’ve always wanted.
Schedule a consultation today to explore all of our design options, learn about James Hardie Fiber-Cement siding and other siding materials, and get started on transforming the exterior of your home with confidence.
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