Greenwood Lead-Safe HardiePlank Siding Replacement & Evergreen Fog Exterior Painting

This Greenwood, 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.

Greenwood homes often combine older framing, shaded lots, and older paint systems. For this project, the right approach was not a light cosmetic refresh; the wall assembly needed lead-safe removal, rot repair, moisture control, and a paint scheme that made the home feel current without losing its neighborhood character.

The core installation centered on 6 1/4-inch primed HardiePlank lap Cedarmill siding with a 5-inch reveal. Primed Cedarmill HardiePlank gave the owners flexibility on color, while the Evergreen Fog and Alabaster pairing created a softer Seattle exterior that still stands up well visually under gray skies. The work also included EPA lead-safe removal, rotten corner replacement, Evergreen Fog and Alabaster finish, which made the project more layered than a standard siding replacement and gave the final result a stronger sense of place.

Lead-Safe Removal Before the New Exterior Went On

The first important decision was removing the old lead-paint siding correctly before installing anything new. KV Construction treated the demolition and disposal as part of the siding system, not a separate afterthought, so the home could move from an older exterior into a more controlled James Hardie assembly.

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 around windows and doors, 26GA head flashing, white Z metal flashing, and white 26GA blocks. 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 6 1/4-inch primed HardiePlank lap Cedarmill siding with a 5-inch reveal. KV Construction paired that with Arctic White rustic Hardie 5/4×4 outside 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: Old lead-paint siding removed under EPA guidelines; rotten corner of the house replaced; Sherwin-Williams SuperPaint, Evergreen Fog SW 9130 for the siding and Alabaster SW 7008 for the trim. 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.