This is a floating residence, designed by E. Cobb Architects, on the shores of Lake Union in Washington. Fiber cement... [+] The siding is the perfect material to use in this offshore location.

More and more people choose to use fiber cement siding as the exterior wall of their home. According to the Building Survey (SOC) of the Census Bureau, this material is currently used in approximately 20% of new homes. Because it replicates the appearance of wood well, it is accepted for use in some historic districts. It can also simulate bricks, cement and stone, and requires

Looks like Nichiha's wooden boards and building block siding

The maintenance cost is lower than that of wood, and the cost is lower than all three.

Introduced about 35 years ago, it became popular because it is cheaper than most other siding (such as wood and brick), is very durable, indistinguishable from wood, and has low maintenance costs. It is particularly effective in hot and humid climates and marine areas where the siding is prone to rot and fungus. It is also suitable for freeze-thaw areas with extensive climate change, such as Alaska, Minnesota and Colorado, where the weather has no effect on fiber cement. Nichiha’s manager Tim Seims said, “In the hot southern climate, where the thermal mass keeps the house warm, plaster and cement are often used. He said that fiber cement siding is the energy source of these areas. It is more efficient, provides high ventilation and lower thermal mass."

Fiber cement siding is also ideal in areas prone to wildfires because it is non-combustible. Some insurance companies may offer discounts for such siding in areas prone to fires.

In a modern-style house in Spokane, Washington, the fiber cement siding looks like wood mixed with medals... [+] The siding.

Made of wood pulp, sand and Portland cement, fiber cement siding is primed, dyed, painted or used as the original siding for overlapping siding, panels, blocks, and shingles. It can also be smooth or textured.

This panelled house in Westport, Connecticut was designed by Sellers Lathrop Architects and is close to... [+] The Bay.

Since it has no knots and other inconsistent woods, fiber cement is more durable and retains paint better, thereby reducing maintenance costs. In addition to low maintenance, siding can also resist moisture, termites, warping, shrinkage, cracking, fading, other insect damage, and impact damage. The maintenance team differs according to whether the product is factory painted or on-site painted. The average time span of on-site painting is about 5 to 7 years, and the average time span of factory painting is about 15 to 20 years. The service life of fiber cement is 50 to 100 years, depending on the specific product.

The fiber cement siding used inside the house looks like poured concrete... [+] Wall.

Fiber cement materials are available in a variety of thicknesses. Thin products are cheaper and are most commonly used in low-cost housing. The disadvantage of this product is that it becomes wavy over time. Thicker wall panels are more durable and stronger. The product is available at James Hardie, Allura and Nichiha. There are interlocking panels that can be installed horizontally or vertically on most substrates inside the home. This creates a very industrial or modern look that is very durable. The installation usually requires professionals, but it can also be installed by yourself.

Fiber cement siding is becoming more and more popular because it not only gives the house an attractive appearance, but is also sustainable, which is becoming more and more important for homeowners.