James Hardie Fiber Cement Siding: Preferred Contractor
HardiePlank, HardiePanel & Board-and-Batten for Indianapolis Homes
SPG Roofing & Exteriors is a James Hardie-certified contractor. James Hardie is the world's leading manufacturer of fiber cement siding, trusted on over 8 million homes in North America. Their HardiePlank lap siding, HardiePanel vertical siding, and HardieShingle products are engineered specifically for climate conditions like Indiana's: resisting moisture damage, freeze-thaw cracking, and termite intrusion that compromise wood and vinyl alternatives. Our Preferred status means factory-certified installation crews and access to James Hardie's strongest warranty coverage.
Brands We Work With
We install systems and products from leading manufacturers.
HardiePlank Lap Siding: America's Most Popular Siding
HardiePlank lap siding is the most-installed siding product in North America, and for good reason. It delivers the classic horizontal clapboard appearance that suits everything from Craftsman bungalows to modern farmhouse designs. HardiePlank resists rotting, warping, and cracking that plague wood siding, while providing a substantial, solid feel that vinyl cannot match.
Available in smooth and cedarmill textures, HardiePlank installs with a variety of reveal options (4", 5", 6", 7" exposure) to customize the proportions for your home's architecture. ColorPlus factory finish eliminates the need for on-site painting and provides a consistent, durable color coat that resists Indiana's UV exposure, rain, and temperature swings.
Board-and-Batten & HardiePanel Vertical Siding
Vertical siding has become one of the most requested exterior treatments for contemporary and transitional home designs. James Hardie's board-and-batten system uses HardiePanel sheets with applied HardieTrim battens to create clean, defined vertical lines. This approach is popular for full-home installations, accent walls, gable ends, and mixed-texture facades.
SPG has installed board-and-batten on dozens of homes across central Indiana, from new construction to complete re-siding projects. The system requires precise planning for panel layout, batten spacing, and joint locations: details that our Preferred training specifically covers. The result is a modern, high-end appearance with fiber cement's proven durability.
ColorPlus Technology: Factory-Applied Finish
ColorPlus Technology is James Hardie's factory-applied color finish system. Unlike field-painted siding that relies on weather conditions and painter skill, ColorPlus applies multiple coats of proprietary paint under controlled conditions with UV-cured baking. The result is a consistent, chip-resistant finish that maintains color vibrancy significantly longer than traditional paint.
James Hardie offers over 30 ColorPlus colors, from classic whites and grays to bold blues and deep earth tones. Because the finish is factory-controlled, there's no variation between panels: every board matches perfectly. ColorPlus products also carry a 15-year limited warranty on the finish itself, in addition to the 30-year substrate warranty. For homeowners who want lasting beauty with minimal repainting, ColorPlus is the clear choice.
Why Fiber Cement Outperforms Vinyl & Wood
Vinyl siding is popular for its low cost, but it fades, warps in heat, cracks in cold, and provides minimal insulation or structural contribution. Wood siding looks beautiful initially but demands constant maintenance: painting every 5-7 years, caulking, and vigilance against rot, insects, and moisture penetration. Fiber cement eliminates these compromises.
James Hardie fiber cement is dimensionally stable (no warping or expanding), non-combustible, termite-proof, and holds paint dramatically longer than wood. The upfront cost is higher than vinyl but lower than real wood, and the dramatically reduced maintenance costs make fiber cement the best long-term value. Indiana homeowners consistently report that their Hardie siding looks as good 15 years later as the day it was installed.
Key Benefits
Engineered for Indiana Climate
HardieZone HZ5 products are formulated specifically for cold climates with freeze-thaw cycles, moisture, and temperature extremes
Certified Contractor
SPG is certified by James Hardie, so our installations follow Hardie's specifications and qualify for its warranty coverage
ColorPlus Technology
Factory-applied, baked-on color finish resists fading, chipping, and peeling far longer than field-painted alternatives
Fire & Pest Resistant
Fiber cement is non-combustible and impervious to termites, carpenter ants, and woodpeckers: unlike wood or vinyl
30-Year Non-Prorated Warranty
James Hardie's industry-leading 30-year non-prorated warranty on ColorPlus products provides comprehensive coverage without depreciation
Certified Installation Standards
Preferred crews follow Hardie's mandatory installation protocols including gap spacing, fastener patterns, and flashing details
How It Works
From first call to final walkthrough: here's what to expect.
Design Consultation & Assessment
We evaluate your existing siding, discuss style preferences, recommend Hardie products and ColorPlus colors, and provide a detailed scope with accurate measurements.
Material Ordering & Scheduling
ColorPlus products are factory-ordered in your chosen color. We coordinate material delivery with the installation schedule to minimize disruption to your home.
Preferred Installation
Certified crews remove old siding, inspect and repair sheathing, install weather barrier, and apply James Hardie products per mandatory Preferred installation standards.
Final Inspection & Warranty
Detailed quality review of all joints, flashing, caulking, and finish. We register your James Hardie warranty and provide complete documentation.
What Our Customers Say
“SPG did a great job on my siding. One-day service on a ranch house. Great job on everything from initial quote to cleanup! Lindsay and the Cams were perfect.”
“I had my gutters, soffit, and siding done with SPG. Last year I did the gutters and soffit and worked with Jeremy. I got three to four different quotes and SPG was in the middle, but Jeremy’s sales approach and communication were superior. When it came time to do the siding I reached out to Jeremy. They just finished and it looks very nice. I had the siding replaced and they wrapped the windows, doors, and garage door. They did excellent work. The project manager for the siding project was Derek and he was also professional and easy to work with. Derek had to deliver some bad news about my bottom boards (old home, not their problem) being rotten, and he removed a lot of the stress from the situation. He communicated what needed fixed and that they could resolve the issue. Derek and Jeremy both were awesome.”
“We had a very stressful siding situation, and this team made the entire process manageable from start to finish. They were professional, responsive, and flexible throughout. They even met with the insurance adjuster and helped make that transition smooth. Communication was clear, expectations were set well, and the work was handled efficiently. I would absolutely recommend them!”
National Recognition
Top 100 Roofing Contractor in America
Ranked #86 in Roofing Contractor magazine's 2026 Top 100 list, up from #92 in 2025.
The only Central Indiana contractor on the 2026 list.
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