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James Hardie fiber cement is the siding we recommend for most Portland homes, and it is the siding we install more than any other. It does not rot, it does not feed insects or woodpeckers, it will not burn, it holds paint three to four times longer than wood, and it is engineered specifically for the wet, freeze-and-thaw climate of the Pacific Northwest. LADA Exteriors is a James Hardie Elite Preferred contractor, a designation held by a small group of installers whose crews are factory trained and whose work is reviewed by the manufacturer, and HardiePlank, HardieShingle, and HardiePanel have been on most of the homes we have re-sided since 1997.
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Family owned since 1997. James Hardie Elite Preferred contractor. Licensed in Oregon and Washington. Financing available.
Signs Your Portland Home Is Ready for Fiber Cement Siding
Most homes that come to us for Hardie siding are wearing the composite, hardboard, or T1-11 that was standard in the 1980s and 1990s, and that material is telling its owners it is done. The bottom edges of the boards have swelled and cupped, paint will not stay on no matter how often it is redone, nail heads have rusted through, and soft spots have shown up below windows and near the ground. Cedar homes show it differently, with checking, split boards, and endless repainting.
The Portland climate is what finished those materials off. Composite siding is pressed wood fiber, and once the factory finish cracks it soaks up nine months of rain a year and never fully dries. Fiber cement is made of cement, sand, and cellulose, so it does not absorb water the same way, does not swell, and does not give moisture a path into the wall when it is installed with the right gaps and flashing.
An inspection tells you whether you need siding or siding and repairs. Sometimes the sheathing behind failed composite is still sound and the project is a straightforward re-side. Often the water has been getting in for years and the project includes replacing sheathing and correcting flashing, which is exactly the work our crews do every day.
James Hardie Siding Products We Install in the Portland Metro Area
Hardie makes a product for nearly every architectural style in Portland, and all of them come with the same durability.
HardiePlank Lap Siding
The classic horizontal lap board and the most popular siding in the region, available in smooth, Select Cedarmill wood grain, and beaded profiles in several exposures. HardiePlank suits ranches, Craftsman bungalows, colonials, and most of the housing stock in the Portland metro area.
HardieShingle Siding
Straight-edge and staggered-edge shingle panels that deliver the look of cedar shakes on gables, dormers, and whole elevations without the maintenance. HardieShingle is a favorite on Craftsman and coastal-style homes and pairs well with HardiePlank on the main body of the house.
HardiePanel Vertical Siding
Large-format vertical panels in smooth, stucco, and wood-grain textures, used alone for a clean modern look or with HardieTrim battens for board-and-batten styling. HardiePanel is the go-to for Northwest contemporary homes, accent walls, and gable ends.
HardieTrim and HardieSoffit
Fiber cement trim boards for corners, windows, doors, fascia, and frieze, plus vented and non-vented soffit panels, so every piece of the exterior is the same rot-proof material and the trim never needs replacing before the siding does.
ColorPlus Technology Finishes
Factory-applied, baked-on color in a wide palette of Hardie’s Statement and Dream Collection colors. ColorPlus finishes resist fading and chipping far longer than field-applied paint, arrive ready to install, and carry their own finish warranty. Homes can also be installed primed and painted on site by our exterior painting crew if a custom color is wanted.
Why Portland Homeowners Choose LADA Exteriors for James Hardie Siding
Fiber cement is only as good as its installation. The product is nearly indestructible, but the wall behind it still depends on correct gaps, flashing, and drainage, and that is where Hardie installers separate from each other.
James Hardie Elite Preferred Contractor
Elite Preferred is the top tier of the Hardie Contractor Alliance, held by installers who have been trained by the manufacturer, meet its installation standards on inspected jobs, and maintain strong customer ratings. It is a status earned, not purchased, and it means the full product warranty stays intact on your home.
Installed to the Hardie Best Practices Guide, Every Board
HydroGap drainable house wrap on every wall, Z-metal flashing over horizontal trim, a quarter-inch gap between siding and flashing so water can drain, and a quarter-inch gap with backer rod and sealant at windows and trim. These are the details that keep a Hardie wall dry for decades and the ones most often skipped.
Rot Repaired Before the New Siding Goes On
When the old siding comes off and the sheathing is soft, we cut it back to sound wood, replace it, and correct whatever flashing let the water in. New siding never goes over a wall we have not seen.
Windows, Trim, and Paint Handled by the Same Crews
Many homeowners replace windows during a re-side so the flashing is done once. Our crews handle the window replacement, the HardieTrim, and the finish paint, so there is one schedule and one company accountable for the whole wall.
Rated Among the Top James Hardie Siding Contractors in Oregon
Nearly three decades of siding work across the Portland metro area and Elite Preferred standing with the manufacturer are why homeowners from Hillsboro to Oregon City and north into Vancouver choose us for fiber cement.
- James Hardie Elite Preferred contractor for the Portland metro area
- Family owned exterior contractor serving Portland since 1997
- Licensed, bonded, and insured in Oregon (CCB #126473) and Washington
- EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm for siding work on pre-1978 homes
What to Expect From Your James Hardie Siding Project
Step 1. Free On-Site Estimate
We walk the exterior, probe for soft spots, check the existing wrap and flashing, and talk through profiles, trim, and color. You get a written, itemized estimate that calls out any sheathing repair separately.
Step 2. Product, Profile, and Color Selection
Choose between HardiePlank, HardieShingle, HardiePanel, or a combination, pick exposures and textures, and select a ColorPlus color or a primed product for site painting. We bring samples to the house so you see them against your roof and landscaping.
Step 3. Tear-Off, Repair, and Installation
Old siding comes off, damaged sheathing is replaced, HydroGap wrap and flashing go on, and the Hardie siding and trim are installed to the manufacturer’s specifications. Most single-family homes take one to two weeks depending on size and hidden repair.
Step 4. Final Walkthrough and Warranty
We walk the finished exterior with you, address any punch-list items, and hand over the James Hardie product warranty, the ColorPlus finish warranty where applicable, and our own written workmanship warranty.
James Hardie Siding Contractors Serving Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, and Beyond
Our crews work throughout the Portland metro area and across the river in Southwest Washington. Homeowners in Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Tigard, Lake Oswego, Tualatin, Sherwood, and Vancouver call on us for James Hardie fiber cement siding, and we regularly take on projects in Wilsonville, Oregon City, Gresham, and Happy Valley as well. Fiber cement is one of several options covered on our main siding replacement page.
Frequently Asked Questions About James Hardie Siding in Portland
How Much Does James Hardie Siding Cost in Portland?
Hardie siding is priced per project, and the biggest factors are the square footage of exterior wall, the number of stories, the mix of plank, shingle, and panel, ColorPlus versus primed, the amount of trim and window detail, and how much rotted sheathing turns up once the old siding comes off. Fiber cement sits in the middle of the siding price range, above vinyl and below cedar and metal. Every estimate is free and itemized.
How Long Does James Hardie Siding Last?
Fiber cement siding routinely lasts fifty years or more when installed correctly, and the product carries one of the longest non-prorated warranties in the siding industry. ColorPlus finishes hold their color for many years before any repainting is needed.
Is James Hardie Siding Better Than Vinyl?
For Portland, yes. Vinyl warps in sun, cracks in cold, and cannot be repainted. Fiber cement holds up to wet winters for decades, resists fire, can be painted any color, and consistently ranks near the top of Remodeling Magazine’s Cost vs. Value report for return at resale.
What Does James Hardie Elite Preferred Mean?
It is the top tier of the James Hardie Contractor Alliance, awarded to installers who are factory trained, meet Hardie installation standards on inspected jobs, and maintain high customer satisfaction. Using an Elite Preferred contractor keeps the full manufacturer warranty intact.
Can You Install Hardie Over Existing Siding?
We do not recommend it and do not do it. Siding over failed siding traps the moisture and rot behind the new wall. Tear-off lets us inspect and repair the sheathing, install drainable wrap and flashing, and give you a wall that is dry from the inside out.
Get a Free James Hardie Siding Estimate From Portland’s Elite Preferred Contractor
If your siding is cupping, peeling, or hiding soft spots, the fix gets more expensive every winter it waits. An estimate visit takes about an hour, costs nothing, and ends with a written proposal and a straight answer on what your home needs. Request your free estimate or call 503-860-6660 to get on the schedule.