
- Location
- Bayonne, NJ
- Trades
- Roofing, Siding
- Completed
The starting point
Background
Jim inherited his family home with old cedar siding and an aging roof. He wanted to update the exterior and began researching Hardie siding before speaking with contractors.
Issues
- Aging roof
- Cracked and weathered siding

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The thinking
Our approach
Jim says the team worked around his timetable and helped finalize colors and details. He describes daily communication from the site supervisor, including drone photos and updates when decisions were needed.
From plan to process
The solution
Plan the exterior work
Work with Jim on the final colors, details, and schedule.
Replace the roof
Install GAF Timberline HDZ® shingles in Barkwood.
Replace the siding
Install James Hardie Hardie® Plank and Hardie® Shingle siding in Mountain Sage.
| Roofing | GAF Timberline HDZ® |
|---|---|
| Roof color | Barkwood |
| Siding | James Hardie Hardie® Plank and Hardie® Shingle |
| Siding color | Mountain Sage |
The finished picture
The result
Jim says he is pleased with the work and appreciates being involved in decisions. He also recalls compliments from neighbors about the crew working on the house.
From the homeowner
“these guys come on site and their only objective is to get it done.”
A closer comparison
Before and after
Before and after photos from the roofing and siding project in Bayonne, NJ. The photos show different viewpoints of the home.


