Cedar Roofing and Hardie Siding Transformation in Glenview, IL

Background

A home addition often creates the perfect opportunity to look beyond the new space and consider how the rest of the exterior will tie together. That was the case for this Glenview homeowner, who wanted the addition to feel like a natural extension of the existing home rather than a separate structure.

With part of the property undergoing new construction, the homeowners decided to take the opportunity to update the entire exterior. The project called for new cedar roofing and siding, along with several custom details that would give the expanded home a cohesive, finished appearance.

Solution

Lindholm Roofing completed a comprehensive exterior renovation beginning with a new cedar shingle roof. The roof features 18-inch cedar Perfection shingles, which provide a more uniform and refined appearance than traditional cedar shakes. While cedar shakes tend to be thicker and more rustic in appearance, cedar shingles create cleaner, more consistent lines across the roof.

The siding was replaced with James Hardie fiber cement siding in a light mist color, complemented by crisp white custom trim around the windows. New Hardie soffit and fascia were also installed to carry the updated materials throughout the roofline and create a consistent exterior finish.

Custom metalwork added another distinctive architectural element. Lindholm Roofing installed new copper pans beneath the dormer windows, providing additional weather protection while complementing the traditional character of the cedar roof.

The project also included chimney work and new gutters and downspouts, bringing the major exterior components together as one coordinated system.

By completing the roofing, siding, trim, soffit, fascia, gutters, and custom details as part of the addition project, the homeowners were able to create a unified exterior rather than trying to match new construction to aging materials.

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Planning a home addition can be an ideal time to evaluate the rest of your home’s exterior. Coordinating new roofing, siding, gutters, and architectural details can help the addition blend seamlessly with the original home while providing updated protection and performance.

Whether you’re considering cedar roofing, James Hardie siding, new gutters and downspouts, or a more extensive exterior renovation in Glenview or the surrounding Chicago area, Lindholm Roofing can help develop a solution that complements your home’s architecture and brings the entire exterior together.