It’s tough and can withstand impacts such as large hail, but if the home’s foundation shifts, fiber cement siding can crack. Q. What is Hardie board? Is fiber cement siding the same thing?

Australian firm James Hardie makes exterior siding for homes, while Azek ... Azek CEO Jesse Singh will join James Hardie's board. The deal is expected to bolster James Hardie's cash earnings ...

The deal, which is valued at $8.75 billion, will provide a comprehensive range of product offerings for home exteriors ...

Building materials company James Hardie Industries has agreed to buy AZEK, a maker of home decking, railing and pergolas, in a cash-and-stock deal worth $8.75 billion.