If you’re a budget-conscious homeowner wanting to keep upfront costs low—without sacrificing your exterior’s durability or longevity—primed Hardie siding and trim is a great option to consider! While it does need painting after installation, you can even DIY to save on your initial investment. You’ll still get all the incredible benefits Hardie siding offers (lasting 50-plus years with only minimal maintenance needs!)—but at a lower starting price.
Plus, you’ll have total freedom to choose any color you love for your exterior. So, go ahead—make it your own and express your style with primed Hardie siding!
Why You’re Going to Love Primed Hardie Siding and Trim
Primed Hardie siding is prepped to take paint after installation rather than having color applied before shipping. In every other way, primed Hardie siding and ColorPlus Hardie siding are the same. Both are made from the resilient, high-performance fiber cement Hardie is known for. Here’s what you’ll love about primed siding:
1. Lower Initial Investment
When you choose to cover your home in primed Hardie siding and trim, you’ll save money on your initial investment in your exterior upgrade. So, if you’re desiring a budget-friendly siding option that lasts decades, look no further than primed Hardie siding. Note: Hardie siding is known to last up to 50-plus years when installed properly and maintained well over its lifespan.
2. Simple Maintenance
Now and then, siding can become nicked due to a small stone being thrown from your lawnmower, windblown debris, or an unsuspecting fly ball from children playing nearby. When primed Hardie siding and trim needs a touch-up, it’s easy to tackle. Simply repaint the area with your leftover supply that was used when your siding was painted after installation. You’ll have the touch-ups you need readily available so you can give your siding the pristine look it had at the beginning. Once your primed siding is initially painted, it will likely need to be done again in about 8 years depending on the area’s weather.
3. Greater Flexibility in Color Choice
Do you have distinct taste and want to make a statement that’s uniquely you? When you cover your home in primed Hardie siding and trim, you can paint your home any color you desire. Rather than sticking with a designer-picked collection of options (like Hardie ColorPlus® technology provides), primed siding gives you every possible opportunity to express yourself with the perfect color choice.
4. Reliable Weather Resistance
Primed Hardie siding is made of cement, sand, and cellulose, which provides exceptional weather resistance you can count on. Your home will be shielded from moisture penetration, damaging UV rays, extreme temperature fluctuations, snow, ice, heavy rain, high winds and more.
5. Substantial Long-Term Savings
Primed siding offers cost savings through DIY painting initially, and when it’s time to re-paint your siding. Another option is to hire a painter to do the work for you, and the cost of that will vary. You’ll enjoy the benefits of having paint on hand to make touch-ups with ease.
6. Expert Installation
Primed Hardie siding and trim require professional installation from a team of experts (like us!). When you choose a James Hardie Preferred contractor like Bluff City Exteriors, you can rest at ease that your siding was installed according to the manufacturer’s best practices, so you’ll get the long-term high performance you deserve. This means you’ll enjoy all the benefits Hardie was engineered to deliver! From pest resistance and weather resistance to low maintenance and fire resistance—you’ll relish primed Hardie siding’s advantages when it is installed properly.
7. Readily Available
Primed Hardie siding and trim is readily available, so there’s no lag time involved when you order it. It’s always in stock and ready for immediate shipping. There’s no reason to be concerned about delays for your siding installation when you choose primed Hardie siding. Once your new siding is installed, it will take 3-4 days for your home to be painted by a professional—weather permitting. If you paint your siding as a DIY project, it may take longer. At times weather can delay the completion of the painting process, extending the total time it takes for your siding installation to be complete.
8. Substantial Sustainability
When you choose to have primed Hardie siding and trim installed on your home, you can do so knowing you are being kind to the environment. Hardie siding is manufactured using sustainable materials, with the company prioritizing responsible sourcing and manufacturing practices. The longevity of Hardie siding contributes to reduced waste and environmental impact over its lifespan, making it a sustainable choice for eco-conscious homeowners like you.
9. Outstanding Warranty
James Hardie offers substantial warranties on their siding and trim products against manufacturing defects and premature deterioration. Both primed Hardie siding and ColorPlus technology siding come with a 30-year transferable warranty (although primed siding doesn’t come with a warranty on its finish). It’s important that you have your siding installed by a James Hardie Preferred contractor (like us) to keep your warranty in good standing in the rare event that you need to use it.
10. Ideal for Historical Homes
If you’re renovating a historic home, authenticity and custom color matching are essential. Primed Hardie siding delivers the flexibility you need to achieve the perfect hue that complements your home’s architectural elements. Consider working with a pro to choose historically accurate paint colors to bring out the best in your home.
Get Gorgeous Hardie Siding and Trim Installed to Perfection for Optimal Weather Resistance and Style
Tired of worn-out siding absorbing moisture and damaging your home’s beauty and value? Maybe it’s time to consider replacing it. At Bluff City Exteriors, we are an Elite Tier contractor within the James Hardie Alliance. We were trained by James Hardie to install their siding according to their high standards. Take a moment to learn more about how Hardie Siding can safeguard your home from the elements while enhancing its beauty and value.
