This Camano Island, 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.
Camano Island’s marine exposure makes upper gables and broad garage elevations vulnerable to wind-driven rain, so the weather layer behind these new profiles matters as much as the visual update.
The core installation centered on Cedarmill HardiePanels with 1×2 battens every 16 inches on center on three house gables; HardiePanels above and 8 1/4-inch Cedarmill lap siding with a 7-inch reveal below on the garage. Several project-specific details shaped the scope: the garage uses a vertical panel-and-batten upper section and horizontal lap siding below, creating a related but distinct design from the house gables. 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 cedar siding removed and new OSB plywood installed before the replacement cladding. 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, 26GA flashing, Z-metal, 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 1×6 primed TK channel cedar siding selected to match the old profile. KV Construction paired that with Primed James Hardie 5/4×4 trim and exterior blocks. 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: The new cedar preserved the original channel-siding character while the supporting wall system was rebuilt behind it. 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.
