Fiber cement.
Elite Preferred.
Zero regrets.
Dallas is one of the only James Hardie Elite Preferred installers in Utah — the highest certification Hardie awards. Elite Preferred installations qualify for the full 30-year Hardie product warranty. 30-year warranty. Fire resistant. 1 inch hail rated. 130mph wind rated. Built for Utah's climate from day one.
Built for Utah's
climate extremes.
James Hardie introduced HardiePlank to the North American market in the early 1990s. Since then it has become the most installed siding brand in America — and for good reason. Fiber cement handles everything Utah throws at it.
- ◆HardieZone HZ5 formulation — specifically engineered for Utah's freeze-thaw climate zone. Not the same product sold in Arizona or Florida.
- ◆1 inch hail impact resistance — Class 4 impact rating available. Utah hailstorms will not dent or damage fiber cement the way they damage vinyl or aluminum.
- ◆Fire resistant — non-combustible — critical in Utah's wildland-urban interface areas. Hardie does not burn.
- ◆ColorPlus Technology — color baked at the factory not painted on site. 15-year color warranty. Dramatically more fade resistant than field-applied paint.
- ◆Adds significant home value — James Hardie siding consistently ranks among the highest ROI exterior projects at resale. Appraisers and buyers recognize it.
Every look.
Every architecture.
James Hardie offers six distinct siding styles — from traditional lap siding to modern vertical panels to authentic cedar shake profiles. Dallas installs all six and can mix styles on the same home for added visual interest.
Color baked in.
Not painted on.
ColorPlus Technology applies color at the factory under controlled conditions — multiple coats, baked in, sealed on all four sides. The result is dramatically more fade-resistant than field-applied paint and carries a 15-year color warranty directly from James Hardie.
- ◆15-year color warranty — from James Hardie directly. Not just a contractor promise.
- ◆Caulked and primed at the factory — all butt joints pre-primed. Significantly reduces moisture infiltration risk at joints.
- ◆No painting for 15 years — unlike wood or engineered wood siding which requires repainting every 5 to 7 years in Utah's UV.
- ◆Available in most Hardie styles — HardiePlank, HardiePanel, Board and Batten, and HardieShingle all available in ColorPlus.
Screen colors are approximate. Dallas brings full ColorPlus samples to your consultation. Colors shown are a selection — full palette available.
Only a stucco master
can do this right.
Converting from stucco to Hardie is not a simple siding project. It requires complete EIFS removal — which must be done forensically to preserve the sheathing. Full sheathing inspection. Rot remediation. New moisture barrier. Then Hardie installation. Dallas is the only contractor in Utah who does all of this under one contract because he has mastered both systems.
Hardie installed over existing stucco is possible in some situations but not recommended by Dallas. The uneven stucco surface creates fastening issues, the moisture barrier cannot be properly inspected or replaced, and any hidden damage stays hidden. Full removal means a clean substrate and a warranted installation from day one.
Utah homes.
Transformed.
Every Hardie project below is an Elite Preferred installation performed personally by Dallas. Full 30-year Hardie product warranty on every job.
Fiber cement vs
everything else.
Utah homeowners considering siding have three real choices — James Hardie fiber cement, vinyl siding, or engineered wood. Here is the honest comparison.
Vinyl is cheaper upfront. It fades, warps in Utah's temperature extremes, and looks like vinyl. Engineered wood is susceptible to moisture damage when not installed perfectly — and installation is rarely perfect. Hardie costs more than both. It also lasts longer than both, looks better than both, and holds its value better than both at resale. That is why Dallas recommends it.
| What matters | Hardie | Vinyl | Eng. Wood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifespan | 30+ years | 20-25 years | 15-20 years |
| Fire resistance | Non-combustible | Melts | Burns |
| Hail resistance | Class 4 | Cracks | Dents |
| Color warranty | 15 years | Fades | Repaints needed |
| Freeze-thaw | HardieZone HZ5 | Warps | Swells |
| Resale value | Highest ROI | Medium | Medium |
| Maintenance | Minimal | Low | High |
James Hardie
answered.
The questions Utah homeowners ask before choosing James Hardie siding.
Elite Preferred.
30-year warranty.
Utah's best.
One of the only Elite Preferred Hardie installers in Utah. Full 30-year product warranty. 1-year workmanship warranty. Dallas on every job personally.