HardiePlank Lap Siding in Orangevale, CA 95662

Careful prep set the tone for this whole-house re-side in Orangevale. Before a single board went up, our crew staged safety equipment to reach the high walls and hard-to-access areas this home presented, then stripped the exterior down to the studs and inspected the framing for hidden damage. With the old siding and trim removed, we addressed the dry rot we found in the wall cavities and rebuilt those sections so the new system had sound, solid framing to land on.

We re-sheathed the walls in 7/16-inch exterior-grade OSB for shear strength, passing the city's shear-wall nailing inspection before moving forward. From there the home was wrapped in HardieWrap weather barrier, with Forti-Flash rubberized flashing detailed around every window and door and metal z-flashing run at the transitions to keep moisture out. The new exterior is James Hardie ColorPlus HardiePlank lap siding from the Statement Collection in Monterey Taupe, an earthy, warm tone that wears well over time. We finished the openings and corners with 5/4-by-4 Hardie trim, installed a fresh belly band, and reinstalled the downspouts and house numbers once the siding was complete.

Key Details

Siding: James Hardie ColorPlus HardiePlank lap, Statement Collection

Color: Monterey Taupe

Trim: 5/4-by-4 Hardie trim at openings and corners; new belly band

Moisture System: HardieWrap barrier, Forti-Flash window/door flashing, metal z-flashing

Sheathing: New 7/16-inch exterior-grade OSB, inspected for shear strength

Structural Work: Dry rot repair to wall framing

Scope: Full exterior tear-off and re-side

If you're a homeowner around Orangevale weighing a fiber-cement re-side and want it done with this level of attention to the framing and flashing underneath, reach out to us and we'll take a look at your home.