Maintain Your Home’s Victorian Style While Enjoying the Benefits of Hardiplank Siding
Posted by Alan Franca on Wed, Dec 21, 2011 @ 08:46 AM
Many antiquated homes, like the 120-year old Victorian seen here, feature shingle-style wood siding, which requires frequent repainting and a lot of maintenance year after year. This Marlborough Ma homeowner had tired of this constant battle, and contacted us because of our solid reputation as a Hardiplank siding contractor in MA. Much of the wood and framing beneath the siding had rotted out over the years, and he knew that he needed a major frame and siding overhaul. To satisfy the customer’s desire for the natural grain texture of wood without the hassle of upkeep and repairs, we suggested fiber cement siding from James Hardie, which offers Color Plus Technology, is fire-resistant, virtually maintenance free, and comes with a generous 25 year warranty.
Even though the customer was most impressed with the authentic, rustic look of the HardieShingle Siding line, he was still concerned about the installation causing him to lose the intricate exterior ornamentation and that provides the detail and character of an authentic Victorian abode. His mind was greatly eased when we explained that many new materials are available that can reproduce every part of the detail found on this style of home that are compatible for use along with fiber cement siding. In this case, we recommended Kleer Exterior PVC trim, which comes in many unique patterns that stay true to our New England Victorian homes.
Convinced we had a solution, we proceed to install the Harris Cream color HardiShingles on Straight Edge profile with a 7-inch exposure over the highly effective Hardi Wrap Vapor Barrier. We then completed the window trim and other details with the aforementioned PVC composite trim. As you can see from the photographs, this home underwent a remarkable transformation while retaining its Victorian characteristics.
Granted, remodeling your residence with an innovative James Hardie contractor in MA, is somewhat more costly than a simple scrape and paint job or installing vinyl siding. However, fiber cement siding is one of the foremost home improvements that offers the most return for your investment, and homeowners discover it is money well spent. Contact us at Franca Services today for your free siding consultation, and let us help you spend less time maintaining your home’s exterior, so you can spend more time enjoying it.
