This Kirkland, 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.
Kirkland properties near Lake Washington see persistent winter moisture, so the profile change at the front still needed to work with a consistent weather-management layer behind it.
The core installation centered on Primed James Hardie board-and-batten on the upper front plus 8 1/4-inch primed HardiePlank lap siding with a 7-inch reveal. Several project-specific details shaped the scope: approximately 300 sq. ft. of board-and-batten on the upper front created a focused architectural accent. 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: exterior prepared for a mixed vertical-and-horizontal fiber cement layout. 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 Tywek paper, 1 1/2-inch Tywek seam tape, 4-inch FortyFlash, 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 Primed James Hardie board-and-batten on the upper front plus 8 1/4-inch primed HardiePlank lap siding with a 7-inch reveal. KV Construction paired that with Allura / fiber cement trim components 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: Approximately 300 sq. ft. of board-and-batten on the upper front created a focused architectural accent. 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.
