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It's no secret to homeowners considering new siding that James Hardie has become one of the most recognized names in the industry right now. It's easy to spot their patented shake and lap on homes along Edina streets.

James Hardie's brand of fiber cement siding is a composite of sand, cement and cellulose fibers. The company invented fiber cement siding and over the years has continually advanced its technology and developed the siding as one of the most popular and durable brands on the market.

The following are some advantages of James Hardie siding for your Bloomington or St. Louis Park home.

1. Engineered to withstand worst-case scenario weather. We're talking hurricanes, continuous UV rays and Snowpocolypses, which means the siding will have no problem handling snowstorms and season changes up here in Minnesota.
2. James Hardie has different grades of fiber cement siding designed for specific products. We in the Twin Cities look more to the HZ5® for wet, freezing climates rather then the HZ10® for dry, heated climates.
3. James Hardie siding doesn't mold, swell, crack or lose color due to moisture.
4. The fiber cement siding won't ignite in a direct flame, and it won't contribute additional fuel to a fire, which is why many firefighters endorse it.
5. Some insurance companies may even offer a discount for policies because the siding is fire-resistant.
6. Fiber cement is highly resistant to pests like insects or birds, because they physically cannot burrow into the siding.
7. Comes primed and ready for field painting, but for pre-ordered colors, James Hardie's Color Plus Technology is actually baked on color, which resists fading, peeling, chipping and cracking.
8. All new siding contributes to an increase in curb appeal, but James Hardie products provided an 84% return on investment in 2015.
9. Comes in a variety of styles like HardiePlank® (smooth or Cedarmill), HardiePanel® (smooth, Cedarmill or even Stucco), and HardieShingle®, which is the popular shake style many Edina homeowners are using in gables or on the full front of their houses.