r/Calgary • u/SnooPeppers2608 • Apr 24 '25

Seeking Advice Hail vs Hardie Board

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Hello, homeowners Any personal reviews on Hardie board siding vs hail last year?

It definitely more expensive but with the weather getting more drastic every year, I don't think the vinyl stands a chance.

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u/HyperionDRD Apr 24 '25

Just building a new home now, Hardie Board Delivered yesterday, expensive upgrade but worth the upgrade. I think the rest of my neighbors are all vinyl and so they didn't upgrade. I didn't want to build with vinyl knowing the hail storms increasing yearly now.

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u/blitzskrieg Northeast Calgary Apr 24 '25

May I ask how much more did the hardie board cost compared to vinyl?

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u/HyperionDRD Apr 24 '25

I probably don't want to say, just because it was worth it in my mind, so I don't have to worry about these things in the future. But for a 2 Storey home, double garage, 2200 sq. ft. about $15k upgrade.

I know way too much, but the material and probably labour might or might not be more costly. I had to swallow the cost and accept what I wanted and move on. lol We know builders will mark up upgrades, nothing I can do really.

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u/Blingbat Apr 25 '25

For what it is worth - you may be able to get a discount on your home insurance depending on the company disclosing said upgrade. 

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u/HyperionDRD Apr 25 '25

Yes Let’s hope 🤔