According to the company, Hardie siding is more expensive than vinyl, less expensive than brick, equal or less expensive than hardboard or composite siding and less expensive than synthetic stucco.

Hardboard’s lightweight ... ANSI A135.4 and A135.5 were developed through the sponsorship of the Composite Panel Association (CPA) in conjunction with producers, users, and general interest ...

Hardboard was “discovered” by George Mason. According to the legend, Mason was running the press for making wood fiber ceiling tiles, a low density product that relies on intwining of the wood ...