Material comparison
Vinyl vs fiber-cement siding
General info only. Check with a licensed pro and your local building department.
From FEMA, James Hardie and the vinyl siding trade group's certification program.
| Topic | What the source says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Fiber-cement warranty | James Hardie: 30-year, non-prorated, transferable limited warranty on its siding. | Official page checked 2026-10-30 |
| Fire | James Hardie: its fiber-cement siding is noncombustible (ASTM E136). | Official page checked 2026-10-30 |
| Wildfire areas | FEMA P-737: use noncombustible siding such as fiber cement in wildfire zones. | Official page checked 2026-10-30 |
| Vinyl standard | Vinyl siding can be certified to ASTM D3679 through the VSI certification program (impact, wind load, weathering). | Official page checked 2026-10-30 |
Not confirmed yet
- Unknown Vinyl siding warranty terms (no maker page checked).
- Unknown Denver installed price for either.
- Unknown Hail performance of each.
Warranty terms are the maker's and change; read the current warranty for the exact product before you buy.