- Location
- Mahwah, NJ
- Trades
- Siding
- Completed
The starting point
Background
Cort describes old cedar shake siding that was letting water in and warping. He also recalls insect problems. Having lived with Hardie siding before, he wanted to use it again.
Issues
- Water getting behind the old siding
- Warped cedar shakes
- Insect infestations
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The thinking
Our approach
Cort says the team walked the property with him, discussed the details, and made suggestions. He describes clear communication about the work and decisions made during construction.
From plan to process
The solution
Remove the cedar siding
Remove the old cedar shake siding.
Wrap the home
Install HardieWrap weather-resistant barrier.
Install the new siding
Install James Hardie Hardie® Plank and Hardie® Shingle siding in Light Mist.
| Siding | James Hardie Hardie® Plank and Hardie® Shingle |
|---|---|
| Color | Light Mist |
| Weather barrier | HardieWrap |
The finished picture
The result
Cort says the home looks like a new house and that neighbors have complimented it. He describes feeling reassured about the house after the siding work.
From the homeowner
“Now I have no worries about leakage. I have no worries about insulation. It's just a solid house.”
A closer comparison
Before and after
Before and after photos from the siding project in Mahwah, NJ. The photos show different viewpoints of the home.
