Aged Pewter Siding Paired with Natural Stone
Gray doesn’t go hand-in-hand with a cloudy disposition. In fact, home design experts now call on grays for the new, go-to neutral. And when paired with a natural stone, you’re in for a dose of contemporary elegance.
James Hardie’s HardiePlank® lap siding in Aged Pewter is a weathered-meets-classic hue, making it a smart choice for a main siding color, especially when teamed up with neutral-toned HardieTrim® boards. The contrast between the two colors provides a subtle look that’ll turn heads.
And you can feel confident knowing that your Aged Pewter siding resists fading. James Hardie’s ColorPlus® products are engineered with multiple coats of finish baked onto the siding and trim. All of which means your siding colors will stay vibrant longer compared to field-applied paint.
Take a peek at the Aged Pewter siding hue paired with a neutral stone—it may be your new favorite pair.
Contemporary Cladding
This modern abode is clad in HardiePlank lap siding in Aged Pewter with natural stone. Up close, you’ll see the Select Cedarmill© siding has a natural wood texture for a bit of subtle interest.
Standout Gables
This suburban home is clad in straight edge HardieShingle® siding in Aged Pewter. The HardieTrim boards in Sail Cloth unify the look, and the palette pairs well with the pebble brown brick.
Staggered and Stunning
This suburban standout is clad in HardiePlank lap siding in Aged Pewter with staggered edge HardieShingle siding in Monterey Taupe in the home’s gables for a subtle and stylish contrast.
If Aged Pewter isn’t your favorite shade in the family, James Hardie has you covered. Four new shades of gray were recently added to the ColorPlus Technology collection of colors. Now, you can opt for any shade from light to dark with Pearl Gray, Gray Slate, Night Gray, and Iron Gray all of which pair nicely with Arctic White HardieTrim boards.
For your all James Hardie siding needs call Schmidt Exteriors today! We are siding experts with years of experence.
James Hardie Siding Color Spotlight: Sail Cloth
When you think of the Midwest Lakeshore, sailboat silhouettes lining the coast come to mind. You can almost hear the flap of their well-worn sails in the breeze. The classic sail shade is tough to replicate but James Hardie found a way with the ColorPlus® Technology shade, Sail Cloth.
We love this creamy siding and trim color that seems to resemble vintage canvas. The softer shade of worn-in white adds a clean and relaxed feeling to a home’s exterior. And you don’t have to worry about your creamy siding becoming dull prematurely. James Hardie’s ColorPlus® Technology is engineered with multiple coats of finish baked onto the siding and trim, creating a consistent vibrant finish that performs better and looks brighter on your home. All of which means, your siding will be vibrant longer with less maintenance than field applied paint.
The nautical neutral looks good with any hue in the ColorPlus palette, but we love Sail Cloth paired with earthy greens like Heathered Moss and Mountain Sage, rich browns like Timber Bark, or crisp Arctic White.
Here are a few homes clad in the creamy shade paired with other ColorPlus hues:
James Hardie Sail Cloth Siding
This home is clad in HardiePlank® lap siding in Sail Cloth with Arctic White HardieTrim® boards. Even though the siding is fresh and new, the Sail Cloth shade provides a vintage look.
This craftsman is clad in HardiePanel® vertical siding and HardieTrim batten boards in Sail Cloth. The bright pop of the bold shutters adds interest and a modern sensibility.
The gables of this quaint bungalow are clad in staggered edge HardieShingle® siding in Sail Cloth. When paired with a darker HardiePlank lap siding hue, the Sail Cloth looks more subtle and light.
Evoke shoreline style—set sail for James Hardie clad homes in sturdy Sail Cloth.
Do you like this look? Call Schmidt Exteriors today! We are James Hardie Siding Experts!
Farmhouse Frenzy
No matter where you call home, the east, west, south or Midwest, farmhouses are a home style that thrives. Nowadays, farmhouses may not be on actual farmland, but they still evoke the same feeling of cozy, comfort. Each exterior differs slightly, but many modern farmhouses have some similarities, such as cladding in simple lap or vertical siding.
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Here’s a roundup of our favorite farmhouses, from modern to traditional, all sided in James Hardie® siding.
Cozy Covered Porch
HardiePlank® lap siding in Autumn Tan clads this modern farmhouse, with HardieTrim® boards in clean Arctic White. The large, covered porch is an iconic farmhouse feature. This home’s well-lit porch, decked out with rocking chairs, is warm and welcoming.
Simple in Siding Choices
Another feature of many farmhouses is the simplicity in style and siding. This modern farmhouse is clad in HardiePlank lap siding in a light blue with HardieTrim boards in Arctic White, for a minimal-meets-classic aesthetic.
Numerous windows
This head turner has a unique stone façade with HardiePlank lap siding in Arctic White accents. The large number of windows is an iconic farmhouse detail that brings an ample amount natural light and heat to the interior.
If you would like to achieve farmhouse style for your home, call Schmidt Exteriors today!
Pump Up Your Siding and Trim with Natural Wood Looks
There’s nothing like natural wood—the authentic feel and the timeless look. It’s one that’s tough to replicate, especially as a home exterior, but James Hardie mastered the look of wood and threw in the strength and durability of fiber cement, too. Schmidt Exteriors can install this and any kind of James Hardie siding for you.
With such a protective, durable and good-looking siding option, it makes sense that HardiePlank® lap siding is the most widely used James Hardie® product on the market. And all of James Hardie’s exterior building materials—including lap siding, straight and staggered edge shingle siding, and vertical panels—are engineered to help withstand the Midwest’s drastic temperatures, resist damage from pests and bugs, and are non-combustible.
If you find yourself seeking some natural wood details, check out these homes that incorporate James Hardie lap siding as the main siding choice paired with natural wood, character-filled front doors.
Crisp with Chestnut
This pristine home is clad in HardiePlank lap siding in clean Arctic White. The chestnut-stained natural door stands out against the white home.
Golden Craftsman
This home is clad in HardiePlank lap siding in Autumn Tan with HardieTrim boards in Arctic White. The red brick stairs and columns feel original to the home, along with the golden oak door—all adding to the character of the Craftsman.
Warm in Walnut
This Craftsman style home is clad in Artisan® lap siding by James Hardie. The entryway feels warm and welcoming with the home’s walnut-hued front door.
For all your James Hardie Siding needs, call Schmidt Exteriors today! We are your local James Hardie siding expert!
Home Siding that’s High Quality, Lower Maintenance
James Hardie Siding
There are highs and lows with everything.
Thankfully, with high quality James Hardie exterior you’re getting a combination of good looks, durability and lower maintenance not found in other types of siding and trim.
When it comes time to clad your home, go with hardworking, lasting products that will stand the test of time. You will also need James Hardie certified installer like Schmidt Exteriors.
Here’s a closer look at why this durable siding and trim last for years:
What makes James Hardie building materials high quality?
- They’re durable. James Hardie’s durable fiber cement formulation is engineered to help withstand rot and damage from insects and pests.
- They’re fire resistant. In the unfortunate case of a fire, fiber cement siding and trim can help slow down the progress of the flames and help protect the structure of your house (James Hardie siding is rated as an ASTM E136 non-combustible cladding).
- They’re storm resistant. Whether you’re looking for a siding material that can withstand a blizzard, or one that can fend off a summer heat wave, James Hardie’s fiber cement siding is formulated with your region’s climate in mind.
- They have distinctive design. James Hardie siding and trim products have the appearance of traditional wood cladding all in a refreshed palette of colors made exclusively to reflect the taste and styles of homeowners.
Why are James Hardie building materials lower maintenance?
- They’re easy to clean. When it comes to removing dirt and debris from your James Hardie siding and trim, you won’t need a pressure washer. Every 6 to 12 months, get out the garden hose. For stubborn dirt or stains, a mild detergent and a soft brush may be used.
- It looks newer, longer. James Hardie engineers created ColorPlus® Technology exclusively for its products—it’s a baked-on color process that helps prevent fading, chipping and cracking. That means your home siding and trim will look fresh and bold with less maintenance.
If you want a home exterior that holds its look for years, go with James Hardie’s high quality, lower maintenance products with ColorPlus Technology. It’s an easy choice—let the siding and trim do the hard work.
