James Hardie's HardieShingle® Fiber Cement Staggered Siding Panels withstand all climates and the changing weather conditions and won't attract insects, termites, woodpeckers like wood does. These house siding panels can also withstand high temperatures, humidity, moisture, sun, hail, tropical storms and hurricane winds. These shingles can be painted any color within 180-days of installation using an acrylic water-based exterior house paint.