On Thu, 09 Feb 2006 15:43:26 -0500, wrote:

I am considering using a colored (probably grey) fiber cement siding for a
fairly large new home.


1. Are some brands better than others or should I just go by material
price?

2. Any surface textures I should avoid?

3. I know installation is important. I will be subbing this out. Any
tips?

Many thanks for any help.

Having gone through this with a house in Oregon, I would highly
recommend that you stay with genuine Hardie siding.
http://www.jameshardie.com/ They invented it, and are the largest
producer in the world. You are looking at a major expense. You don't
want to risk using an inferior product.