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Old 05-03-2008, 02:43 AM   #21
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I can't wait to see this stuff! I hear they have a new plant in GA and offer lap siding now. Hardie has recently pissed me off on my last job and cost me big bucks due to delays. Can't wait to try something else. Even if Nichiha is a little more (and it is) I'm ready to go upscale in FC siding. Have you used it yet?
Talking to my hardware rep I heard Nichita has a higher percentage of silica. I don't take the guys word for gold but I'm curious as I'm not a fan of massive amounts of silica entering anyones respiratory system. Anyone hear anything about what percentages of what material make up whatever material?

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Old 05-04-2008, 11:52 AM   #22
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The nichiha is better in my opinion.

I've hung about 100sq of the lap siding so far. It's so new that I haven't been able to sell it to much. It also scares my normal builders because they are buying james hardie's name not some Japanese stuff.....

I think alot of you will have trouble getting it. Since the only factory is in Atlanta by the time you add freight it get's to some area's it's get's to be to expensive.

I can barely get only because I'm in the loop with a distributor that can get it here. It costs me about a $ 1.00 cheaper per piece for a the normal primed 7 1/4".
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For any of you within 200 miles of Nashville [or anyone willing to drive further to pick it up] I have a connection thru someone to get Nichiha for really low pricing. We use the stuff all the time and love it.

We pay $5.25/pc for 8-1/4" smooth or cedar
and $4.25/pc for 6-1/4" smooth or cedar

The guy only sells it to me in unit(s) + additional pieces

The bigger the job, the lower the price and then some.

Email me at tiffany@nashvillebuildingsupply.net and I'll
give you his number -- he's really helpful with info on
comparing the brands too..he made us a believer.
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Tar paper. It lasts longer, holds up better and a snap to install. I prefer the black stuff
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hardi is all we use out here in the tennessee hills works wonderful as long as someone doesn't nail it 1/4 inch from the top
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Hardie, time tested, beautiful finishes.
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