Siding That Won't Rot, Warp, or Fade

Custom Exteriors is a James Hardie preferred installer serviing Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, Danville, San Francisco and the borader Tri-Valley area. We've been doing this since 1997 wiht the same name, same adress and the same people.

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Homeowners don't buy siding.
They buy the end result.

Here's what James Hardie fiber cmeent actually delivers, framed the way the peopole living in your home will experience it.

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• Decades without repainting – James Hardie's ColorPlus finish is factory-applied and baked on, not brushed over panels on a job site. Most homeowners in Pleasanton and Livermore get 15+ years before any maintenance is needed. Wood and vinyl siding typically require repainting every five to seven years.

• Curb appeal that holds its value – Hardie siding is available in dozens of profiles and ColorPlus finishes specifically engineered for the Bay Area's HardieZone, accounting for coastal moisture, inland summer heat, and the UV load your home takes year-round. The result looks better longer than vinyl or wood.
• No rot, no warping, no pest damage - Fiber cement doesn't absorb moisture. It won't rot around window frames or at the base of your walls after a wet Tri-Valley winter. And unlike wood, it gives termites nothing to work with, a significant cost-avoidance factor in established East Bay neighborhoods.
• Resale buyers notice the difference - A Hardie-sided home in Pleasanton or Dublin reads as premium to a buyer doing a walkthrough. The Class A fire rating is a verifiable selling point in markets where fire risk matters. Buyers comparing two similar homes will notice the siding and what it says about how the home was maintained.
• 30-year product warranty - James Hardie backs the siding with a 30-year non-prorated product warranty and a 15-year warranty on the ColorPlus finish. That warranty is only honored when the installation meets James Hardie's own standards, which is why certified installation isn't optional. It's how the warranty stays valid.

• Non-combustible for wildfire season – Fiber cement carries a Class A fire rating, the highest available. It won't ignite from ember cast or radiant heat the way wood or vinyl siding can. For homeowners in Danville, San Ramon, or Pleasanton near open space, that's a meaningful difference in risk profile.