NichiBoardĀ® delivers the look of lap and the performance of fiber cement at a price that makes it an outstanding value and an easy choice. NichiBoardĀ® remains one of Nichiha's most popular products and continues to be admired by builders and homeowners for its budget friendly pricing and low maintenance beauty. Resistant to warping, rotting, or falling victim to termites.Our Slate color has a medium gray tone with lighter highlights that fill in the texture of the board giving it a true natural silvered wood stain look. If you prefer the look of real wood and real wood texture but with less maintenance than real wood, these stains are the best way to achieve that look. Custom blended colors are available just call us and one of our customer service representatives will be happy to assist you.