# Siding — Renovate Guide
> Siding types, material comparisons, installation guidance, and contractor selection for exterior cladding.
> **ICP:** Homeowners replacing or repairing exterior siding; contractors bidding siding jobs
> **Primary topics:** vinyl siding, fiber cement siding, James Hardie, LP SmartSide, wood siding, siding cost, siding installation
> **Author:** Frank Mercer, Licensed GC (Ret.), HAAG Certified Roof Inspector

## Articles
[https://siding.renovateguide.com/?p=1] Hello world!

## Author
[https://renovateguide.com/author/frank-mercer/] Frank Mercer — 45 years residential/commercial construction, HAAG Certified Roof Inspector, 500+ insurance claim consultations

## Authority & Off-Page Signals
- Primary author: Frank Mercer (HAAG Certified, Licensed GC retired)
- Industry sources cited: James Hardie technical specs, LP SmartSide, CertainTeed, ASTM C1186, PCI
- Site network: renovateguide.com (home improvement authority hub)
- Site established: 2026

## Supplemental Files
[https://siding.renovateguide.com/llms-author.md] Author bio, credentials, expertise
[https://siding.renovateguide.com/llms-faq.md] 20 Q&A pairs covering siding topics