HardieTrim® Boards: The Finishing Touch for a Beautiful, Durable Exterior
When it comes to completing the look of your home’s exterior, no detail is too small. HardieTrim® Boards by James Hardie offer the perfect finishing touch, providing both aesthetic appeal and enhanced protection for your home. Whether you’re looking to add clean lines around windows and doors, accentuate architectural features, or protect your home’s corners and edges, HardieTrim Boards are a versatile, durable solution that can elevate the entire look of your property.
What are HardieTrim® Boards?
HardieTrim Boards are fiber cement trim products designed to complement James Hardie siding products, such as HardiePlank® Lap Siding, HardieShingle® Siding, and HardiePanel® Vertical Siding. Made from a blend of cement, sand, and cellulose fibers, HardieTrim Boards are engineered to withstand the elements while providing a crisp, attractive finish to your home’s exterior.
Key Features:
Material
Fiber cement, which combines cement, sand, and cellulose fibers.
Finish Options
Available in smooth, wood-grain (CedarMill®), and beaded (Beaded CedarMill®) textures.
Thickness
Offered in various thicknesses (5/4″ and 4/4″) and widths (3.5″, 5.5″, 7.25″, and 9.25″) to suit different design needs.
ColorPlus® Technology
Factory-applied, baked-on finish that resists fading and provides long-lasting color.
Why Choose HardieTrim® Boards?
1. Enhanced Durability and Protection
HardieTrim Boards are designed to withstand the harshest environmental conditions, providing lasting protection for your home’s most vulnerable areas. Unlike wood trim, which can warp, crack, or rot over time, HardieTrim is resistant to moisture, pests, and fire, ensuring that your home’s exterior remains intact and beautiful for years to come.
Weather Resistance: HardieTrim Boards are engineered to resist moisture, making them ideal for use in areas prone to rain, snow, and humidity. This moisture resistance prevents issues like swelling, warping, and cracking, which are common with traditional wood trim.
Pest and Rot Resistance: Unlike wood, HardieTrim Boards are impervious to termites, carpenter ants, and other pests. They also resist rot and fungal decay, ensuring that your trim retains its integrity and appearance over time.
Fire Resistance: Made from non-combustible materials, HardieTrim provides added protection against fire, which is particularly important in fire-prone areas. This added layer of safety can give homeowners peace of mind.
2. Versatile Design Options
HardieTrim Boards are available in a variety of profiles, textures, and sizes, allowing you to create a look that complements your home’s architecture and style. Whether you’re aiming for a clean, modern finish or a more rustic, traditional look, HardieTrim has the versatility to match your design vision.
Smooth Finish: The Smooth profile offers a clean, crisp look that’s ideal for modern or contemporary homes. This finish provides a sleek, polished appearance that enhances the architectural lines of your home.
Rustic Grain Finish: For a more traditional or craftsman-style home, the Rustic finish mimics the natural texture of wood, adding warmth and character to your exterior.
Crown Moulding: HardieTrim Crown Moulding provides a decorative, elegant touch to areas such as window and door headers, eaves, and other architectural features. This profile adds depth and detail, creating a sophisticated finish.
3. Complements Any James Hardie Siding Product
HardieTrim Boards are specifically designed to work in harmony with other James Hardie siding products. Whether you’re installing HardiePlank® Lap Siding, HardieShingle® Siding, or HardiePanel® Vertical Siding, HardieTrim adds a seamless, cohesive look to your exterior.
Windows and Doors: Use HardieTrim Boards to create clean, defined edges around windows and doors, enhancing their appearance and providing additional protection against the elements.
Corners: HardieTrim Boards can be used to cover and protect the corners of your home, adding visual interest while guarding against moisture infiltration and physical damage.
Frieze Boards: Install HardieTrim Boards as frieze boards beneath eaves or rooflines to create a polished, finished look that ties together the overall design of your home.
4. Low Maintenance with Long-Lasting Color
As with other James Hardie products, HardieTrim Boards are available with ColorPlus® Technology, a factory-applied, baked-on finish that ensures vibrant, long-lasting color. This finish is specifically designed to withstand the elements, reducing the need for frequent painting and upkeep.
ColorPlus® Technology: The ColorPlus finish is applied in a controlled factory setting, ensuring even coverage and a consistent, durable color that resists fading, chipping, and cracking.
Minimal Upkeep: With ColorPlus Technology, your HardieTrim Boards will maintain their color and appearance with minimal maintenance. A simple rinse with a garden hose is often enough to keep them looking like new.
5. Engineered for Climate®
Like all James Hardie products, HardieTrim Boards are part of the HardieZone® System, meaning they are engineered to perform optimally in specific climates. This ensures that your trim will withstand the environmental conditions in your region, whether that includes heavy rain, high humidity, or extreme heat.
Hurricane and Hail Resistance: In regions prone to hurricanes and hailstorms, HardieTrim Boards are designed to resist impact and water infiltration, protecting your home’s most vulnerable areas.
Heat and Humidity: For homes in hot, humid climates, HardieTrim resists swelling, warping, and mold growth, ensuring it maintains its form and function over time.
Cold and Snow: In colder regions, HardieTrim Boards are engineered to resist moisture absorption, preventing damage caused by freezing and thawing cycles.
Installation and Performance
Professional Installation
Working with a certified installer ensures that HardieTrim Boards is installed correctly, minimizing potential issues such as water infiltration, improper fastening, or misalignment.
Longevity
When installed correctly, HardiePlank Lap Siding can last 30-50 years or more, providing long-term protection and value for your home.
Warranty
HardieTrim® Boards—The Essential Finishing Touch for Your Home
HardieTrim Boards offer the perfect combination of style, durability, and low maintenance, making them an essential component of any exterior design. Whether you’re adding the finishing touches to a new build or updating the trim on your existing home, HardieTrim provides the versatility, protection, and aesthetic appeal you need to achieve a beautiful, cohesive look.
If you’re ready to enhance your home with HardieTrim Boards, contact us today to learn more about this product and to schedule a consultation. Our team of experts is here to help you achieve the beautiful, durable exterior you’ve always wanted.
Get Started with a Free Consultation
Your property’s exterior deserves the best, and we’re here to deliver just that. Start your siding project with a free consultation, where we’ll assess your needs, discuss your options, and help you choose the perfect siding solution. Contact us today to take the first step toward a more beautiful and resilient exterior.