Fiber cement
Fiber Cement Siding in Greer, SC
Want the look of painted wood without the rot? Call and speak with an independent contractor that installs and repairs fiber cement siding around Greer.
- Independent local siding contractors
- Repairs, replacements and new installs
- You decide whether to hire
What fiber cement is
Fiber cement boards are made of cement, sand and wood fibers. They come in lap planks, panels and shingle shapes, often with a wood-grain or smooth face, and are sold primed or with a factory paint finish. James Hardie is a widely known maker, and other manufacturers sell similar products.
The boards are heavy and rigid, so they hold a straight line and resist dents better than vinyl. They also need more care to install: cutting makes silica dust, which calls for dust-collecting saws or shears, and the boards need specific nailing, gaps and flashing at every joint.
Checklist
Questions to ask about a fiber cement job
- Factory-finished or primed boards painted on site, and how long each finish should last
- How cuts are made and dust is controlled around your house and yard
- Clearance from the roof line, decks and the ground, as the maker's instructions require
- How butt joints are flashed, and how the trim around windows is detailed
- Whether the crew installing it has done this product before
- Which warranty applies, and whether it depends on following the maker's instructions
A common choice on newer Upstate houses
Many newer houses around Greer pair fiber cement lap siding with board-and-batten gables. On re-siding jobs, fiber cement often replaces vinyl or old wood where owners want a painted look and a stiffer wall.
Because the boards keep their paint longer when they are kept off the ground and away from roof run-off, the details at the bottom of the wall and where roofs meet walls matter more than the boards themselves.
Questions
Fiber Cement Siding: common questions
Does fiber cement need painting?
Factory-finished boards come painted and generally go many years before repainting; primed boards are painted after installation. Either way, caulked joints and cut edges need attention over time.
Is fiber cement heavier to install than vinyl?
Yes. The boards are much heavier and slower to cut and hang, which is part of why the price differs. The wall behind them must be sound.
Can fiber cement be repaired?
Yes. A damaged board can be cut out and replaced, then painted to match. Matching an older paint color is the main challenge.
More services
Other siding services
- Siding ReplacementOld siding off, the wall checked and wrapped, new siding and trim on.
- Siding RepairCracked, loose or blown-off panels, soft boards and rot behind the siding, put right.
- Vinyl SidingLap, Dutch lap and board-and-batten profiles in vinyl, hung loose enough to move with the heat.
- Engineered Wood SidingTreated wood-strand boards that look like real wood and weigh far less than fiber cement.
- Wood Clapboard & Cedar ShakesOld painted clapboard and cedar shingle gables repaired board by board or replaced.
- Insulated Siding & House WrapFoam-backed panels and a proper weather barrier, put in while the wall is open.
- Siding for Additions & New HomesNew walls sided to match the house, tied in cleanly where old meets new.
- Storm & Wind DamagePanels torn off, cracked by hail or holed by limbs: inspected and repaired.
- Soffit, Fascia & TrimRotted fascia, sagging soffit and split trim, handled along with the siding.
Siding cracked, loose or worn out?
Talk with a siding contractor who works in Greer
One call connects you with an independent siding contractor serving Greer, Taylors, Duncan, Lyman and Travelers Rest. Have the walls looked at, then ask for a written price for the repair or the new siding.
Cracked panels, soft boards or siding that has had its day? Talk it through with a local contractor.
Your call goes to an independent siding contractor serving the Greer area that takes on repairs as well as full replacements.
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