“Hardie board,” “HardiePlank” and “fiber cement” get used for the same thing. Here’s what each name actually means.
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Hardie board is the everyday name for James Hardie fiber cement siding, made from cement, sand and cellulose fibers. HardiePlank is the lap siding, HardiePanel is vertical siding (often board-and-batten), HardieShingle looks like cedar shingles, HardieTrim covers corners and windows, and Artisan is a thicker premium line. HardieBacker is different: it’s a cement backer board for tile, not siding.
| Name | What it is | Often used for |
|---|---|---|
| HardiePlank | Horizontal lap siding | The main siding on most houses |
| HardiePanel | Vertical panel siding | Board-and-batten with HardieTrim battens; farmhouse and modern looks |
| HardieShingle | Siding shaped like cedar shingles | Gables and accents |
| HardieTrim | Trim boards | Corners, windows, doors, fascia |
| HardieSoffit | Soffit panels, vented or solid | Under the eaves |
| Artisan | Thicker premium lap and trim | Deeper shadow lines |
| HardieBacker | Cement backer board | Under tile indoors, not siding |
Most profiles come in a smooth finish or a wood-grain texture such as Cedarmill, either primed for paint or with factory ColorPlus color. See ColorPlus vs. painted.
Hardie board is James Hardie’s fiber cement siding. Fiber cement is the material; James Hardie is the best-known brand.
No. HardieBacker is a cement backer board for tile. Exterior siding is HardiePlank, HardiePanel or HardieShingle.
This guide is general information for Texas homeowners, not legal or insurance advice. Your policy, your city and your house decide the details.
