Paint Or Stain On Hardi Plank?

Hello,



I am a siding contractor trying to decide whether to stain or paint the hardi plank on my own shop. I know paint would last longer but in the long run would prep work to re-paint (which I assume is much more work than prep work to re-stain) gradually out weigh the benefit of having to re-do paint finish less often?

I much prefer the look of stain over paint but I dont want to make the wrong choice and create a maintenance issue that I will probably have to live with for a long time.

Any feedback much appreciated!



Please Help.



Thanks !



I didn't find the right solution from the internet.



References:



www.contractortalk.com/f8/paint-stain-hardi-plank-52207/



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