cement siding

[wyecoyote]

Here is an article about the cement siding.



I know in the past that we have debated about wether or not cement siding needs to be painted. In the body of the article it states manufactures say the siding needs to be painted.

Ryan
http://realtytimes.com/rtnews/rtcpages/200...0122_cement.htm

 

[Tim Hicks (Texas)]

I agree it should be painted unless you live on a air force base and want to blend in with hangars. I hope they do a better job than our highway department. How many of you guys view endless miles of peeling concrete paint down the highway?

 

[Will Granger]

I don't think "HardiPlank" is 100% concrete. I think it needs to be painted in areas where water freezes. 8)

 

[wyecoyote]

Will,

Hardiplank and other products similar are not 100% cement. The mixture is usually 80% concrete and 20% fiber materials ie.. wood.

Ryan

 

[Will Granger]

Ryan,
Thanks for the info on HardyPlank or however it's spelled. I see more damage to homes that haven't received prudent maintenance than I can imagine. The mortgage situation is such that a buyer can get into a home if they have a part-time job and no credit. They have no money for maintenance. I'm sure there will be a program before too long where a separate lending entity will do routine maintenance and add the cost to the principal balance.
Are we moving toward disposable homes? :wink:

 

[xmrdfghap]

Are we moving toward disposable homes? :wink:

That is a question I have often wondered. Certainly the life expectancy of many manufactured homes (specifically those marketed as starter homes) is limited. And considering the quality of studs, the use of particleboard and a cement/resin based paneling and siding, TJI's, flyash aggregate concrete, and such....how can they be expected to last?

But I look at the number of homes being built in this area, and I am suprised there seems to be few if any new homes being built for those of us older, soon to be empty nesters. And those few that are, are in the $150+ range........

It seems a sector of the market is being ignored.