Cedar Siding Will Attract A Host Of Pests In The Colorado Environment, And This Centennial, CO Homeowner Was Dealing With Woodpecker Damage

Location: Centennial, CO
Siding Composition: James Hardie Color Plus Fiber Cement Lap Siding
Year Built: 1983
Siding Brand & Profile: James Hardie Color Plus Fiber Cement Lap Siding
Siding & Trim Colors: Opting for a classic profile and a earth-inspired tone, the customers selected Navajo Beige lap siding from the James Hardie Statement Collection. For added depth, the homeowners finished the look with trim in Snowcap White, and the final result is smooth and clean.

Cedar siding will attract a host of pests in the Colorado environment, and this Centennial, CO homeowner was dealing with woodpecker damage.

This Centennial home was built in 1983 and still wore the cedar siding common on Colorado homes from that era. Vertical cedar siding creates a rustic and lovely finish, but it is impractical and even hazardous over time in the Colorado climate. Wood siding options are easily susceptible to weather elements and other natural hazards, including pest infestation. 

These homeowners were dealing with woodpecker infestation, and the side of their Centennial home was riddled with the evidence. Not only is it frustrating and unsightly, it makes the siding even more vulnerable, gaping holes inviting in more pests and weather damage. Wood siding is porous and can absorb moisture to the point of interior damage. With woodpecker holes, that damage speeds up, allowing moisture through the siding planks at an even faster rate. This sort of moisture infiltration leads to soft or spongey siding, which is compounded by Colorado’s other weather patterns, especially temperature shifts and baking sun. Eventually, cedar wood siding—even without woodpecker damage—will warp, crack, or bubble.

James Hardie fiber cement siding is the perfect design for Colorado homes because it holds up in the weather and against wildlife.

For Colorado homeowners looking to avoid this damage in the future, the best option is a fiber cement siding, such as James Hardie lap siding. Fiber cement siding is a composite of cement and cellulose fibers that has been designed with harsh weather in mind. The durable material is impenetrable by both wildlife and weather, so unlike cedar wood siding, fiber cement siding will not warp, crack, or peel—and woodpeckers can’t get through it.

By replacing their wood siding with fiber cement siding, these homeowners automatically protected their home against woodpeckers in the area. Without woodpecker holes to keep up with and patch, the homeowners have gained time and peace of mind.

Siding replacement can be a problem-solver, but function and beauty go hand-in-hand, and this Centennial property also benefited from a gorgeous refresh with the James Hardie Statement Collection and Color Plus technology.

This Centennial home was built in 1983, so with or without woodpecker damage, the homeowners were ready for an upgrade. The beauty of James Hardie fiber cement siding is, not only is designed for protection, it is a high-style choice in the siding replacement world. Pressed in a factory setting to mimic the grain of wood, this James Hardie lap siding offers the same rustic charm of the homeowners’ original cedar wood siding, just with a modern twist and a whole heap more protection. 

Opting for a classic profile and a earth-inspired tone, the customers selected Navajo Beige lap siding from the James Hardie Statement Collection. James Hardie siding is crafted to last a lifetime, so a timeless, natural color choice is something that will stand the test of time, not only in function, but in curb appeal. For added depth, the homeowners finished the look with trim in Snowcap White, and the final result is smooth and clean.

Without the threat of infestation, this Centennial home siding will last a lifetime, backed by James Hardie’s generous product and Color Plus warranties on fiber cement siding.

Cedar wood siding was bound to deteriorate on this Centennial home, but James Hardie fiber cement siding is built to endure the test of time. James Hardie fiber cement siding is so resilient, the makers offer the most generous warranty on the market. Fiber cement lap siding is guaranteed for 30 years and will never warp like wood siding will. Not only that, Statement Collection color choices are backed by Color Plus technology, a 15-year guarantee that the color will never fade, chip, or peel. 

These Centennial homeowners love their home again, and it’s a love that can and will last them a lifetime thanks to James Hardie fiber cement siding.

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