The look of wood with none of the upkeep. James Hardie fiber cement stands up to salt air and storms, and we install it to the manufacturer's exact specifications.
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James Hardie fiber cement siding gives you the depth and character of wood with far less maintenance. It will not rot, warp, or feed insects, it stands up to salt air and nor'easters, and its baked-on ColorPlus finish keeps its color for years.
Hardie siding only performs when it is installed to the manufacturer's specifications: correct clearances, flashing, and fastening. That is exactly how our crews install it.
From classic HardiePlank lap siding to board-and-batten and cedar-look shingle panels, there is a Hardie profile for every Long Island home style. See the options side by side and get pricing with a free estimate. Comparing every material first? Start with our Long Island siding contractors overview.
Fiber cement comes off the truck heavy, and it rewards a crew that respects the manual. We strip the old siding, check the sheathing underneath, wrap the walls, and flash every window and door before a single board goes up. Then we hang HardiePlank, board and batten, or HardieShingle to the clearances the factory calls for, and we register your warranty before we leave.
The same habits carry over from our Long Island roofing jobs, where sloppy flashing shows up as a stain on somebody's ceiling. Walls are no different. If you would rather have Long Island cedar siding in real wood, we install that too, and we will tell you straight which one makes sense for your house and your budget.
Hardie is the premium fiber cement standard for a reason, but the product is only half the story. Here is the honest breakdown.
Fiber cement shrugs off salt air, wind-driven rain, and freeze-thaw cycles, and Hardie engineers boards specifically for the Northeast climate zone. It is built for exactly the weather Long Island delivers.
Cement-based boards do not rot, warp, burn, or feed insects, and insurers notice all of it. Hardie holds its shape and integrity where wood and vinyl fail.
The baked-on ColorPlus finish resists fading years longer than field-applied paint and carries its own finish warranty. Your color survives the salt air and summer sun.
Homeowners ask for this product by half a dozen names, and they all belong to the same James Hardie fiber cement family. Here is what each name actually means.
HardiePlank is Hardie's lap siding line, the horizontal boards you see on colonials and capes across Long Island. Hardiplank siding and hardie plank are simply alternate spellings of the same product.
Hardie board is the everyday nickname for the company's fiber cement boards, not a separate product. One caution: HardieBacker is an interior tile backer board for bathrooms, not siding, even though the names sound nearly identical.
Fiber cement is the material itself, a blend of cement, sand, and cellulose fiber that James Hardie manufactures. Whichever name you walk in with, we will put the actual boards in your hands at your free estimate and clear up the names on the spot.
Off-spec installation:
Hardie publishes exact clearance, flashing, and fastening specs. Installing outside them voids the warranty homeowners think they have.
Ground and roof clearances:
Boards set tight to roofs and grades wick moisture and fail early. The gaps are in the spec for a reason.
Unregistered warranties:
Make sure your installer registers the product warranty. Ours does it for every job.
James Hardie siding lasts 30 to 50 years on Long Island when installed to spec, and it is backed by a 30-year non-prorated substrate warranty. Hardie's pitch is low maintenance, not no maintenance. The whole routine:
Hardie is a product line, not one look. Three profiles cover most Long Island, NY architecture. You can view their full line of products and colors in the James Hardie exterior siding catalog.
1. HardiePlank Lap Siding:
The classic horizontal profile that suits colonials, capes, and split-levels. The most popular siding board in America.
2. Board-and-Batten Panels:
Vertical lines for farmhouse and modern looks, alone or as an accent.
3. HardieShingle Panels:
The cedar-shake look in fiber cement, built for Hamptons style without the cedar upkeep.
Hardie projects price on three axes, and knowing them makes quotes comparable.
1. Profile and Finish:
Lap, board-and-batten, and shingle panels carry different material and labor prices, and ColorPlus adds the factory finish.
2. Home Size and Detail:
Wall area drives boards, and corners, gables, and trim drive the craftsman hours.
3. Trim and Accent Packages:
HardieTrim, soffits, and mixed-profile accents complete the look and belong in the itemized quote.
Every project gets a written, itemized estimate before any work begins, so the number you approve is the number you pay.
Hardie comes factory-finished in baked-on ColorPlus or primed for painting on site. The difference shows up in year ten, not year one.
Our Advice: Choose ColorPlus when its palette works for your home. The baked finish resists coastal fade years longer than the best field paint, and the finish warranty comes with it.
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The Off-Spec Risk:
James Hardie publishes exact clearance, flashing, and fastening specs. Installation outside them voids the warranty homeowners believe they have.
The Registration Risk:
An unregistered warranty is a brochure. Confirm your installer actually registers the product for you.
Our Approach: Manufacturer-spec installation on every board, documented clearances, and warranties registered in your name before we call the job done.
Yes. Siding is only part of the exterior, and Hardie makes matching pieces for everything around it. We install the complete package on Long Island homes so every edge and overhang gets the same fiber cement protection as the walls.
Every piece is listed line by line in your written estimate, so you see what the complete exterior costs before any work begins.
Siding hides everything behind it, so we look hard before we cover anything. We probe the sheathing for soft spots, check where the roof meets the wall, and note any old leaks around windows and pipe penetrations. Rot that gets buried under new boards does not stop rotting. It costs less to fix it while the wall is open than to tear off fresh Hardie two years later.
Once the walls check out, the workmanship is plain to see. Kickout flashing where the roofline dies into the siding. Gaps held off the deck and the grade so the boards never wick water. Fasteners set flush, not overdriven. Salt air off the Sound and the South Shore punishes shortcuts, and after more than ten years working on Long Island homes we know exactly where it finds them.
We treat every roof like it's protecting our own family.
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More than 20 Google reviews sit behind our 5.0 rating, and our listing is right here on this page for you to read. Every one of them was left by a homeowner whose walls we actually worked on. Look at what they mention, straight courses you can sight down, questions answered without a runaround, and a house left clean. Then compare that against any other installer you are considering.
We stay honest in the estimate too. If vinyl fits your budget better than Hardie, we say so. If your existing siding has years left, we say that instead of selling you a tear-off. A small licensed and insured company living on Long Island referrals cannot afford a bad job, and Benjamin Shepherd still puts his name on every one we finish.
Benny's replaced our whole roof after a storm and made the insurance claim painless. Crew was on time, cleaned up every nail, and the new roof looks incredible. Could not recommend them more.
Got three estimates and Benny's was the only one who actually inspected the attic and flashing. Honest, no pressure, and the price was fair. The new roof was done in two days.
A shingle blew off and I expected the runaround. Instead Benny's came out the next morning, fixed it, and didn't even charge me. That's how you earn a customer for life.
New roof in a single day. The crew showed up on time, protected the landscaping, and the final price matched the quote to the dollar. No surprises anywhere.
Financing made a full replacement doable for us. The office kept us in the loop the whole way and the work passed inspection with zero issues. Truly professional.
Quick response after a windstorm. They tarped the roof the same day and had it fully repaired that week. Lifesavers. I recommend Benny's to every neighbor.
Hardie siding is a premium upgrade, and financing makes it easier to get the real thing instead of settling. Spread the cost into predictable monthly payments instead of draining your savings or leaning on a high-interest credit card.
Checking your options takes just a few minutes and won't affect your credit score. Tell us a little about your project, and we'll walk you through plans with quick approvals, flexible terms, and no prepayment penalties.
Yes. We install James Hardie siding across Long Island to the manufacturer's exact specifications: correct clearances, flashing, and fastening. That is what protects both the siding and the warranty.
Hardie projects are quoted per square foot, and the price moves with the profile, the finish, and how much trim detail your home has. It costs more than vinyl up front and pays it back in lifespan and resale. We give you a written, itemized estimate for free, so the number you approve is the number you pay.
They are all the same James Hardie product family. HardiePlank is Hardie's lap siding line, and hardie board is just the common nickname for their fiber cement boards. If you have seen HardieBacker, that is an interior tile backer board, not siding, and we will happily sort out the names at your free estimate.
Fiber cement only performs when it is installed to Hardie's manual: correct clearances, flashing, and fastening on every board. We document the details and register your warranty in your name before we call the job done. Off-spec installation quietly voids the coverage homeowners think they have.
Yes. We install Hardie board and batten, HardiePanel vertical panels, classic HardiePlank lap siding, and HardieShingle for the cedar shake look, plus the Artisan line. Bring your ideas to the free estimate and we will put the samples side by side.
Hardie's baked-on ColorPlus line covers the popular Long Island palettes, including Arctic White, Evening Blue, Mountain Sage, and Pearl Gray. ColorPlus resists coastal fade years longer than field paint, so most homes never need painting. If you want a custom color, we install primed boards ready for paint.
Yes. We install HardieSoffit panels, HardieTrim, and fascia along with the siding, so the whole exterior matches and every edge is protected. Each piece is listed in your written estimate, line by line.
Hardie costs more up front but delivers a thicker, more architectural look, better impact and fire resistance, and longer life. We give you an honest side-by-side comparison for your home before you decide.
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Real boards come to the first meeting. One of us shows up at the time you picked with Hardie samples you can hold, walks the outside of the house with you, and takes measurements. We talk through profiles and colors at your kitchen table, answer every question, and leave you a free written estimate that spells out the work line by line.
After that the phone stays quiet unless you call us first, because chasing homeowners is not how we run the company. Take the estimate, sleep on it, show it to your neighbor who had siding done last year. The number holds. Most Long Island homeowners we meet just want a straight answer about their house from someone local, and that is what the visit gives you.
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