Not All Siding Is Created Equal: Why James Hardie Is Worth Every Penny

Let’s cut to the chase—when it comes to siding your home in Colorado Springs, you have options. Plenty of them. Vinyl, wood, engineered wood, metal… the list goes on. But if you’re asking us (and we’ve been doing this for a while), there’s one name that consistently rises above the rest: James Hardie.

This isn’t just about brand loyalty. It’s about performance. It’s about knowing your siding will actually do what it’s supposed to—stand up to Colorado’s insane weather, protect your home, and look sharp doing it. That’s what James Hardie delivers. And it’s why we at Siding Pro recommend it over anything else.

Colorado Weather Doesn’t Play Nice. Let’s talk about it. You know what it’s like to live here. One week it’s sunny and dry, the next we’re in a snowstorm. Toss in hail, high winds, wildfire threats, and 100-degree summer days—your siding better be tough.

Vinyl siding? It warps and cracks when it gets too hot. Wood? It looks great until it starts rotting or playing host to termites. Even some of the newer engineered options don’t hold up the way they claim to.

James Hardie siding, on the other hand, was literally engineered for climates like ours. Their HZ5® product line is made to resist shrinking, swelling, and cracking—even after freeze-thaw cycles, summer UV exposure, and soaking spring rains. This stuff was made to survive the abuse Colorado dishes out.

It’s Tough as can be (and Looks Good, Too). James Hardie siding is made of fiber cement—a mix of cement, sand, and cellulose fibers. Translation? It’s tough. Like, hail-bouncing, flame-resistant, pest-proof tough. We’ve seen houses with vinyl siding shredded after a hailstorm, while the Hardie-sided home next door didn’t even flinch. That’s not a fluke. It’s consistent. We’ve installed it. We’ve tested it. We’ve seen it stand the test of time in ways other materials just don’t. And let’s not ignore the style factor. Just because it’s tough doesn’t mean it’s boring. James Hardie offers dozens of design options—from traditional lap siding to board and batten, shingle-style, and more. And their ColorPlus® Technology means the paint is baked on at the factory. It resists fading, chipping, and peeling way better than anything you or your painter could do on-site.

So yes, it’s beautiful. But more importantly—it stays beautiful. And that matters when you’re talking about something that covers your whole house.

Real Fire Resistance, Not Just Marketing Fluff. If you live in Colorado Springs, wildfire risk is something we can’t ignore. You may not think about it every day, but you better believe your insurance company does.

Here’s the thing—James Hardie siding is non-combustible. It doesn’t ignite in a fire. It won’t fuel a flame. It gives firefighters a fighting chance. Most other siding materials can’t say that, and honestly, that should matter to you whether you live near the forest or not. We’ve seen homeowners switch to Hardie siding specifically for the fire rating—and more than a few get a break on their insurance premiums because of it. Let’s be honest: re-siding your home isn’t fun. It’s an investment. It’s disruptive. It’s something most people do maybe once in their entire time owning a house. So why go cheap and risk having to do it again in 8 or 10 years? James Hardie siding comes with a 30-year non-prorated warranty, and that’s not just a number—they stand behind it. We’ve never had a client regret choosing Hardie. But we’ve definitely had people call us asking to rip off their 5-year-old vinyl or failing LP SmartSide because it didn’t hold up. Siding is one of those things where you really do get what you pay for. And if you’re going to pay anyone to rip off the outside of your home and replace it, wouldn’t you rather just do it right the first time?

It’s peace of mind. And that’s priceless when you’re staring down the barrel of another Colorado winter… or spring hailstorm… or a 100-degree July heatwave.

At Siding Pro, we’ve built our reputation on doing things right—not rushing through jobs, not cutting corners, and definitely not installing materials we wouldn’t put on our own homes.

We install James Hardie because we believe our customers deserve the best. It lasts. It looks fantastic. And it gives you more confidence in your home, no matter what’s coming next.

Ready to upgrade your siding once and for all? Let Siding Pro show you why we’re the go-to James Hardie siding experts in Colorado Springs. We don’t just install it—we stand by it. Because your home deserves siding that won’t let you down.

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