Shawnee Hills Siding Replacement with James Hardie, Built for Lake Weather
Shawnee Hills homes live with reservoir humidity, deep shade and steep, tight lots. Aluminum siding from the cottage era has dented and chalked, cedar has rotted and older paint keeps failing. Exterior Alliance, a James Hardie Elite Preferred contractor ten minutes away in Dublin, replaces it all with fiber cement that lake weather cannot wear out. Request a free Shawnee Hills siding estimate or call 844-GO-ROOF-1.
James Hardie Products for Shawnee Hills
From cottage clapboard to modern board-and-batten
HardiePlank Lap Siding
The classic 4-to-8-inch clapboard look in fiber cement, with ColorPlus finishes baked on at the factory. Our most requested James Hardie siding product for Shawnee Hills.
Hardie Shingle and Board-and-Batten
Staggered-edge shingle panels for gables and vertical board-and-batten for entries and dormers add the texture custom homes were designed around.
Hardie Artisan Collection
Thicker 5/8-inch boards with deep shadow lines and mitered corners for a true milled-wood look on estate homes and design-reviewed streets.
HardieTrim, Soffit and Fascia
Rot-proof trim boards, vented soffit and fascia complete the envelope and stop the water intrusion that starts at corners and windows.
Vinyl and Engineered Wood Options
Not every budget or every home calls for fiber cement. We also install insulated vinyl and engineered wood. Compare in our Hardie board vs. vinyl guide or see all siding installation options. Roof on the same cottage? See Shawnee Hills roofing.
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Siding a Shawnee Hills Home: Cottages, Rebuilds and Everything Between
Every house here has a different story under the siding
Shawnee Hills started as a 1920s fishing colony on tiny lots, and many cottages were winterized and expanded one addition at a time over the next fifty years. Pull the siding off one of those homes and you can find three generations of sheathing, no weather barrier and framing that was never meant for a full-time house. We plan for that. Sheathing repair, a continuous weather-resistive barrier and proper flashing come before a single Hardie board goes up.
Older cottages sometimes hide asbestos-cement shingles under later siding. Those require licensed abatement before new siding is installed, and we identify them during the site visit so the estimate is complete. Newer custom homes built after sewer service arrived have modern framing and usually need siding replaced for looks and durability rather than structure, often after hail or woodpecker damage to engineered wood.
HardiePlank clapboard keeps the cottage character, HardiePanel board-and-batten suits the modern rebuilds, and HardieShingle works on gables facing the water. ColorPlus finishes stand up to the humid air coming off the reservoir. Compare materials in our Hardie board vs. vinyl guide, and let the Shawnee Hills roofing team inspect the roof while we are on site.
- Sheathing repair and weather-resistive barrier on cottage-era homes
- Asbestos-cement shingle identification and abatement coordination
- Cottage, craftsman and modern profiles in humidity-resistant ColorPlus finishes
- Careful staging on steep, narrow reservoir lots
Local Siding Insight for Shawnee Hills
Humidity is relentless on the reservoir
Wood siding near O’Shaughnessy never fully dries in summer, which is why paint peels within a few years. Fiber cement does not absorb that moisture, and ColorPlus finishes carry a 15-year warranty.
Aluminum was the cottage upgrade of the 1960s
Dented, chalky aluminum siding is common on older Shawnee Hills homes. It comes off easily, but what is underneath needs a real inspection before anything new goes on.
Tight lots need a tidy crew
Many lots are narrow with neighbors close by and driveways that climb. We stage materials carefully, protect landscaping and keep the site clean every day.
OUR PROCESS
Three steps from cottage siding to lake-proof Hardie
SITE VISIT
We measure every elevation, photograph existing siding, trim and flashing, and check for hidden moisture damage behind the old cladding on your Shawnee Hills home.
PLANNING
You choose profiles, colors and trim. We confirm any village zoning requirements for exterior work and order materials while the samples are still on your porch.
INSTALLATION
We strip the old siding, repair sheathing, install a weather-resistive barrier and flashing, then hang Hardie to manufacturer spec so the 30-year warranty and 15-year ColorPlus finish warranty hold.
What Homeowners Around Dublin and Powell Say
200+ Google reviews and a 4.9-star average
Why Shawnee Hills Chooses Exterior Alliance
An Elite Preferred installer ten minutes up Dublin Road
Unmatched Durability
Fiber cement will not warp, rot, crack or swell through Ohio freeze-thaw cycles, humid summers and hail seasons. It is rated for 30-plus years.
Fire Resistance
Non-combustible fiber cement will not ignite or feed a fire, which matters on wooded lots and may qualify for insurance discounts.
Baked-On Color
ColorPlus Technology finishes resist fading and chipping for years without repainting, in a palette that satisfies design committees.
Pest Immunity
Woodpeckers, carpenter ants and termites cannot damage fiber cement, a real advantage where cedar siding meets mature trees.
Old-House Experience
Cottage additions, mixed sheathing and missing weather barriers are routine for us and priced honestly.
Ten Minutes Up Dublin Road
From Commerce Parkway in Dublin to the Glick Road light is a short drive for samples, site visits and follow-ups.
Shawnee Hills Siding FAQs
Answers for village homeowners with Powell mailing addresses
Do you serve Shawnee Hills even though my address says Powell?
Yes. Shawnee Hills is its own village in Delaware County with a Powell, OH 43065 mailing address, about ten minutes from our Dublin office. We serve Shawnee Hills, Dublin, Delaware and Lewis Center.
Is James Hardie a good choice for a home near the reservoir?
It is one of the best. Fiber cement does not absorb the humid air that peels paint off wood, will not dent like aluminum and gives woodpeckers nothing to drill. The ColorPlus finish carries a 15-year warranty. See James Hardie siding.
What if there is asbestos siding under my aluminum?
Asbestos-cement shingles are common on 1920s to 1960s homes. They require licensed abatement before new siding goes on. We identify them during the site visit and include abatement coordination in the estimate.
Can Hardie keep the cottage look?
Yes. HardiePlank in a narrow clapboard reveal keeps the cottage character, and HardieShingle on gables adds the lake-house detail. Board-and-batten suits the newer custom builds.
Do I need a permit or approval to re-side in Shawnee Hills?
The Village Zoning Office reviews exterior work in Shawnee Hills, and Delaware County Building Safety issues permits when the scope requires one. We confirm what applies to your project and handle the filings.
OHIO PROUD, SHAWNEE HILLS STRONG
Between the dam overlook at Glick Park and the zoo just down the road, Shawnee Hills is a village people choose on purpose. Exterior Alliance is the Dublin siding and roofing company on Commerce Parkway, and the village is one of our closest neighbors. Roof due as well? See Shawnee Hills roofing.
