HardiePlank, HardieShingle & Board-and-Batten: Choosing Your Style

HardiePlank® Lap Siding

The classic horizontal look and the most popular choice in New Jersey. Available in smooth or cedar-mill textures and multiple exposures.

HardieShingle® Siding

Captures the charm of cedar shakes without the rot, splitting or upkeep. Great for gables, accents or full Cape Cod and Shore-style homes.

HardiePanel® Vertical / Board-and-Batten

Vertical lines create the modern farmhouse look that's in demand right now. Mixing board-and-batten with lap siding adds depth and architectural interest.

Matching Siding Style to Your Home's Architecture

Colonials and center-hall homes usually look best with smooth or cedarmill HardiePlank lap siding and crisp white or contrasting trim. Cape Cods and cottages pair nicely with HardieShingle accents in the gables. Modern farmhouses lean on vertical HardiePanel board-and-batten with dark windows and black gutters.

When in doubt, look at your roof color first. Your roof is the largest fixed color on the house, and choosing siding that complements it keeps the whole exterior looking cohesive.

Tips for Choosing a Color You'll Love

Small color chips can be misleading. Always view full-size samples outdoors, in morning and afternoon light, and against your roof, brick or stone. Colors almost always look lighter on a whole house than on a tiny swatch.

• Coordinate siding with your roof shingle color
• Use trim color to highlight windows, doors and corners
• Consider your neighborhood — stand out, but tastefully
• Pick gutters and downspouts that blend with trim or siding

Finishing Touches That Complete the Look

Trim, soffit, fascia, gutters, and even your front door all play a role in the final look. Updating the entry door or windows alongside your siding is one of the most effective ways to make a home feel brand new.

Picking a Color

Consider your roof color, stone or brick accents, and your neighborhood. Dark tones like Iron Gray and Evening Blue are trending; whites and soft grays remain timeless. We bring physical samples so you can see them in natural light.