Installed with corrosion-resistant fasteners and proper edge sealing, fiber cement holds up to hail, pests, and rot better than most alternatives.
Our saws use vacuum shrouds to control silica dust, a real jobsite hazard when cutting fiber cement dry.
Crews are certified on HardieZone requirements and manufacturer-approved fastening patterns, not general siding methods.
Certification gets renewed on a regular cycle, and we can show proof of current standing on request.
Fiber cement is heavier and requires precise handling — our crews are trained specifically for this material.
We carry the liability coverage appropriate for heavier-material installation work.
Cracked or impact-damaged fiber cement panels get prioritized quickly, especially after hail events.
New installation estimates are typically scheduled within the same week.
Fiber cement costs more upfront than vinyl, and your estimate reflects material and labor separately so the trade-off is clear.
Repairs are priced by scope, not bundled into a bigger sales pitch.
Fiber cement's durability depends heavily on correct cutting, fastening, and edge sealing during install.
Corrosion-resistant fasteners are used throughout, since standard fasteners can react poorly with cement-based material. Blade selection matters more than most people expect — a standard wood-cutting blade dulls fast and chips factory edges.
Cracked or impact-damaged panels get replaced individually, color-matched when the product line is still available. We test-fit a replacement panel dry before final fastening to confirm the color batch reads correctly in daylight.
Unsealed cut edges are the most common cause of early trim failure on fiber cement jobs. Any cut edge gets a coat of touch-up primer before caulking, which the factory edge already has but a field cut doesn't.
Fiber cement's paintable surface allows a full color change without replacing panels, when the surface is still sound. A 100% acrylic exterior formulation is used, matched to fiber cement manufacturer paint guidelines.
Impact damage documentation is provided in a format suited for insurance claims. We note impact direction and pattern, which helps distinguish hail from a single fallen-branch strike for claim purposes.
Flashing details around windows and doors get upgraded to current best practice where needed. Older galvanized fasteners sometimes corrode faster than the fiber cement around them — we swap to stainless or coated fasteners on repairs.
We'll ask about panel age and any visible cracking to gauge scope before scheduling.
A certified estimator or technician arrives to inspect panels, fasteners, and edge sealing.
You get a written price covering material, certified labor, and a realistic timeline.
Workmanship on fiber cement work is guaranteed the same as any material we install.
Install looks sharp and the crew clearly knew what they were doing with a heavier material — no chipped edges anywhere.
Repainted our aging fiber cement instead of replacing it and it looks brand new for a fraction of the cost.
They used a vacuum saw for every cut, which I appreciated with kids playing nearby during the install.
Fiber cement held up through a bad hail season better than our neighbor's vinyl did.
Call now for a free estimate on fiber cement installation, repair, or a color refresh.
Call +1-844-782-0929Superior Siding Solutions installs and repairs Fiber Cement Siding throughout Downers Grove and the surrounding Downers Grove, IL area.
