If you are looking for an alternative look to the traditional horizontal boards, such as HardiePlank® lap siding, check out a vertical siding option. HardiePanel® vertical siding is a simple way to add unique interest to your Midwest home’s exterior.
Besides its one-of-a-kind look, vertical siding can make your home seem taller than it actually is. The upright boards create a slight elongating illusion.
Whether you use vertical siding as full-body siding or as a detail in your design, working with James Hardie® horizontal or vertical siding gives you the same benefits, including:
- Products that are specifically engineered to help withstand damage from moisture and rot.
- Unique fiber cement product formulation designed to perform in extreme heat and cold, which helps resist the impact of hail and windblown debris.
- Also available with ColorPlus® Technology finish, which is engineered to help resist damaging UV rays, so your color will stay vibrant longer.
Here are a few vertical-sided standout homes, ranging from full cladding to accents of the perpendicular planks:
Fully Clad Contemporary
This modern beauty is fully clad in HardiePanel vertical siding in Arctic White with gray details.
Straight-up Gables
This single family home is clad in HardiePanel vertical siding in Khaki Brown with matching HardieTrim® boards, as well as HardieTrim boards in Sail Cloth. The red shutters pop against the more neutral siding and trim colors.
Hints of Vertical Siding
This tucked-away home is clad in horizontal siding with vertical accents in the tip of the gables.



