hardiplank vs cedar

Hardiplank is heavy, and is very difficult to both cut and nail. It is probably more expensive than cedar too. However, a quality paint job might last 20 years on hardiplank. If you are selling soon, you are probably better off with cedar.

JK

There are many thicknesses of cedar siding. I had thin crap on my previous house and it was worthless. When comparing pricing make sure you are looking at a high quality cedar material.

I've used hardiplank and must say I really didn't too much of it.

And was told by the lads at the lumber yard that it is not as waterproof as the manufacturer would have you believe.

I would stick to the cedar and remember to prime both sides.

It really does make a difference in how long it last and how long paint stays on.

"charley" wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@l53g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:

I've put up a ton of Hardiplank. It's easy to handle, cuts nicely, nails well, and takes paint wonderfully. It won't rot or be eaten by termites

-- it's made out of cement and fiberglass.

They make a special tool, like powered scissors, to cut Hardiplank/Hardiboard, but you can cut it with a circular saw just as well. Special blades are available, or you can just turn a regualar wood blade around backwards. You'll get a lot of dust (it's made out of cement and fiberglass), but that's a small inconvenience.