Barndo Question of the day: Siding (Smart Wood Lap Siding or Hardi Plank)

[ThisLadyHunts]

My sister, who is a home builder, was just told that her shipment of HardiePlank, which was supposed to have been here weeks ago, will be delayed another four months.

When weighing the pros and cons of this against other siding, all other things being relatively equal, it might be wise to add “availability” to the list of qualifications.

[Take Dead Aim]

Why would you need to double nail hardie? Both are fine products. I think hardie will out last smart in every form. Don't think you can go wrong but I just built a house and it is all hardie. I never thought twice about it.

[sailor]

Excellent point, LadyHunts.
Never crossed my mind..
thanks.

[sailor]

Btw- Gary, Let me know what you decide. And why.
Didn't mean to hijack..

[Darton]

Hardie, without question

[cj7zrcool]

I sell both and put Hardie on the gables and dormers (everywhere else is stone) of the home I built 5 years ago. Smart is a very good product but I wanted the better paint retention and burn resistance that Hardie provides.

[GARY]

Between all you fellow rednecks and google / you tube, we stayed with the contract and will do hardi plank.

[Duane]

RTFC and zero change orders!