Nichiha
Fiber-cement lap, panel, and shake, plus Architectural Wall Panels. The line Midway stocks in depth: on the racks in our yard, ready to load today.
Catalogs & Spec Books
Panels, Sheathing & Siding
The whole envelope.
On one truck.
Vinyl, fiber cement, engineered wood, board-and-batten, and trim packages for Middle Tennessee builders, remodelers, and homeowners. Nichiha fiber cement stocked deep in our yard. Metal siding through GingCo Supply, quoted to order. Direct manufacturer accounts. Full envelope quoted as one package: field board, soffit, fascia, trim, accessories.
Before You Price Siding
Know what you are wrapping the house in.
Three short reads on siding and the sheathing under it. Written for the builder who has to answer to the money, and for the money.
Lesson 1
What you are paying for
The board, its finish, the details at the bottom and the joints, the trim, and the sheathing under all of it. What separates siding that lasts from siding that looks the same on the truck. Each one you can check on a sample.
Read it →
Lesson 2
Read the spec sheet
The proration table, finish term, code report number, fire class, and the wind number. What "50-year" means once you read the table. A real siding warranty as the worked example.
Read it →
Lesson 3
The second siding job is the expensive one
Siding is priced by the square foot and paid for by the year. Run your own two quotes, with the repaint schedule, against the years you will own the house.
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Siding Brands Midway Sells
Pull a catalog. Pick the line.
Manufacturer catalogs and color cards. Don't see a brand? Just ask →
James Hardie
HardiePlank, HardieShingle, HardiePanel. The fiber-cement standard with the deepest ColorPlus library.
Catalogs & Spec Books
LP SmartSide
Trim, ExpertFinish, Panel, Lap. Engineered-wood siding, primed or factory-finished in 16 ExpertFinish colors, with a 50-year prorated substrate warranty and a 15-year finish warranty.
Catalogs & Spec Books
Royal
Vinyl siding from Royal Building Products, part of Westlake Royal. Lap, board and batten, and shake profiles across the Royal lines.
Catalogs & Spec Books
CertainTeed
Cedar Impressions, MainStreet, Monogram. Premium vinyl with shake and shingle profiles.
Catalogs & Spec Books
GingCo Supply
Metal siding, soffit, and trim, new to the Midway lineup: Board & Batten vertical profile (29 or 26 gauge) plus Tuff Rib and PBR ribbed panels. Rolled from steel at GingCo's Burkesville, Kentucky plant in more than 20 Sherwin-Williams WeatherXL colors. A limited quantity on the yard; the full range quoted to order.
Catalogs & Spec Books
Why Midway for Siding
The whole envelope, on one truck.
Real lead times. Real pricing.
Direct dealer with Nichiha, James Hardie, LP, Royal, and CertainTeed. Nichiha stocked deep in our yard, no factory lead time on stocked profiles. Current lead times and factory pricing on the rest.
Siding, soffit, fascia, and trim.
We sell the whole envelope, not the field-board alone: soffit, fascia, J-channel, corners, starter, drip, water-resistive barrier, quoted as one package so the install doesn't stop short waiting on a single accessory.
Inspected. Inventoried. Delivered.
Siding comes through our yard, gets checked against the order, and stages for delivery on your schedule. Long-board fiber-cement handled with care. No broken corners on arrival.
Siding & Exterior Types
Eight categories. One package.
Lap Siding (Horizontal)
Classic horizontal lap. Vinyl, fiber cement, or engineered wood. 4″, 5″, 6″, 7″, 8″ reveals.
Board & Batten
Vertical panels with battens. Fiber cement and engineered wood. Modern farmhouse and craftsman styles.
Shake & Shingle
Hand-split, straight-edge, and staggered shake profiles for accent and full coverage.
Panel Siding
T1-11 plywood, OSB, fiber cement, and engineered wood panels. Often combined with batten patterns.
Soffit & Fascia
Vented and solid soffit, smooth and woodgrain fascia. Vinyl, aluminum, fiber cement.
Trim & Corners
Window and door trim, frieze board, corner boards, water table. Pre-finished or paintable.
Metal Siding
GingCo Board & Batten vertical profile and Tuff Rib / PBR ribbed panels with matching soffit and trim. Modern, commercial, and farm builds. Quoted to order.
Accessories
J-channel, starter strip, drip cap, water-resistive barrier, fasteners, color-matched caulk.
Material Types
Pick the right material for the build.
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Fiber Cement
Nichiha and James Hardie. Won't burn, rot, or warp. Best long-term performance for Tennessee weather. Nichiha stocked deep in our yard.
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Engineered Wood
LP SmartSide. Treated wood strands under a bonded overlay. Cuts and nails like wood, comes primed or factory-finished, and carries a 50-year prorated warranty.
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Vinyl
Most replacement work. Never painted, color through the material, insulated backers on some lines, and deep color libraries.
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Wood (Cedar, Pine)
Traditional cedar lap and shingle. Premium aesthetic, requires regular finish maintenance.
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Metal (Steel & Aluminum)
GingCo Board & Batten and ribbed-panel siding, soffit, and trim in 20+ colors for commercial, modern residential, and barn builds. Quoted to order.
Performance & Climate
Specs that matter in Tennessee.
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Hail
LP SmartSide carries a 50-year hail clause in its warranty; James Hardie warrants that its board resists hail. Both are insurance-first; read the clause before you count on it.
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Fire Rating
Fiber cement is non-combustible. Important in close-set neighborhoods and where wildland-interface codes apply.
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Finish Warranty
15 years on LP ExpertFinish and James Hardie ColorPlus factory finishes, each with a fade number in it. Field-painted is on the painter.
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Tennessee Climate
James Hardie HardieZone 5 is the spec for Middle TN humidity and temperature swing.
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Wind & Storm
Wind speeds come from the code reports (ESR-1301, ESR-2290, CCRR-0258) at a stated nail and stud spacing. We help spec the fastening pattern the number depends on.
Why LP SmartSide Is the Long Siding
Built the way Lesson 1 says a wall should be.
Every item on the "what you are paying for" checklist, and what each line Midway sells does about it, from the makers' own published literature. Read the checklist first: What you are paying for →
| Checklist item | LP SmartSide | Nichiha and James Hardie | Royal and CertainTeed | GingCo metal |
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| Board | Wood strands treated through with resins, waxes, and zinc borate; resin-saturated overlay; edges sealed at the mill. 3/8-inch lap, 16 feet, about 1.5 pounds a square foot. | 5/16-inch fiber cement, 12 feet, a bit over 2 pounds a square foot. Hardie built by climate zone (HZ5 here). Will not burn. | Extruded vinyl, .040 to .046 inch by line, with a rolled-over or double nail hem on the better lines. | Board & Batten profile rolled from 29 or 26 gauge steel coil. |
| Finish | Primed, or ExpertFinish oven-cured acrylic in 16 core colors plus six Naturals; 15-year finish warranty with a fade number. | Primed (paint within 180 days, or 12 months on Nichiha), or Hardie ColorPlus baked on in 19 stocked colors; 15-year finish warranty. | Color through the material; never painted. Fade warranted against a Hunter-unit number. | Sherwin-Williams WeatherXL coil coating, more than 20 colors. |
| Details | 6 inches to grade, 1 inch off roofs and decks, 3/16-inch sealed gaps at trim, Z-flashing over horizontal trim with a 3/8-inch gap left open, kick-out at every eave-to-wall. | 6 inches to grade, 2 inches off roofs and decks on Hardie, joint flashing behind butt joints, 1/4-inch open gap over Z-flashing, kick-out required. | 6 inches to grade, nail in the center of the slot with 1/16 to 1/8 inch under the head, 1/4-inch gap at trim so it can move. | Trim profiles rolled from the same coil color; closures and fasteners on the same order. |
| Code report | ICC-ES ESR-1301, reissued February 2026. Panel siding qualifies as wall bracing. | Hardie ESR-2290; Nichiha Intertek CCRR-0258 and CCRR-0299. | Certified to ASTM D3679. | Ask us for the panel data for the profile on your quote. |
| Warranty | 50 years on the board: labor and material through year 5, material only after, prorated 2.22 percent a year. Hail clause. One transfer. | Hardie 30 years non-prorated, no labor, one transfer. Nichiha 30 years prorated, no labor, one transfer on single-family, Tennessee covered. | Original owner's lifetime; CertainTeed converts to a 50-year prorated schedule on sale, Royal transfers once in full. | Coating warranty per the coil coater for the color chosen; ask for the sheet. |
| On the yard | Direct LP account; primed and ExpertFinish quoted with current lead times. | Nichiha stocked deep on our yard, ready to load. Hardie through our direct account. | Direct Royal and CertainTeed accounts. | A limited quantity of common panels and trim on the yard; the full range quoted to order with lead times confirmed on the quote. |
Siding Brands We Sell
Direct dealer accounts.
Nichiha
Fiber-cement lap, panel, and shake, plus Architectural Wall Panels. Stocked deep in our yard, ready to load.
Fiber Cement · In Stock
James Hardie
HardiePlank, HardieShingle, HardiePanel. Fiber-cement standard with deepest color library.
Fiber Cement · Premium
LP SmartSide
Trim, ExpertFinish, Panel, Lap. Engineered wood, primed or factory-finished, 50-year prorated warranty.
Engineered Wood · Long Siding
Royal
Vinyl siding with deep profile and color library. Strong replacement-work choice.
Vinyl · Replacement
CertainTeed
Cedar Impressions, MainStreet, Monogram. Premium vinyl with shake and shingle profiles.
Vinyl · Premium
GingCo Supply
Board & Batten and ribbed-panel metal siding, soffit, and trim rolled in Burkesville, Kentucky. Limited quantity on hand; full range quoted to order.
Metal · Quoted to Order
Other Lines
Atlas, KP, Norandex, and specialty manufacturers on request.
Ask UsHow a Siding Order Works
From elevation to delivered package.
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Step 01
Bring us the elevation.
Plans, photos, or square footage. Whatever you have.
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Step 02
System spec.
Field board, accent material, soffit, fascia, trim, and accessories. We work it out together.
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Step 03
Quote & PO.
Itemized quote with current factory lead times. Approve and we order.
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Step 04
Receive & deliver.
Long-board siding handled with care: received, inspected, then delivered to your job site.
Frequently Asked
Siding questions, answered.
What is the difference between OSB and plywood for sheathing?
OSB (oriented strand board) is engineered from wood strands aligned and pressed with resin; plywood is built from cross-laminated wood veneers. For wall sheathing, OSB has largely replaced plywood: it's less expensive, dimensionally consistent, and structurally equivalent under building code. Plywood resists swelling at cut edges better, so it's often preferred for roof sheathing in wet climates and for sub-floor in high-moisture areas. Both are stamped APA structural-rated. Midway Supply stocks both for Middle Tennessee construction.
What is structural sheathing and what thickness is required?
Structural sheathing is the panel material installed over wall studs or roof rafters that adds shear strength to the building (resisting lateral wind and seismic loads) and provides a nailing surface for siding or roofing. For 2x4 walls, 7/16″ OSB is the residential standard; 2x6 walls often use 1/2″. Roof sheathing is typically 7/16″ to 5/8″ depending on rafter spacing and snow load. Tennessee energy code may also require continuous insulation over the sheathing. Midway carries OSB and plywood in all common sheathing thicknesses.
What is the difference between fiber cement and engineered wood siding?
Fiber cement (Nichiha and James Hardie are the leading brands) is made from cement, sand, and cellulose fibers: non-combustible, highly weather-resistant, and dimensionally stable for 30+ years with proper installation. Engineered wood siding (LP SmartSide is the dominant brand) is made from wood strands or fibers bonded with resin and treated for moisture and termite resistance: lighter, easier to cut and install, but requires more careful installation around moisture details. Both accept paint and come in textures mimicking wood lap, shake, or panel. Midway Supply carries both, and stocks Nichiha fiber cement in depth.
Does Midway Supply stock Nichiha fiber cement siding?
Yes. Nichiha is the fiber-cement line Midway Supply stocks in depth: lap and panel profiles on hand in our yard, ready for pickup or delivery without waiting on a factory lead time. Special-order profiles, Nichiha's Architectural Wall Panels, and color-matched trim and accessories come through our direct Nichiha account. Nichiha fiber cement is non-combustible and dimensionally stable through Middle Tennessee humidity and temperature swing.
What is HardieZone 5 and why does it matter for Tennessee?
HardieZone is James Hardie's climate-engineering system that matches fiber-cement siding formulations to regional weather patterns. HardieZone 5 covers the Southeast US including Tennessee: siding engineered for high humidity, wide temperature swings, severe weather, and termite pressure. Siding shipped to non-HZ5 specifications may not perform as warranted in Tennessee conditions. Midway Supply ships HardieZone 5-spec product to Middle Tennessee job sites.
What is house wrap and how is it installed?
House wrap is a synthetic water-resistive barrier (WRB) that goes over wall sheathing and behind siding, designed to block bulk water while letting water vapor escape from inside the wall. Common brands include Tyvek, ZipSystem (integrated with sheathing), and Henry Blueskin. House wrap is installed with overlapping seams (top sheets over bottom, side seams 6 to 12 inches), taped at all penetrations, and integrated with window flashing per manufacturer detail. Midway carries house wrap and sheathing tape alongside structural panels.
Does Midway sell metal siding?
Yes. Midway Supply sells metal siding, soffit, and trim through GingCo Supply, a metal-panel manufacturer in Burkesville, Kentucky. The siding lineup is GingCo's Board & Batten vertical profile in 29 or 26 gauge plus Tuff Rib and PBR ribbed panels, rolled in more than 20 Sherwin-Williams WeatherXL colors. Metal siding suits modern and commercial buildings, barns, and outbuildings, and pairs with GingCo metal roofing for a matched envelope. Midway keeps a limited quantity on hand at the yard; most metal siding is quoted to order with the lead time confirmed on the quote.
What is the typical lifespan of vinyl siding?
Vinyl siding typically lasts 30 to 40 years with normal weathering, with most manufacturer warranties running 25 to 40 years (some lifetime-limited). Color fade is the most common aging issue; modern vinyl uses fade-resistant pigments and capstock layers to slow it. Premium vinyl with insulated backers lasts at the upper end of that range and provides a small R-value boost. Royal and CertainTeed are common vinyl-siding lines at Midway Supply.
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A siding estimator will follow up, usually same day.
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