Exterior · definition
A cement/cellulose composite (e.g., Hardie) — durable, fire- and rot-resistant, paint-holding. Heavier and costlier to install than vinyl; a top resale performer.
Source: James Hardie — Why James Hardie Fiber Cement
Where this term lands on a Columbus budget
The cost pages carry the current local ranges, and the guides explain what moves them. A published range becomes a project number only after someone looks at the site.