Homeowner Problem
Peeling paint, failing clapboards, and soft trim around the turret and porch had dulled the Victorian street presence. The owner wanted durable cladding without losing architectural detail.
Siding
Bridgeport, CT
Victorian Hardie Siding Restoration
Peeling paint, failing clapboards, and soft trim around the turret and porch had dulled the Victorian street presence. The owner wanted durable cladding without losing architect…
Project Overview
Project Scope & Materials
This siding project in Bridgeport, CT included siding & trim replacement with materials selected for regional weather performance.
Location
Bridgeport, CTProject Type
Siding & Trim Replacement
Completed
March 2025
Duration
10 days
Manufacturer
James Hardie
Product
HardiePlank
Material
Fiber Cement
Color
Mountain Sage
Fancy House Solution
Fancy House replaced damaged clapboard sections with James Hardie fiber cement lap siding, rebuilt porch trim, and refreshed corner boards and frieze details at the turret.
Project Result
The Finished Outcome
The home regained its painted-lady character with a sage green Hardie exterior that is easier to maintain and better suited to Bridgeport's mixed coastal-inland weather.
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