James Hardie lap plank
Hardie® Plank Lap Siding Installation & Replacement
Give your home a classic horizontal look with lap plank. We are a James Hardie Alliance Elite contractor. Compare samples at your consultation.
Hardie® Plank lap siding
Horizontal lines across the whole house.
Hardie® Plank siding runs horizontally. Each row overlaps the one below. Use it across the main walls or pair it with shingle (shake) on a gable, the triangle below a roof peak.
Textures and specifications
Choose your texture and how much of each board shows.
Compare these James Hardie textures and sizes.
Select Cedarmill
A wood grain texture resembling painted wood.
Smooth
A smooth face without wood grain.
Beaded Select Cedarmill
A wood grain face with a decorative edge called a bead. Compare it with Select Cedarmill samples.
Beaded Smooth
A smooth face with a decorative edge called a bead. Compare it with Smooth samples.
Board widths
and primed boards come in widths of 5.25, 6.25, 7.25 and 8.25 inches. The 9.25 and 12 inch widths come only as primed products. We confirm which widths come in the texture and finish you choose.
Exposure
Exposure is how much of each board shows. Published exposures range from 4 to 10.75 inches. Narrower exposures create more horizontal lines. Wider exposures create fewer.
Length and thickness
Planks are 144 inches long and 0.312 inch thick.
HZ5 for this climate
HZ5 siding is designed for climates with freezing temperatures, thawing and seasonal moisture. Its helps water drain away.
Fire performance
It is rated noncombustible (ASTM E136) and has a flame spread rating (ASTM E84). A wall's fire rating depends on all of its materials and how they are installed.
Finish options
Factory painted or painted after installation.
ColorPlus Technology is the factory applied finish. Primed Hardie® Plank is painted after installation.
Choose your lap plank color.
Compare James Hardie ColorPlus colors for Hardie® Plank lap siding. Your project consultant brings samples and confirms local availability for your texture and width. More finishes are available. Future Remodeling also installs the Dream Collection and Hardie® Artisan® Siding, which is painted after installation.
Arctic White
Light Mist
Pearl Gray
Gray Slate
Aged Pewter
Night Gray
Iron Gray
Midnight Black
Cobble Stone
Navajo Beige
Monterey Taupe
Khaki Brown
Timber Bark
Rich Espresso
Mountain Sage
Boothbay Blue
Evening Blue
Deep Ocean
Countrylane Red
Financing
Financing for your siding project.
Most homeowners choose to finance their project. Ask about financing at your consultation.
Warranty
Contact us before anyone makes a permanent repair. James Hardie requires a written product claim within 90 days of finding the damage. Make the claim before any permanent repair. We help you file it.
Manufacturer product warranty
Hardie® Plank lap siding has a 30 year limited manufacturer warranty against manufacturing defects. It also covers hail, woodpecker and termite damage. It excludes labor and accessory material costs. It allows one transfer, subject to its terms.
ColorPlus finish warranty
The separate 15 year ColorPlus limited warranty covers peeling, cracking and chipping. The amount payable decreases after the first year. Coverage ends after year 15. Fading and chalking from normal weathering are excluded. Excess color change coverage applies only during the first three years.
Limited lifetime workmanship warranty
A lifetime limited workmanship warranty is available as an optional upgrade on qualifying full replacements. Your project consultant can walk you through it.
Certifications
James Hardie™ ALLIANCE, Elite tier
The top tier of the James Hardie™ ALLIANCE. Every benefit James Hardie publishes for it is a business benefit: a rewards points multiplier, leads, and a better listing in its directory. It confers no additional product warranty on your siding. James Hardie also states that its listed installation contractors are not affiliated with it and that you hire one directly and at your own risk. We list this because it is true, not because it changes your coverage.
How a siding project runs
We review the work at every step.
Here is what to expect from the first visit to the final walk-through. The steps are the same whether we repair one wall or replace the whole house.
Recent Projects
Roofs, siding, windows and skylights we installed for homeowners in New Jersey.
Reviews and testimonials
What Homeowners Say About Us
Victor Vicencio
“We had our suding replaced by them. From start to finish, they took care of everything, no hassle, problem free. More than satisfied with the outcome”
Mary
Roofing | Northvale, NJ
Jason Lazan
“We had our siding redone by Future Remodeling and it came out great! Tanner and Devin from Future Remodeling were great to work with. We received regular updates throughout the whole project, from start to finish. We selected Cilantro Leaf from the James Hardie Dream Collection.”
Cort
Siding | Mahwah, NJ
Matthew Savino
“The owner Esteban reached out to me and pulled up to the property at a moments notice and got me a quote by the end of the day. I appreciate his professionalism. Thank you.”
Christopher
Roofing, Gutters | Bergenfield, NJ
Danielle D.
“We needed our windows replaced and start to finish, Future Remodeling was a pleasure deal with. Explained all options well and gave a realistic timeline. Darryl really made this remodel painless.”
Broadus
Roofing, Solar | Cedar Knolls, NJ
XJ Ma
“This company did a Fantastic job replacing replaced our roof. They were thorough and went above and beyond on things that we requested. Darryl our Project Manger was a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend this company for your exterior renovations!”
Gene
Roofing, Solar | Saddle Brook, NJ
Beverley Solomon
“The transformation Future Remodeling did to my home is beautiful. Darryl and his team helped my vision come true. Thry were patient and thorough through out the whole process. I couldn't be any happier despite all the bumps that came along with such a remodel. Highly recommend this company.”
Jim
Roofing, Siding | Bayonne, NJ
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Questions and answers
Hardie® Plank lap siding questions.
Is Hardieboard the same as Hardie® Plank?
Hardieboard is a common name for James Hardie fiber cement siding. Hardie® Plank is the horizontal lap siding product in that range.
What is Hardie® Plank lap siding made of?
It is fiber cement, made from cement, sand and cellulose fiber. It stands up to the weather, holds paint well and will not add fuel to a fire.
Is a wider Hardie® Plank exposure better?
It depends on your home. We compare exposures around windows and across walls before you choose.
Does Hardie® Plank lap siding need to be painted?
Yes, if you choose primed boards. ColorPlus boards arrive factory painted. The finish affects available widths.
Can Hardie® Plank lap siding be installed vertically?
It is made to run horizontally. For vertical lines, we use Hardie® Panel vertical siding in a (vertical panel) look.
Does the ColorPlus warranty cover fading?
Fading and chalking from normal weathering are excluded. Excess color change coverage is limited to the first three years.
Does Hardie® Plank have a wind speed rating?
There is no single rating. Framing, fastener spacing, building height and exposure affect wind performance. We follow the manufacturer's installation instructions.
Does a James Hardie Alliance Elite contractor offer a longer product warranty?
No. Alliance Elite status does not extend product coverage. James Hardie does not warrant installation. Ask about our workmanship warranty.
Our Service Area
CondensedFuture Remodeling provides Hardie® Plank fiber cement lap siding installation and replacement services in the entire state of New Jersey and Westchester County, NY.
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