Homeowner Problem
Faded cedar shingles and failing corner boards had dulled the Main Street presence. The homeowner wanted a durable blue-gray exterior with crisp trim lines.
Siding
Ridgefield, CT
James Hardie Siding Refresh
Faded cedar shingles and failing corner boards had dulled the Main Street presence. The homeowner wanted a durable blue-gray exterior with crisp trim lines.
Project Overview
Project Scope & Materials
This siding project in Ridgefield, CT included full siding replacement with materials selected for regional weather performance.
Location
Ridgefield, CTProject Type
Full Siding Replacement
Completed
January 2025
Duration
9 days
Manufacturer
James Hardie
Product
HardiePlank
Material
Fiber Cement
Color
Evening Blue
Fancy House Solution
Fancy House removed the aging cladding, addressed sheathing at the rear elevation, and installed James Hardie lap siding with refreshed window surrounds and corner posts.
Project Result
The Finished Outcome
The Ridgefield home regained a sharp evening blue profile with fiber cement performance suited to wooded lot humidity and winter freeze.
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