Location: Naperville, IL
Renovations: James Hardie Lap and Shingle Siding, James Hardie Trim, Marvin Elevate Windows, Black Metal Roof Accents, Black Aluminum Soffit, Fascia and Gutters
From Cracking Stucco to a Neighborhood Standout with Expert Siding Installation
How Do You Replace Outdated Stucco With a Modern, Durable Exterior?
That was the question facing a Naperville homeowner tired of his home’s aging stucco exterior. The stucco had started cracking, raising concerns about moisture getting behind the walls, and the traditional two-story home no longer matched the modern look he wanted for his neighborhood.
Beyond the visible cracking, the homeowner wanted his home to feel current and stand out on the block. He chose Siding & Windows Group after researching James Hardie Elite Contractors in the Chicago area, touring completed projects from our reference list, and confirming the quality and attention to detail he expected for a project of this size.
Exterior Remodeling Services Performed
- James Hardie Lap Siding and Straight Edge Shingle Siding in Mountain Sage
- James Hardie Trim in Mountain Sage and Window Trim in Arctic White
- Marvin Elevate Windows
- Standing Seam Metal Bay Roof Accents in Black
- Aluminum Soffit, Fascia, Gutters and Downspouts in Black
A Guided Installation Process Built for Chicago Weather
Our project advisor walked the homeowner through color and texture combinations before deciding on Mountain Sage lap and shingle siding paired with black roof accents, black soffit and fascia, and black windows trimmed in white. Because stucco damage often hides rotted wood underneath, our crew uncovered and repaired minor wood rot once the old stucco came down, then leveled uneven walls with shims before installing James Hardie siding engineered for Chicago’s freeze-thaw climate.
A Siding Installation Worthy of a National Award
The transformation was striking enough to win the 2025 James Hardie Design Week Award for Best Exterior Design. For weeks after the project wrapped, the homeowner would pull into his driveway and do a double take, amazed that the home in front of him was actually his. Neighbors still stop by regularly with compliments on the new look. Every renovation comes with some cost and disruption, but the homeowner said the crew’s work and the stunning end result made it more than worth it.
If your Naperville or Chicago area home needs the same kind of durable, modern transformation, contact Siding & Windows Group today for a free consultation.
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