Wildlife, hiking, the great outdoors—as Minnesotans, nature is important to us, but there are a few local pests and critters we want to keep away from our home’s exterior (think mice, carpenter ants and termites, to name a few). When you use James Hardie® siding and trim for your home improving project, you will not have to deal with pests of any kind.
You may not think about it, but these local creatures wreak havoc on a variety of types of home siding, however James Hardie is engineered to deter them. Our fiber cement siding and trim provides little appeal to local vermin, and here are a few ways James Hardie siding helps to safeguard your home:
It’s thick.
James Hardie siding, made with fiber cement, is five times thicker than vinyl siding, providing more durability and protection for your home. In addition to its thickness, it also has a more authentic wood-grain look than the sometimes-plastic appearance of vinyl.
It’s strong.
Even though wood siding does look original on a historic Midwest home, wood-based siding is susceptible to termite and woodpecker damage. Thankfully, James Hardie siding offers damage protection from woodpeckers, squirrels and other pests. As it turns out, fiber cement siding does not entice critters and won’t be eaten by termites. No matter what your design style, the wide range of James Hardie siding selections complement any Minnesota home.
It protects.
Because James Hardie siding resists damage from critters, it also helps prevent secondary damage from moisture. Woodpeckers and squirrels can cause a mess of damage on a home and seeing this might cause you to rethink your wood or wood-composite siding options. Unlike fiber cement, wood and wood composite siding can be damaged by critters and allow moisture intrusion or other pests to invade, causing a domino effect.
To help keep your home protected from Midwest insects and pests, choose James Hardie siding and trim—It just got easier to clue critters in to their outdoor boundaries. Call us today and schedule your appointment!
