James Hardie Siding Replacement in Frederick, CO – Out with the Vinyl and In with the Fiber Cement

Brand: WestPro
Rating: 5 (69 reviews)

Project Summary

WestPro replaced the siding on this home in Frederick, CO, finishing the project in August 2024. We installed James Hardie HardiePlank Lap Siding in Boothbay Blue as the primary material, complemented by James Hardie HardieTrim in Arctic White and a 5-inch seamless aluminum gutter system. Our team also added James Hardie 24-inch Non-Vented Cedarmill Soffit in Arctic White and James Hardie Shingle Staggered Edge Panel in Evening Blue to complete the exterior upgrade.

The Problem

When Marcella first reached out, she was looking for a durable solution for her Frederick home, which had been wrapped in vinyl siding since 2002. The existing exterior was showing significant signs of wear, with boards that had become chipping and brittle over the decades. She was particularly concerned about color fading because the house sits in direct sun constantly.

Over the years, hail damage had forced the replacement of a few individual boards, but the overall system was failing. The vinyl had simply reached the end of its useful life, and patching isolated spots would not address the widespread brittleness or the long-term durability issues she wanted to solve.

Why It Needed Replacing

A spot repair was not a lasting option because the remaining vinyl was uniformly aged and brittle, meaning new patches would stand out and the surrounding boards would continue to fail. Replacing the entire exterior allowed us to install a cohesive, impact-resistant fiber cement system that protects the home from future sun and hail damage.

What We Did

We began by removing the old vinyl siding to prepare the walls for the new installation. Our team installed James Hardie HardiePlank Lap Siding in Boothbay Blue across the main walls, providing a durable and low-maintenance surface. To add visual interest, we incorporated James Hardie Shingle Staggered Edge Panel in Evening Blue on accent areas. We finished the weather barrier and structural components with James Hardie 24-inch Non-Vented Cedarmill Soffit in Arctic White.

For a clean, finished look, we installed James Hardie HardieTrim in Arctic White around the windows, doors, and corners. We also added a 5-inch seamless aluminum gutter system to manage water runoff and protect the new siding. Every detail was handled with care to ensure the siding and trim were properly aligned and secured.

Project Details

This historic home in Frederick, CO, required a full siding replacement covering 1,211 square feet of siding and trim. The project involved working around 18 window and door openings, with 4 outside corners and no inside corners to navigate. The work included the main structure and all associated trim and soffit areas. We completed the siding installation in August 2024.

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Price Context

This project's siding work was completed at approximately $24 per sq ft installed. This figure represents the complete installed scope for the siding portion of this home, including tear-off, trim, and labor. Homeowners considering a similar James Hardie HardiePlank Siding project - ColorPlus in Colorado should generally expect pricing in the range of $20.00–$24.00/sq ft installed. Homeowners considering a similar James Hardie HardieShingle Siding project in Colorado should generally expect pricing in the range of $33.80–$40.95/sq ft installed. HardieShingle is usually used on accent areas such as gable ends and dormers to add depth and texture, and it is a labor-intensive install that runs significantly more per square foot than standard lap siding. Most homes use HardieShingle in sections of 150–300 square feet to create visual interest rather than as a whole-house product, which influences the overall project cost. Pricing reflects WestPro project data. For an exact price on your home, the best next step is a free, no-obligation inspection.

The Result

Finished in August 2024, this Frederick home now features a fresh, durable exterior that stands up to Colorado sun and weather. The combination of Boothbay Blue lap siding, Arctic White trim, and Evening Blue shingle accents creates a unified and updated look that replaces the brittle, faded vinyl. Projects like this are common throughout Frederick and across the Colorado Front Range.

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