Ok, bumping this with a new question on siding... anyone use hardie board? And if you did, here's my question: did you get it painted by the factory, or did you get it blank and have someone prime and paint it? What was the cost difference, how's the durability, etc etc...
IMO it seems like the benefits of painting it - including access to a lot more colours - are substantial but if I end up saving $5k by getting it pre-painted I honestly might do it because I have to cut costs somewhere.
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