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Burn Baby Burn? Which Siding is Fire Proof?

As houses continue to be built closer together, this question is becoming more and more important for homeowners and siding contractors in MA.  James Hardie Fiber Cement siding is in fact flame proof.  With enough heat, anything can be damaged, but fiber cement will not carry a flame or ignite in contact with fire.  Many insurance companies give reductions on home owners insurance for this type of siding.  Fiber Cement is fairly new to New England, but we've been installing it for about 10 years.  Fire resistance is just one of the many benefits of Hardiplank.  It looks just like wood, but with much less maintenance required.  Check out this video from James Hardie which compares which is more fire resistant: Cedar, Fiber Cement, or Vinyl.