James Hardie Shingle Siding & Trim in Orinda, CA 94563

James Hardie ColorPlus shake siding in Pearl Gray gives this Orinda home a textured, durable exterior that holds up to the area's climate while keeping the architectural character intact. We applied the new shingle siding over the existing walls, working around the home's higher elevations with the rigging and access equipment those tall walls require. The result is a fresh, cohesive shake profile with crisp trim lines wrapping the openings and corners.

Before the new siding went up, our crew inspected the structural members behind the walls and repaired the dry rot we found, restoring sound framing for the new layer to fasten to. We installed a HardieWrap weather barrier across the exterior, sealed every window and door opening with Forti-Flash rubberized flashing, and added metal Z-flashing to keep moisture out at the transitions. From there we set the James Hardie ColorPlus shake panels and finished the openings, corners, and double garage doors with 5/4-by-4 and 5/4-by-6 ColorPlus trim for a clean, defined edge throughout.

Key Details

Siding: James Hardie ColorPlus shake in Pearl Gray

Trim: James Hardie ColorPlus 5/4-by-4 at openings and corners

Garage Trim: 5/4-by-6 ColorPlus around double garage doors

Weather Barrier: HardieWrap with Forti-Flash and metal Z-flashing

Structural Work: Dry rot inspection and repair before install

Application: Layover the main house structure

Access: Specialized rigging for high walls

If you're weighing fiber cement shake for your own Orinda home, reach out and we'll set up a free in-home consultation to walk through colors, trim profiles, and the details that make it last.