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Hardie Board Colors

2 years ago



Hello! Looking for suggestions as we are currently in the process of replacing our siding, gutters, facia, and roof. We are looking at Hardie Board specifically in the colors Monterey Taupe or possibly Timber Bark. (Not using the Magnolia colors as they are double the price.) Not interested in painting the brick and not changing the window color as they are only 5 years old. The color of the windows is Marvin Cashmere. The front and garage door will be replaced at some point too. What does everyone think of Hardie Board? (We are in the midwest, so some drastic weather.) Also really need help on the siding and roof shingles colors. Trying to get away from too many tan/brown colors but it is proving to be difficult given brick and window color. All help and suggestions is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

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  • PRO
    2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    I tend to like greens with brick or really dark greys so if those 2 were what aIl I had to do I would do the darker one Timber Bark. The problem is colors on any monitor are hard to really get right. The darker the roof and the closer to that color the better IMO so probably just a dark brown roof with as little shading as possible . You really need a front door that suits that house that Victorian one in no way works . I aslo would suggest the new garage door has some windows in it and painted the same as the siding since it is so forward of the entry. I always like a walkway from the street to the front door too and some nice landcaping will really help make this curb appeal better.

    Melissa thanked Patricia Colwell Consulting
  • 2 years ago

    Thank you for your suggestions! The are greatly appreciated! The front door was put in by the previous owner and definitely on our list to replace once we get the siding, roof and etc put up. The landscaping was atrocious before and so overgrown. There were waist high hedges against the entire length of the sideway leading up to the front door. Last summer we pulled them out and laid sod. So landscaping is a prority also! Again thank you for your suggestions. They were very helpful!


  • 2 years ago

    Chestnut brown

  • 2 years ago

    I would choose the Cobble Stone, you have a beautiful backdrop with the mature trees.

    Hardi is great! a light shingle to compliment.

  • 2 years ago

    I think Monterey Taupe is a good choice. Timber Bark is too dark.

  • 2 years ago

    Hardie board is a great product. I just saw the exterior of a 30 year old house and it was in excellent condition. Never been painted! I am simply amazed.


    What color are you thinking of doing for your roof?


    When I go to the Hardie board website they show Monterey Taupe with a little brick and it looks amazing.




    When I see your options I think the Monterey looks the best with your marvin window in Cashmere.





    another monterey with brick.


    Park Ridge, IL James Hardie Siding Remodel Monterey Taupe Colonial · More Info



    Monterey Taupe James Hardie siding 4'' exp. Smooth Finish · More Info



    Melissa thanked Boxerpal
  • PRO
    2 years ago

    I like blues or greens with that stone for a nice pop of color.




    It's so hard to decide!

    Melissa thanked Debbi Washburn
  • 2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    Thank you everyone! It is most certainly hard to decide! This is a Weathered Wood Shingles along with our window color. The star is Monterey Taupe Hardie Board. As of right now that is what I am leaning towards!


  • 2 years ago

    We did what @PPF suggested. Choices are endless.