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What is the Best Siding for Colorado?
From 100° summers to golf-ball hail and sub-zero winters—your siding needs to do more than look good. It needs to survive.
Colorado Siding Comparison: Fiber Cement vs. Vinyl vs. Wood
In our 31 years of experience as a licensed general contractor in Longmont, we have seen which materials fail and which ones stand the test of time.
1. James Hardie (The Gold Standard)
Fiber cement is the clear winner for Colorado. It is non-combustible (crucial for wildfire zones) and doesn’t become brittle in the cold. It’s engineered specifically for the HZ5 climate zone (Northern Colorado).
2. Vinyl Siding (The Budget Choice)
While affordable, vinyl often fails in Colorado. Our high UV exposure makes it fade and become brittle, meaning a single hailstorm will shatter it like glass.
3. Engineered Wood (SmartSide)
A strong contender that handles impact well, but requires more maintenance than fiber cement and is not fire-rated in the same category as James Hardie.
Why the “Best” Siding is only as good as the installer.
Even the best materials will fail if not flashed and nailed correctly. Josh Brooks Construction and Renovation Inc. follows the “No Problems, Only Solutions” approach, ensuring your siding meets the 2026 Colorado Energy Codes for maximum efficiency.
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