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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.
Why This Exterior Needed More Than New Boards
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
Project Specifications And Materials
- Area: Eastgate, Bellevue, WA
- Type: Full siding tear-off and ColorPlus HardiePlank replacement
- Client: Homeowner
- Siding: 8 1/4-inch ColorPlus Hardie lap siding with a 7-inch reveal in Light Mist
- Weather Barrier: HardieWrap paper with 1 1/2-inch Hardie seam tape
- Window and Door Flashing: 4-inch HardieFlash tape, 26GA head flashing, 26GA flashing on windows and blocks, and Z metal flashing
- Trim: Rustic Hardie 5/4x4 trim in Boothbay color with 26GA W inside corners
- Inside Corners / Metal Details: Included where specified in the source scope
- Blocks: Hardie light blocks, outlet blocks, and water bib blocks where specified
- Repairs / Prep: Old siding removed and debris disposed
- Sealant: QUAD MAX caulking application
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