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Hardie board: Just about everyone who has considered re-siding their house or building an addition or a new home has heard of it. But what is Hardie board, or more properly, fiber cement board?
Fiber cement board in its current form was developed in the 1980s by the James Hardie corporation as a replacement for asbestos cement board. A combination of sand, cement and cellulose, it can be produced in panels, as lap siding and as trim pieces. Because it's durable (many manufacturers warranty the product for 50 years and the finish for 15), low maintenance, available in many sizes and textures, and easily painted any color, fiber cement is an ideal siding choice.
Architects and designers have taken to this material's adaptability. Not only is fiber cement available as a horizontal lap siding for traditional-style homes, but it also comes in panels that mimic stucco for Prairie and Craftsman-style homes, shingle panels for Arts and Crafts-style homes and smooth panels for more contemporary designs.
Although the longest-lasting finishes are factory applied, the material can be painted onsite just like wood siding. This makes for easy touch-ups and repairs as well as the ability to change color. Below are ways to use fiber cement board on home exteriors in a variety of styles.
Fiber cement board in its current form was developed in the 1980s by the James Hardie corporation as a replacement for asbestos cement board. A combination of sand, cement and cellulose, it can be produced in panels, as lap siding and as trim pieces. Because it's durable (many manufacturers warranty the product for 50 years and the finish for 15), low maintenance, available in many sizes and textures, and easily painted any color, fiber cement is an ideal siding choice.
Architects and designers have taken to this material's adaptability. Not only is fiber cement available as a horizontal lap siding for traditional-style homes, but it also comes in panels that mimic stucco for Prairie and Craftsman-style homes, shingle panels for Arts and Crafts-style homes and smooth panels for more contemporary designs.
Although the longest-lasting finishes are factory applied, the material can be painted onsite just like wood siding. This makes for easy touch-ups and repairs as well as the ability to change color. Below are ways to use fiber cement board on home exteriors in a variety of styles.
Color it modern and bold. Available in large, smooth panels, fiber cement board is ideal for the exterior of a modern house. The rectangular grid created by the joints between panels gives the exterior structure and order. The ability to finish the material in any color enabled the architect of this home to articulate each volume so that the design of interlocked cubes is readily apparent.
Use it to blend in. Fiber cement is a chameleon-like material. Whether your site is a high-end suburb, a bucolic country field or a gritty urban zone, it can be colored and arranged to suit the setting.
The secret's in the joint. The fiber cement panels can be butted to each other or can be installed with a reveal between each panel. The James Hardie company has developed a simple installation system when a reveal is desired. While this reveal creates a distinct shadow line that is perfect for a contemporary design, the joints between panels can be treated in several ways.
Joints can be filled with a contrasting color to create a two-dimensional look.
Panel joints can be covered with a contrasting colored fiber cement trim to create a Prairie-style look.
Fiber cement trim also can be colored to match the panels for a contemporary aesthetic.
Mix it up. An especially effective way of using fiber cement panels is to combine them with other materials. Or you can combine fiber cement lap siding with fiber cement panels. The vertical and gridded panels here create orthogonality with the lap siding.
The ability to combine this siding with other materials is one of its great features. It works in a slick and machined look ...
... and in a more rustic and vernacular approach.
The panels, which can be quite large, can be cut, stacked vertically or placed horizontally in a stack bond pattern.
Make mine traditional. Most fiber cement board is used as horizontal lap siding, ideal for traditional and colonial-style homes.
Many newer homes with traditional styling use fiber cement siding. For a house with a large exterior surface area, the material can be used in a variety of textures as well as for shingles in the upper gables.
It's also available in a board-and-batten configuration.
The material can be finished in a wide selection of colors.
Beisa's Legacy Exteriors and Remodeling In Lake Oswego Or.
BL exterior provides exteriors remodeling & alterations, additions and design services to the Lake Oswego and Multnomah county surrounding areas. Lake Oswego is filled with beautiful neighborhoods and homes. Lake Oswego is a growing urban area that has a great community, social events, and development.
Beisas Legacy takes great pride in the history of the many cities and areas where we provide our services such as Lake Oswego.
BL exterior is a professional and dependable certified Exterior, roofing & siding contractor here in the city of Lake Oswego, Or.
A siding expert that really knows the city of Lake Oswego and its community .
Beisas Legacy, in the Lake Oswego and surrounding areas, is often called to replace vinyl siding, T111 siding, defective rotting LP siding, synthetic stucco siding, LP siding , Hardie plank siding, EIFS and DRYVIT siding, damaged cedar siding, and other common siding material for homes built in the last 30 years .
As Exterior experts we do roofing, gutters, siding windows replacement ,decks & Paint,construction defect repair water intrusion management, exterior structures alteration, porches on Residential, multi-family buildings, apartments & commercial buildings here in Lake Oswego, Or.
Through out Lake Oswego you can find siding or structural problems due to the improper installation of the exterior wall assembly, lack of proper water management , ventilation and design during the building boom in the 1990s and 2000s which has caused many buildings to perform poorly and has caused material failure witch sadly has left many building structures with defects and necessary repair work.
Beisa’s Legacy exterior team of professional experts are certified and accredited trade professionals extensively trained to ensure and execute the proper solution and material for Lake Oswego homes to protect the exterior envelope of your building/home .
Beisa’s Legacy specializes in roofing, siding, windows, decking, structural alteration, construction defect repair, dry-rot repair & paint with a team of professionally trained exteriors experts with 18 years of practical and real experience ;
Living in the Northwest we see more than our fair share of rain. Watch this video to see how you can better protect your home from dry rot or water damage.Then call Beisa's Legacy Construction for an estimate.
Wood That's Tough as Nails
What natural building material is highly durable, resists flames and doesn't float? It's ipe wood, a material that upscale builders and interior designers are increasingly incorporating into their plans. But density comes at a price.
What is it? Also called Brazilian walnut, ipe (pronounced ee-pay) wood is typically found in South America and some parts of Central America. It is one of the densest hardwoods available, three times harder than cedar. Ipe has the same fire rating as concrete and steel, meaning it resists flames much longer than softer woods, and is so dense that it doesn't float in water.How is it used? Because of its durability, ipe wood often is used outdoors as decking and siding. Inside, it's typically seen in flooring or cabinetry. For indoor use, the wood has to be kiln-dried to remove moisture, which keeps it from warping or cracking, says Scott Zubrow, architectural specialist at General Woodcraft in New London, Conn.
Pros: Like redwood, it has a natural oil that keeps bugs out; it's resistant to mildew and decay, making it ideal for coastal construction. Ipe wood lasts a minimum of 25 years, although many architects say it can last up to half a century if maintained properly.
Cons Holes must be predrilled for screws. Its high oil and tannin content makes it difficult for paint to adhere. The hardness makes it unsuitable for intricate woodworking. It's also difficult to ensure the hardwood comes through legitimate channels. Earlier this year, ipe wood accounted for more than 90% of the wood seized in a major sting by Brazilian authorities. When shopping for ipe wood, look for certification from organizations like the Forest Stewardship Council, which tracks sustainable forestry.
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Red Ipe Trees in bloom GETTY IMAGES
Price:
At $3.50 to $4 per linear foot, ipe typically costs about 30% more than a knotty cedar or pine. A 400-square-foot ipe deck would cost about $500, not including other materials or labor.
At $3.50 to $4 per linear foot, ipe typically costs about 30% more than a knotty cedar or pine. A 400-square-foot ipe deck would cost about $500, not including other materials or labor.
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Coney Island boardwalk GETTY IMAGES
Wood That's Tough as Nails
What natural building material is highly durable, resists flames and doesn't float? It's ipe wood, a material that upscale builders and interior designers are increasingly incorporating into their plans. But density comes at a price.
What is it? Also called Brazilian walnut, ipe (pronounced ee-pay) wood is typically found in South America and some parts of Central America. It is one of the densest hardwoods available, three times harder than cedar. Ipe has the same fire rating as concrete and steel, meaning it resists flames much longer than softer woods, and is so dense that it doesn't float in water.How is it used? Because of its durability, ipe wood often is used outdoors as decking and siding. Inside, it's typically seen in flooring or cabinetry. For indoor use, the wood has to be kiln-dried to remove moisture, which keeps it from warping or cracking, says Scott Zubrow, architectural specialist at General Woodcraft in New London, Conn.
Pros: Like redwood, it has a natural oil that keeps bugs out; it's resistant to mildew and decay, making it ideal for coastal construction. Ipe wood lasts a minimum of 25 years, although many architects say it can last up to half a century if maintained properly.
Cons Holes must be predrilled for screws. Its high oil and tannin content makes it difficult for paint to adhere. The hardness makes it unsuitable for intricate woodworking. It's also difficult to ensure the hardwood comes through legitimate channels. Earlier this year, ipe wood accounted for more than 90% of the wood seized in a major sting by Brazilian authorities. When shopping for ipe wood, look for certification from organizations like the Forest Stewardship Council, which tracks sustainable forestry.
ENLARGE
Red Ipe Trees in bloom GETTY IMAGES
Price:
At $3.50 to $4 per linear foot, ipe typically costs about 30% more than a knotty cedar or pine. A 400-square-foot ipe deck would cost about $500, not including other materials or labor.
At $3.50 to $4 per linear foot, ipe typically costs about 30% more than a knotty cedar or pine. A 400-square-foot ipe deck would cost about $500, not including other materials or labor.
ENLARGE
Coney Island boardwalk GETTY IMAGES
History: Parts of the iconic Coney Island boardwalk are made of ipe wood.
Wood That's Tough as Nails
What natural building material is highly durable, resists flames and doesn't float? It's ipe wood, a material that upscale builders and interior designers are increasingly incorporating into their plans. But density comes at a price.
What is it? Also called Brazilian walnut, ipe (pronounced ee-pay) wood is typically found in South America and some parts of Central America. It is one of the densest hardwoods available, three times harder than cedar. Ipe has the same fire rating as concrete and steel, meaning it resists flames much longer than softer woods, and is so dense that it doesn't float in water.How is it used? Because of its durability, ipe wood often is used outdoors as decking and siding. Inside, it's typically seen in flooring or cabinetry. For indoor use, the wood has to be kiln-dried to remove moisture, which keeps it from warping or cracking, says Scott Zubrow, architectural specialist at General Woodcraft in New London, Conn.
Pros: Like redwood, it has a natural oil that keeps bugs out; it's resistant to mildew and decay, making it ideal for coastal construction. Ipe wood lasts a minimum of 25 years, although many architects say it can last up to half a century if maintained properly.
Cons Holes must be predrilled for screws. Its high oil and tannin content makes it difficult for paint to adhere. The hardness makes it unsuitable for intricate woodworking. It's also difficult to ensure the hardwood comes through legitimate channels. Earlier this year, ipe wood accounted for more than 90% of the wood seized in a major sting by Brazilian authorities. When shopping for ipe wood, look for certification from organizations like the Forest Stewardship Council, which tracks sustainable forestry.
ENLARGE
Red Ipe Trees in bloom GETTY IMAGES
Price:
At $3.50 to $4 per linear foot, ipe typically costs about 30% more than a knotty cedar or pine. A 400-square-foot ipe deck would cost about $500, not including other materials or labor.
At $3.50 to $4 per linear foot, ipe typically costs about 30% more than a knotty cedar or pine. A 400-square-foot ipe deck would cost about $500, not including other materials or labor.
ENLARGE
Coney Island boardwalk GETTY IMAGES
History: Parts of the iconic Coney Island boardwalk are made of ipe wood.
Beisa’s Legacy can help you with your decking needs whether it be re-staining or refinishing an existing deck, repairing a deteriorating deck, or designing and installing a brand new deck. We can help you with the tough decisions that need to be made during the decking process. When developing the design for your deck it is important to consider the purpose of your deck, the maintenance you’re willing to put towards it, and most importantly your preferences when it comes to materials and the overall look. From small patios to large wrap around decks and staircases, Beisa’s Legacy can help you with your decking needs. See some pictures below of some popular decking materials.
