This Lake Stevens, WA project was built as a complete exterior case study, not just another list of siding materials. KV Construction approached the work as one exterior system, coordinating the main cladding with the documented preparation, weather protection, transitions, and finish details.
Lake Stevens weather puts steady moisture pressure on lower-wall, door, window, and soffit transitions, which made the broad exterior scope especially relevant.
The core installation centered on Front-only primed Cedarmill HardiePanels with 1×4 battens every 24 inches on center; 8 1/4-inch lap siding on the sides and rear. Several project-specific details shaped the scope: 1×4 Cedar TK T/G entry accents, new gable vents, white Ply Gem sliding door, new front door, three-color SuperPaint, and two-coat cedar stain. Together, those choices gave the project a clearer architectural identity while keeping the scope grounded in the actual materials and processes used on site.
The project started with the preparation that mattered for this specific exterior: old siding and soffit removed; pressure-treated plywood strips installed at specified concrete-adjacent lower-wall areas. That work gave the new siding system the right foundation instead of treating the project as a surface-only update.
Pacific Northwest exterior work has to respect water. On this project, the documented supporting system included HardieWrap, seam tape, HardieFlash, white 26GA window head flashing, and QUAD MAX. Those layers and transition details help the siding, openings, corners, penetrations, and adjoining surfaces work together through the region’s long wet season.
The main exterior choice was Front-only primed Cedarmill HardiePanels with 1×4 battens every 24 inches on center; 8 1/4-inch lap siding on the sides and rear. KV Construction paired that with Primed rustic Hardie 5/4×4 trim. The profile, spacing, texture, trim depth, and color or finish all influence how the building reads from the street, while the supporting details protect the edges where materials meet.
Several project details made this scope more complete: 1×4 Cedar TK T/G entry accents, new gable vents, white Ply Gem sliding door, new front door, three-color SuperPaint, and two-coat cedar stain. These items are important because siding projects often become most complex at soffits, openings, rooflines, lower-wall transitions, gutters, or places where two materials and profiles meet.
The finished scope gives the property a more coordinated exterior, with the visible siding and the supporting details tied into one project. It is the kind of work KV Construction wants to be known for: practical, well-organized, and built around durable siding systems suited to Pacific Northwest weather.
Talk with KV Construction about a full siding replacement, James Hardie exterior upgrade, or larger moisture-related siding project built for Pacific Northwest weather. KV Construction is owner-operated, uses consistent crews, follows disciplined flashing and QUAD MAX sealant standards, and backs its work with a 5-Year KV Workmanship Warranty. Request a free siding consultation to review your exterior, materials, waterproofing details, and project fit.
