Composite Siding A green solution? Dan Belhume, Shelby Fraga, Brian Whitney

James Hardie Siding HardiePlank: Lap Siding HardieShingle: Shingle Siding HardiePanel: Vertical Siding Composed of: 10% virgin wood fibers from New Zealand 90% Cement

Composite Siding vs. Wood Siding Hardie Siding will not: warp shrink rot or need maintenance It is a fire resistant material Is resistant to insect damage

Hardie Siding as a Green Material Longer lasting than conventional siding methods Reduces use of paint (less voc)

Price Comparison Hardie Siding is more expensive than vinyl siding Hardie Siding is less expensive than brick, hardboard, synthetic stucco and traditional wood siding

How green is Hardie Siding? Silica dust is carcinogenic Wood is shipped from New Zealand to California Production of cement uses large amounts of energy Brittle material, creates a lot of waste at the site Heavy material, creates a more labor intensive installation process