James Hardie's Guide to Board and Batten Siding

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In a blog post - Board and Batten Siding - on the website of James Hardie - the top siding manufacturer in the U.S., this type of siding style is explained in detail.

The style  is a popular trend although it has been in use for 200 years. It has vintage appeal and could be considered as an option for Salem homeowners in their home improvement plans.

As described in the article:
"The style evolved in the United States as a more efficient alternative to the log cabin. Barns and houses with board and batten siding were inspired by Nordic European buildings and gained popularity in America sometime around the middle of the 19th century.

Traditionally, board and batten siding starts with wide vertical planks (boards), which are then joined together by thin vertical strips (battens) to cover the seams. Homesteaders and farmers would use sawmills to cut the long boards, and the battens were put in place to make the structure as airtight as possible. Farmers embraced the style when building barns because the technique was inexpensive, assembly was relatively simple, and the result was energy efficient."

By combining the traditional look of board and batten siding with the modern Jame Hardie cement based siding products, the best of both worlds can be achieved.

Learn more about this type of siding in the article linked here>

https://www.jameshardie.com/blog/guide-to-board-and-batten-siding

V.A. and Sons Construction has years of experience in siding installation for Salem homes, and is a preferred James Hardie contractor.

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1) What is the best siding solution in terms of quality?

Here at V.A. and Sons Construction, a  siding contractor in Salem, Oregon, we continue to recommend Hardie Siding products, also known as HardiePlank® lap siding, as a solution for many homeowners. Known as one of the best-engineered products in the industry, HardiePlank® lap siding is the most popular brand of siding in America homes.

2) How does HardiePlank® Siding perform in the local Salem climate?


With its strength, beauty and durability, HardiePlank® siding enhances and protects homes in all kinds of climates—and now, with the HardieZone® System, James Hardie products provides siding with specific performance attributes relative to our local climate. We have seen the results of this siding here in Salem and Oregon, and it is very durable. It even comes with a 30-year non-prorated, transferable, limited warranty— one of the strongest warranties in the industry.


3) How Durable is HardiePlank® Siding in Extreme Weather ?


 The magic ingredients of this siding are a combination of cement, cellulose fibers, sand and water. It has the look of a wood appearance, with many styles of planks, but it has the durability of concrete. A proprietary process - ColorPlus® Technology - is used to preserve the colors of the siding, and avoid the problems of fading, peeling, cracking, and rotting. The color maintains it's integrity for years compared to traditional and older forms of siding.

3) What are the Options of Styles with HardiePlank® Siding ?

On their website Hardie has a wide variety of options in styles and function of siding products.   https://www.jameshardie.com



About V.A. and Sons Construction
> Established and doing business in the Salem area since 1996
> We are family owned and operated
> We have established three construction businesses,
including Comfort Homes LLC, well known in the area for new construction.
> We started out with remodeling, siding, windows, and painting, and over time we have become experienced in building homes from start to finish, so we can handle any project that you need.
> We will give a fair and best estimate for every project and will beat any other price if we have to. Don't sacrifice quality by getting the cheap bid! We have seen many homeowners regret that after the fact. We combine affordable pricing with excellent workmanship.
> We can save you up to 40% in materials costs, and pass through our savings to you.
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Owner, V.A. and Sons Construction
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