HardiePlank is a fiber-cement siding, whereas SmartSide is an engineered wood product. Fiber cement products do not rot as easily as wood products and most builders will recommend fiber cement over w ... read more
I agree with Philip. Visit the link below, select your region and you'll get a ton of ROI data:
http://www.remodeling.hw.net/cost-vs-value/2016/
Hope that helps and good luck!
Clifton Muckenfuss
Ca ... read more