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

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

3. 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

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

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

7. 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