Meet The Impeckable™ House
Woodpeckers are notorious for disturbing the peace, and siding, for many homeowners. Hardie® fiber cement siding looks like wood, but is made of tougher stuff that holds no appeal for woodpeckers.
And to prove it, we built The Impeckable™ House with a Hardie® siding exterior. Then we took it to Wisconsin, where over 1.4 million woodpeckers reside* to put our product to the ultimate test.
How to Have an Impeckable™ House
Hardie® Plank
Protect and transform your home with Impeckable™ siding that holds no appeal for pests like woodpeckers, and provides an authentic wood-look style with the added durability of Hardie®fiber cement for long-lasting beauty. The new TimberHue™ Collection will offer a two-toned finish for a warm wood-look, with products available in Spring 2026. View product
Hardie® Trim
Add beautiful finishing touches to your home without sacrificing durability. Hardie® Trim is the perfect mix of strength and style to withstand woodpeckers and other pests. View product
Hardie® Soffit
Understated elegance that’s built to last. Hardie® Soffit not only completes the look of any home exterior, but adds an extra layer of protection. View product
Homes Strong Enough to Live With Woodpeckers
Hear from a woodpecker expert in the Madison, WI area, Dr. David Drake, about how homes with Hardie® siding and woodpeckers can live in harmony.Woodpeckers Across North America
1.4 million woodpeckers call Wisconsin home. But North America’s 23 unique species of woodpeckers add up to an estimated population of over 70 million birds.* Their range covers much more than just the dense forest, and these 3 species below are among the most likely to be near your home.
Downy Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
The smallest species of woodpecker in North America, but don’t mistake that for weakness. With their large population numbers, downy woodpeckers frequently peck into trees and homes all across the country.
North America Population Estimate:
13,000,000*
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Red-bellied Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpeckers are pale, medium-sized woodpeckers. Their red-capped heads, and the damage they leave behind, make them a memorable sight.
North America Population Estimate:
16,000,000*
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Pileated Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
The largest and most striking species of woodpecker. You can recognize them by their distinct red heads, or the large holes they carve into trees and homes.
North America Population Estimate:
2,600,000*
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Get Your Impeckable™ Siding Samples
Feel the difference for yourself, firsthand. Order a Hardie® siding sample kit to feel our Impeckable™ siding that’s better for your home. Get started
Start Your Impeckable™ Siding Project
You may not see woodpeckers at your next site, but they’ll see what you’re building with. Traditional wood siding serves as bait for these birds to come damage in search of food — which is bad for your clients’ homes.By working with Hardie® fiber cement, your sites won’t tempt woodpeckers, helping your homes stay beautiful for years to come. Build with Hardie ®
