Homeowners across Bend have been making the switch to fiber cement siding for good reason. The elevation, the UV exposure, the wide temperature swings between seasons, and the occasional hail that rolls through Central Oregon all add up to a tough environment for exterior materials. Fiber cement handles all of it better than most alternatives, and when it’s installed correctly, it holds up for decades with minimal maintenance.
Cascade Crest Exteriors are fiber cement siding contractors in Bend, Oregon with hands-on experience installing and finishing fiber cement on homes throughout Central Oregon. We’re HardiePlank certified, which matters for both the quality of the install and the warranty coverage you get from the manufacturer. If you’re considering fiber cement, here’s what you should know.
Bend sits at around 3,600 feet. The sun is intense up here, and UV radiation breaks down exterior materials faster than it does at lower elevations. Wood fades and rots. Vinyl can go brittle and lose color. Aluminum oxidizes and dents. Fiber cement doesn’t have those problems. It’s made from Portland cement, sand, and cellulose fibers pressed into planks or panels. It doesn’t absorb water, it doesn’t rot, and it holds paint for a long time.
The freeze and thaw cycle in Central Oregon is also hard on siding. Materials that expand and contract a lot with temperature changes develop gaps and cracks over time. Fiber cement has very low thermal movement, which means it stays tight through Bend winters and summer heat alike.
We’ve installed fiber cement siding on homes in NorthWest Crossing, Awbrey Butte, Shevlin Commons, and throughout the Bend area. It’s become the go-to choice for both new construction and re-siding projects out here, and for good reason.
Fiber cement siding installation requires more care than vinyl. The material is heavier, it has to be cut differently (dry cutting with a fiber cement blade to keep silica dust contained), and the fastening pattern matters. Incorrect nailing leads to cracking and warranty issues. That’s part of why certification from the manufacturer is worth asking about when you’re comparing fiber cement siding contractors in Bend, Oregon.
We install James Hardie products including HardiePlank lap siding, HardiePanel vertical siding, HardieShingle, and HardieTrim. We also work with other fiber cement brands when the project calls for it. Every install includes proper flashing at windows and doors, correct clearances from grade and roofing, and back-priming on any field-cut edges to protect the core from moisture.
Those details matter. Fiber cement that’s installed without back-priming cut edges, or with improper clearances from soil or roofing, can wick moisture into the core and fail prematurely. We don’t skip those steps because a callback on a siding job nobody wants, and because the warranty requires it.
Most fiber cement re-sides on a standard Bend home take five to seven days depending on complexity, profile, and how much trim work is involved.
Fiber cement comes in several profiles and each gives a different look to the exterior.
Lap siding is the most popular. It mimics traditional wood clapboard and works on craftsman, farmhouse, and contemporary homes alike. It’s what you’ll see on a lot of the newer builds in NorthWest Crossing and around the Bend River Promenade area.
Vertical panel siding is popular on more modern or mountain-style homes and pairs well with horizontal lap on accent walls. We see a lot of board and batten combinations on custom builds out toward Sisters and Tumalo.
Shingle-style fiber cement gives a more coastal or craftsman look and works well on the older home styles in the Westside and Old Bend neighborhoods.
We can mix profiles on the same house, which is a popular design choice for adding dimension and character to an exterior without adding a lot of cost.
Fiber cement has to be painted. It comes either primed or pre-finished from the factory. Pre-finished products come with a baked-on color coat and a longer paint warranty. Primed products need to be painted on site within a certain timeframe after install.
As an exterior painting contractor in Bend, we handle the finish painting on every fiber cement job we do. That means consistent color, proper application thickness, and paint products that are compatible with the substrate. We’ve seen fiber cement painted with the wrong products and it doesn’t hold well, especially in the Bend sun.
We also repaint existing fiber cement siding that has faded or is due for a refresh. Fiber cement holds paint well and repainting it is a straightforward job when the surface is properly cleaned and prepped first. A good repaint on fiber cement in Central Oregon should last eight to twelve years depending on exposure and color.
We paint all exterior surfaces together when needed, including trim, fascia, soffits, and garage doors, so the whole exterior reads as one finished project.
Cascade Crest Exteriors serves Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver, La Pine, Tumalo, and surrounding areas. We come out for a free estimate, look at the full exterior, and give you a written proposal with exact scope, materials, and pricing before any work starts.
If you’re looking for fiber cement siding contractors in Bend, Oregon who know the material and the climate, call Cascade Crest Exteriors. We’d love to come take a look.
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