Eastgate Bellevue Light Mist ColorPlus HardiePlank Siding With Boothbay Trim

This Eastgate, Bellevue, WA project was built as a complete exterior case study, not just another list of siding materials. KV Construction looked at the house as a full wall system: what had to come off, what had to be checked behind the old siding, how water would be managed around windows and doors, and how the finished exterior should feel in its local setting.

Eastgate sits between Bellevue’s hills, wooded residential streets, and heavy Eastside rain patterns. Light Mist siding was a smart visual choice because it brightens the home without feeling stark, while the Boothbay trim provides a calm contrast that works well in a green, wet-weather setting.

The core installation centered on 8 1/4-inch ColorPlus Hardie lap siding with a 7-inch reveal in Light Mist. Using ColorPlus HardiePlank kept the finish consistent from board to board, and the Boothbay trim gave the replacement a designed look instead of a basic re-side. The work also included Light Mist body siding with Boothbay trim and a full HardieWrap flashing system, which made the project more layered than a standard siding replacement and gave the final result a stronger sense of place.

I thank my lucky stars to select KV for the siding replacement.
There were no surprises, work was done per contract, and I haven’t seen a team that worked harder. They were ready to start by 8am and at times worked close to 8pm. For any future work I will contact KV construction.

marie cermak

Bellevue, WA

Why This Exterior Needed More Than New Boards

The project started with removal and prep because the parts behind the siding determine how well the finished exterior performs. KV Construction does not position this kind of work as a small patch job; the goal is to reset the weather-facing wall system so the new siding has the right foundation.

Weather Barrier, Flashing, and Rain Control

Pacific Northwest siding work has to respect water. On this project, the weather barrier was HardieWrap paper with 1 1/2-inch Hardie seam tape. Flashing details included 4-inch HardieFlash tape, 26GA head flashing, 26GA flashing on windows and blocks, and Z metal flashing. HardieWrap, seam tape, and detailed flashing created the water-management layer behind the siding, which is the part homeowners rarely see but rely on every winter. QUAD MAX sealant was used at key transitions so trim, blocks, windows, doors, and siding could work together instead of becoming separate weak points.

Material Choices That Fit the Home

The main siding choice was 8 1/4-inch ColorPlus Hardie lap siding with a 7-inch reveal in Light Mist. KV Construction paired that with Rustic Hardie 5/4×4 trim in Boothbay color with 26GA W inside corners. This is where a case study becomes more than a materials list: the profile, reveal, texture, trim depth, and finish all influence how the home reads from the street and how well the edges are protected.

Details That Made This Project More Complete

Several project details shaped the final result: Old siding removed and debris disposed. These items matter because siding replacement often exposes the places where older exteriors were weakest: soffits, corners, window transitions, door openings, insulation gaps, or paint systems that no longer protect the home well.

Outcome and Homeowner Value

The client feedback for this project emphasized the parts KV wants future homeowners to notice: clear communication, a reliable crew, strong value, and a finished exterior that felt like a real improvement rather than a cosmetic patch. The result is the kind of project KV Construction wants to be known for: practical, well-organized, and built around a full siding replacement mindset suited to Seattle-area and Pacific Northwest weather.

Project Specifications And Materials

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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.