KV Construction completed a siding replacement at 6049 Princeton Ave NE in Seattle’s View Ridge neighborhood. The project began with removal of two layers of old siding, including one layer of lead-painted siding, followed by construction debris disposal and installation of a new Hardie weather-resistive system.
The new exterior included HardieWrap paper, 1 1/2-inch Hardie seam tape, 4-inch HardieFlash around windows and doors, 26GA head flashing above all windows, primed metal flashings, primed rustic Hardie 5/4×4 outside corners, window trim, and door trim, plus Hardie light, outlet, and water bib blocks.
Instead of lap siding, this project used primed Cedarmill HardiePanels, giving the home a broader fiber cement surface while maintaining a texture that fits many Seattle residential styles. QUAD MAX caulking was applied to seal the exterior details before final finishing.
Removing both siding layers allowed KV Construction to reset the exterior properly. Leaving old layers behind can hide damage and complicate flashing details.
One of the old siding layers was lead-painted. For older Seattle homes, lead-safe process and careful removal are an important part of responsible exterior renovation.
The new siding used primed Cedarmill HardiePanels, creating a broader panel look with a textured fiber cement surface. This is a strong option when the design calls for panels rather than lap siding.
HardieWrap, seam tape, and HardieFlash were installed before the panels and trim. Window and door openings were treated as key water-control points.
26GA window flashing, W inside corners, Z metal flashing, and primed block flashings were used to manage water at transitions and penetrations.
Rustic Hardie 5/4×4 trim and Hardie blocks were installed as part of the panel system, helping fixtures, windows, and doors feel integrated instead of added later.
