Fiber cement offers a heavier, more impact-resistant panel than vinyl, with a paintable surface for an exact color match.
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.
Trim boards get installed with the same fastening discipline as field panels, with primed edges sealed at every cut. Any cut edge gets a coat of touch-up primer before caulking, which the factory edge already has but a field cut doesn't.
We prep and prime correctly before repainting so the new color coat actually holds. 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.
Insurance-relevant damage gets documented with photos as part of the assessment.
Workmanship on fiber cement work is guaranteed the same as any material we install.
Hail damage assessment found cracking we couldn't see ourselves, which helped the insurance claim go smoother.
Repainted our aging fiber cement instead of replacing it and it looks brand new for a fraction of the cost.
Trim work around every window is sealed properly, no gaps like our old siding had.
Found and fixed incorrect fasteners from our home's original install before they caused bigger problems.
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 Union City and the surrounding Union City, NJ area.
