Fiber Cement Siding in Marietta, GA

Fiber cement has become the go-to upgrade for Marietta homes that started life with hardboard or wood siding. Made from cement, sand and wood fibers, it will not swell when it gets wet, termites have no interest in it and it does not burn. Once painted, it looks like crisp wood lap siding from the street, which suits the traditional houses found all over East Cobb and Indian Hills.

Why It Works in Our Climate

• Humidity: boards stay flat and stable through muggy summers.
• Termites: there is nothing in it for subterranean termites to eat.
• Storms: the weight and rigidity stand up well to wind and flying debris.
• Paint: factory-primed or factory-finished boards hold paint for many years.

Replacing Hardboard Siding

Many Marietta neighborhoods built from the 1970s through the 1990s have pressed hardboard siding. When its edges swell and the surface flakes, the boards are failing. We remove the hardboard, fix any rotted sheathing or framing it was hiding, install a new water-resistive barrier and flashing, and then put up fiber cement with the proper gaps, fasteners and clearances.

Installation Details That Matter

• Clearance above the ground, decks and roofs so the bottom edge is not sitting in water
• Butt joints backed with flashing
• Blind or face nailing done to the manufacturer's spacing
• Cut edges sealed or primed before installation
• Silica-dust controls when boards are cut

Styles

Smooth or wood-grain lap siding, vertical panels with battens, shingle-style siding for gables and matching trim boards can be combined on one house. For heritage homes near the Square, see our custom siding designs service.