Hi we are remodeling exterior of our home this coming spring.
We are in process of making decision for our siding.
We are considering CERTAplank single 7” Reinforced siding by CertainTeed.
Although we love the look of Hardy Plank we won’t like the upkeep years to come.
Have been told by some very good builders that although it’s a very heavy duty product the seams open up with weather contraction and they get water behind.
They even told me that if client really wants it now they recommend getting unpainted one and paint it on-site with good exterior paint to minimize those openings and keep water out.
So I also looked into Everlast Advanced Composite siding planks.
After looking at cons it’s not a Eco friendly option for me.
Especially to get rid of later on when ripped out.
So I’m kind of leaning towards the CertainTeed CERTAplank single 7” Reinforced Siding.
Has anyone used it and what are your thoughts on it?
Does it hold up well to our North East wind storms?
Is it noisey,have seams stayed closed since they overlap.
What was used under this siding for protection?
My contractor wants to use waterproof tar paper behind the siding.
He said it holds better than new house wraps like Tyvek.
Please help me make this decision!
Thanks in advance!