Wood products require much less energy to produce than concrete or steel. An independent comparison of the energy needed to obtain, manufacture, transport and install building materials for identical wood frame, steel frame and concrete houses proves wood's environmental superiority over alternative materials. The result is more fossil fuels saved with less air and water pollution.
 
Benefits of Wood - Wood surpasses steel and concrete in the following categories:
  • Energy use
  • Resource use
  • Pollution
  • Environment impact
  • Green Building

James Hardie products are rare in that they combine beauty and durability and also are considered "Green and Sustainable" by industry professionals. There are a number of quality building products in the marketplace to choose from, but only James Hardie delivers the level of durability and peace-of-mind you can trust. James Hardie® exterior and interior products combine sustainability and beauty, and offer unmatched durability.
 
Benefits of HardiPlank:

• Ten manufacturing facilities support the regional economy and reduce the environmental impact caused by transportation of materials.
• Raw materials that are extracted and processed near each manufacturing facility also reduces transportation.
• Raw materials are low in toxicity – wood pulp, cement, sand and water (recycled up to 4 times).
• Longer lasting materials not only require fewer resources for replacement but also reduce maintenance and repair costs.
• Unique ColorPlus manufacturing process bakes on paint in our factories delivering a quality, consistent finish, eliminating VOCs during exterior painting. 15-year finish
warranty ensures reduced need for repainting.
• James Hardie siding is non-combustible in accordance with ASTM E 136 and can be installed to achieve MIAMI-DADE Large and Small Missile Impact Rating.
• Manufacturing processes focus on quality, first-run materials. Zero to Landfill project aimed at reducing amount of raw materials waste sent to the landfills by half.

 
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