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Ballard Monterey Taupe ColorPlus Hardie Siding With TK Cedar Details
This Ballard, Seattle, 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.
Ballard remodels often need to bridge old-house layers with a more current exterior style. This project had exactly that challenge: two older siding layers came off, then the new wall system was rebuilt with drainage, flashing, insulation, HardiePlank, and warmer TK cedar features at the front entry.
The core installation centered on 8 1/4-inch ColorPlus Hardie lap siding with a 7-inch reveal in Monterey Taupe, with noted Light Mist scope detail from source data. The Monterey Taupe ColorPlus body gave the home a durable, prefinished surface, while cedar at the entry kept the street-facing side from feeling too manufactured. The work also included two-layer tear-off, HydroGap system, Kingspan insulation, TK cedar soffit, wrapped columns, which made the project more layered than a standard siding replacement and gave the final result a stronger sense of place.
We had KV Construction LLC complete a full siding replacement on our home in Ballard, and the experience was excellent from start to finish.
They were incredibly prompt and transparent throughout the process, especially when it came to pricing and helping us compare options with other companies. Communication was consistently clear and efficient—Yekaterina kept everything organized and responsive, and we always knew what to expect.
Vasily was fantastic to work with and was frequently on-site, which made a big difference in ensuring things stayed on track and met a high standard. The crew was professional, respectful, and easy to have around—no issues at all—and we really appreciated that it was the same team from beginning to end.
Any questions or issues that came up were communicated immediately and clearly, which gave us a lot of confidence throughout the project.
The final result using James Hardie siding looks great, and we’re very happy with the quality of the work. Would highly recommend KV Construction to anyone considering a siding project.
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 HydroGap paper with HydroTape DS sealing tape. Flashing details included 2-inch Obdyke HydroFlash GP, 26GA head flashing, white Z metal flashing, and white 26GA W inside corners. The drainable HydroGap layer was especially useful here because it gives incidental moisture a better drying path behind the siding, which is valuable on shaded elevations and in long wet seasons. 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 Monterey Taupe, with noted Light Mist scope detail from source data. KV Construction paired that with Arctic White rustic Hardie 5/4×4 corners, window trim, and door trim. 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: 1×6 TK cedar entryway soffit with stain; 3/8-inch Kingspan insulation; Inside trim at front door; front columns wrapped; Two layers removed: old metal siding and old cedar siding; Stained TK cedar details. 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: Ballard, Seattle, WA
- Type: Two-layer siding tear-off, ColorPlus HardiePlank replacement, TK cedar detail work, and insulation
- Client: Homeowner
- Siding: 8 1/4-inch ColorPlus Hardie lap siding with a 7-inch reveal in Monterey Taupe, with noted Light Mist scope detail from source data
- Weather Barrier: HydroGap paper with HydroTape DS sealing tape
- Window and Door Flashing: 2-inch Obdyke HydroFlash GP, 26GA head flashing, white Z metal flashing, and white 26GA W inside corners
- Trim: Arctic White rustic Hardie 5/4x4 corners, window trim, and door trim
- Inside Corners / Metal Details: Included where specified in the source scope
- Blocks: Hardie light blocks, outlet blocks, and water bib blocks where specified
- Soffit: 1x6 TK cedar entryway soffit with stain
- Insulation: 3/8-inch Kingspan insulation
- Windows / Doors: Inside trim at front door; front columns wrapped
- Repairs / Prep: Two layers removed: old metal siding and old cedar siding
- Sealant: QUAD MAX caulking application
- Paint / Finish: Stained TK cedar details
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