- project
Kirkland Primed Smooth James Hardie Siding, HardiePanel Soffit, Fascia Repair & Gutter Tear-Off
This project combined primed Smooth James Hardie lap siding with panel and soffit work, fascia repair, gutter tear-off, and a field-painted finish. KV Construction treated the exterior as a connected wall-and-roofline system rather than a simple siding swap.
The scope gave the owner a choice between 8 1/4-inch lap siding with a 7-inch reveal and 6 1/4-inch lap siding with a 5-inch reveal. That decision affects the visual rhythm of the home, so the reveal was treated as a design choice rather than an afterthought.
The work also reached the roof edge: old gutters and downspouts were removed, rotten fascia locations were replaced with framing material, and Hardie panel/soffit details were integrated before the two-color Sherwin-Williams SuperPaint finish.
Choosing the Lap-Siding Reveal
The source scope allowed either 8 1/4-inch Smooth Hardie lap siding at a 7-inch reveal or 6 1/4-inch material at a 5-inch reveal, based on the owner’s preference. A wider reveal creates fewer, broader horizontal courses; the 5-inch reveal creates a tighter pattern. Keeping that choice explicit avoids forcing one visual profile onto a home before the elevations are considered.
Window and Corner Metal Details
The project included 26GA window flashing above all windows and primed 26GA X-corner details. These metal transitions help define openings and corners while giving water a controlled route away from vulnerable edges. The source does not list HardieWrap or a separate flashing-tape system, so those components are not added to this case.
Soffit and HardiePanel Work
The soffit scope used a smooth primed HardiePanel/Cedarmill-board assembly with 3/8-inch aluminum channel between seams and Stanley steel nails as documented in the source. Panel work also included Smooth or Cedarmill HardiePanel with junction flashing between seams. Those seam details matter because panel systems make every joint part of the finished architecture.
Fascia, Gutters, and Roofline Prep
Old gutters and downspouts were removed, and rotten spots in the old fascia were replaced with framing material. Addressing those roofline conditions before the final finish helped keep aging components from remaining beside a newly rebuilt siding and soffit system.
Painting and Final Finish
The project was finished with Sherwin-Williams SuperPaint in two colors: one for the siding body and one for the trim. Because the exact colors and sheen were not supplied, the project package keeps them open instead of inventing a palette.
Why This Scope Matters in Pacific Northwest Conditions
Pacific Northwest siding work has to account for repeated rain, wind-driven moisture, shaded wall sections, and long wet seasons. The strongest project scopes do not ask the finished siding to do every job by itself. They coordinate the documented substrate, weather barrier, flashing, trim, blocks, soffit, panel seams, sealant, and finish details so water has a controlled path outward and the exterior can age as one system.
Outcome and Homeowner / Property Owner Value
The finished project is valuable because the visible James Hardie material is tied to the supporting work documented in the source scope. That makes the page a proof asset for KV Construction’s full-system approach rather than a generic materials list. Where a source detail is missing or ambiguous, this package keeps it open instead of inventing a product, color, repair condition, or location.
Project Specifications And Materials
- Area: Kirkland, WA
- Type: Full siding / panel / soffit exterior project with fascia repair and painting
- Siding: Primed Smooth James Hardie lap siding; 8 1/4-inch (7-inch reveal) or 6 1/4-inch (5-inch reveal), owner choice
- Window Flashing: 26GA window flashing above all windows
- Corners: Prime 26GA X corners
- Soffit: Smooth primed HardiePanel / Cedarmill-board soffit assembly with 3/8-inch aluminum channel between seams
- Panel Scope: Smooth or Cedarmill HardiePanel with junction flashing between seams
- Roofline Prep: Tear off old gutters and downspouts
- Fascia Repair: Replace rotten fascia spots with framing material
- Sealant: QUAD MAX caulking
- Paint: Sherwin-Williams SuperPaint, two colors: siding body and trim
- Photo Source: CompanyCam gallery: https://app.companycam.com/galleries/kSoTfkmh
Request a Free Siding Consultation
Talk with KV Construction about a full siding replacement, James Hardie exterior upgrade, or larger exterior-envelope project built for Pacific Northwest weather. KV Construction is owner-operated, uses consistent crews, follows disciplined flashing and QUAD MAX sealant standards where specified, 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.
