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
Check out this "How It's Made Video" and see for yourself:
https://youtu.be/LuxGDH9KVLM
James Hardie Siding (i.e. Hardieplank) is the best exterior cladding material (outside of true masonry) on the ... read more