Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Re: HardeePlank (was Consensus in cohousing)

[Laura Fitch, A.I.A. (lfitch]

Diane,

You probably already know our experience.  We priced all sorts of 
materials at Pioneer Valley.  At htat time, Hardi Plank was 
significantly LESS than cedar.  The labor tends to run the same or a 
little more because it is harder to cut, heavier to handle, and harder 
to nail, but most contractors after they've used it once are comfortable 
with it.

Hardi Plank comes with a 50 year warranty.  You can also get a 15 year 
paint warranty if you have it pre-finished, and that is because it is so 
stable that it supposedly holds paint longer than solid wood.  Although 
cement is not a particularly "green" component in the Hardi-Plank, 
overall I think it is a "greener" product than cedar.  Cedar however can 
be left natural (unpainted) which can safe some money initially and on 
maintenance, but may not be a suitable aesthetic.

Mary will probably voice the same  opinion this weekend.  Good luck with 
your tough decisions.

Laura

Diane Simpson wrote:

> Hi Peg et al!
>
> The comment about the HardeePlank caught my eye because that's what 
> we're planning to use. Our contractor claims we can save 32-45K by 
> using 3/4 red cedar siding. Has anyone else who's used HardeePlank 
> found it to be cheaper than cedar? What are some of the maintenance 
> trade-offs?
>
> Thanks for any advice you can give!
>
> --Diane Simpson
> JP COHOUSING  617-524-6614
> P.O. BOX 420 BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS
> HTTP://WWW.JPCOHOUSING.ORG
> "The people who surround you define the quality of your life."
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> On Thursday, August 7, 2003, at 08:48 PM, Peg Blum wrote:
>
> > In general, the process has worked well.  Except when deciding what 
> > colors
> > to paint the dining room and some other spaces in our common house.  
> > (And I
> > dread the day when our exterior HardeePlank will need repainting....)
> >
> > Peg Blum
>
>
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Laura Fitch, A.I.A.
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