As an independent  siding contractor in the portland oregon and southwest washington area I am unbiased regarding product selection for home owners. Many have asked about warranties as they decide which siding is best for them.  Hardie Plank has become the most well know because of their aggressive marketing with realtors which has definitely given them name recognition. They have recently lowered their warranty from 50 years to 30 years but it appears to now be NON pro-rated which is extremely impressive. The reasonable condition is that it MUST be painted within 180 days. If you have a problem you’re going to want to show proof of dates of install and painting. They are calling this regional warranty HZ10. Their closest factory is in the Tacoma area which is a plus as I have personally toured it extensively in 1999  but it would be extremely difficult for a homeowner to go thru it. Pro rated meaning the value goes down a little each year. Certanteed Weatherboards, made in southern Oregon,  has not lowered theirs to 30 years and has a pro-rated 50 year. Personally, I think the non pro-rated is more appealing.  Certanteed Weatherboards are not nearly as well known as Hardi Plank because they have done virtually  NO marketing but the warranty is also impressive largely do to the primer system they developed which actually imbeds INTO the pores of the product after being heated up at ridiculously high temperatures.  Next would be vinyl siding and these warranties are different for the reason that there are so many vinyl siding manufactures out there. Most vinyl siding has a lifetime warranty unless you pick a dark color. Remember, even though  different vinyl manufactures have a lifetime warranty that doesnt make their actual products equal by any means. There are HUGE differences in quality, grain texture, shape, profile, locking system etc. Many vinyl siding manufacturers also have NON pro-rated warranties which are easily transferable to the next homeowner. On some, these extended transferable  warranties are ALSO non pro-rated so thats a big plus when you sell but dont forget to show the potential buyer of your home. I should say vinyl has lost its reputation in the eyes of many consumers though so their are pros and cons to ANY product you choose.  Next is cedar siding. You’re not going to like this. Pretty much no manufacturer warranty since it is not manufactured by man.  Cedar remains popular although generally considerably more expensive for materials and definitely takes more up keep although  some homeowners  fail to maintain it which then after a few years can look more worn than it should. It takes a long time to rot which is a plus. Think of an old cedar fence in the backyard touching the dirt which takes a while to start rotting even though its touching the dirt. It will eventually rot but takes a while. I have traveled and been to 4 factories out of state over the past 2 decades. I hope you found this basic warranty information helpful. Feel free to visit      http://superiorexteriorsystems.com/ even more information and pictures. thanks for listening.

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