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Woodinville Primed Cedarmill HardiePlank Full Siding Replacement
This Woodinville, 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.
Woodinville homes often sit near trees, larger lots, and damp shaded elevations where siding has to dry properly after repeated rain. For this project, KV Construction treated the replacement as a complete exterior envelope update instead of a board-by-board patch.
The core installation centered on 8 1/4-inch primed Hardie lap Cedarmill siding with a 7-inch reveal. Primed Cedarmill HardiePlank was a strong fit because it delivered the familiar texture homeowners like while giving the exterior a fiber-cement system better suited for long wet seasons. The work also included complete re-side using primed Cedarmill HardiePlank and full window/door flashing, which made the project more layered than a standard siding replacement and gave the final result a stronger sense of place.
“Hired KV to re-side my home using Hardiplank. They are experts at using this siding. Installation was high quality, great crews, and good value. Highly recommend!”
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 HardieWrap paper with 1 1/2-inch Hardie seam tape. Flashing details included 4-inch HardieFlash tape around windows and doors, 26GA head flashing, primed Z metal flashing, and primed W inside corners. 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 8 1/4-inch primed Hardie lap Cedarmill siding with a 7-inch reveal. KV Construction paired that with Prime 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 siding demo, debris disposal, and full exterior reset. 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: Woodinville, WA
- Type: Full siding replacement with primed Cedarmill HardiePlank
- Client: Homeowner
- Siding: 8 1/4-inch primed Hardie lap Cedarmill siding with a 7-inch reveal
- Weather Barrier: HardieWrap paper with 1 1/2-inch Hardie seam tape
- Window and Door Flashing: 4-inch HardieFlash tape around windows and doors, 26GA head flashing, primed Z metal flashing, and primed W inside corners
- Trim: Prime rustic Hardie 5/4x4 outside 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
- Repairs / Prep: Old siding demo, debris disposal, and full exterior reset
- Sealant: QUAD MAX caulking application
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