James Hardie ColorPlus Blue Siding in Fair Oaks, CA

PROJECT OVERVIEW

For this Fair Oaks property, the goal was to refresh the home’s appearance with a distinctive blue finish while upgrading to durable, low-maintenance siding.

Fair Oaks home with finished blue James Hardie ColorPlus fiber cement siding.

After

Before

The ABD Exteriors team installed James Hardie fiber cement siding, featuring beautiful blue ColorPlus® Technology siding on the front elevation. The smooth-texture siding created clean, consistent lines across the exterior, while the factory-applied finish added rich, uniform color to the home’s most prominent surfaces.

CHALLENGES

The main challenge was transforming the home’s existing exterior into a fresh, cohesive design while ensuring the new siding would perform reliably over the long term. Achieving the right appearance required more than selecting a new color. Every siding course needed proper alignment, consistent spacing, and clean transitions around windows, corners, and trim.

Existing exterior siding on Fair Oaks home before replacement.

Exterior walls and siding details requiring preparation for James Hardie installation.

Another key task was the detailed work around windows, corners, trim, and exterior transitions. These areas required precise fitting and careful finishing to avoid uneven edges or visible gaps, especially where different exterior surfaces meet.

OUR SOLUTION

ABD Exteriors team focused on delivering a siding replacement that would improve the home’s appearance while addressing the practical demands of long-term exterior protection.

The project required a coordinated approach to surface preparation, material placement, and installation details.

For the front elevation, we used blue James Hardie ColorPlus® Technology siding. The factory-applied finish is engineered for consistent color and improved fade resistance, helping the exterior maintain its attractive appearance with less frequent repainting than many traditional field-painted siding systems.

Close-up of smooth blue James Hardie ColorPlus fiber cement siding.

Existing siding being removed from Fair Oaks home during exterior renovation.

New smooth-texture James Hardie fiber cement siding installed on Fair Oaks residence.

Exterior walls prepared for James Hardie fiber cement siding installation.

SCOPE OF WORK

Removal of existing exterior siding

Inspection and preparation of exterior wall surfaces

Installation of new James Hardie smooth-texture fiber cement siding

James Hardie ColorPlus® Technology siding installation on the front elevation

Detail work at corners, windows, trim, and exterior transitions

Final quality inspection of the finished exterior

PROCESS

Tear-off. We carefully stripped away the old, worn siding, exposing the bare walls beneath.
Inspection and prep. With the walls open, we checked for damage, addressed any problem areas, and prepared the surface so the new siding would have a solid, protected base.
James Hardie siding installation. Our crew installed the James Hardie smooth fiber cement siding course by course, keeping lines straight and spacing consistent around the entire home. The ColorPlus® Technology siding went on the front elevation.
Finishing and walkthrough. We wrapped up with careful detail work at corners, windows, trim, and transitions, then walked the exterior to confirm every edge and seam met our standards.

Fair Oaks home before full James Hardie fiber cement siding replacement.

Old siding being removed during residential exterior renovation in Fair Oaks.

Finished blue James Hardie ColorPlus siding on Fair Oaks home.

Exterior walls prepared for new James Hardie smooth fiber cement siding.

BEFORE AND AFTER

Before: An aging exterior with worn siding that lacked the fresh, consistent appearance the homeowners wanted.

After: A sharp, modern exterior with smooth, uninterrupted lines and a front elevation that makes an immediate impression. The ColorPlus® finish brings a polished look and consistent color to the home’s most prominent exterior surfaces.