Location: Fairway KS
Body color: Iron Gray
Trim color: Arctic White, Fascia, Soffit and Gutters
Front gutters Real Copper.
Front and sides James Harden straight edge shingle. Back of home James Hardie Lap Siding
Age of Home 75 years
This 1950 Fairway Cape Cod home had been patched and repaired for years, but the exterior continued to show signs of deeper issues. Woodpeckers feasted on the wood siding, improper installation, and missing water management systems left the home vulnerable to moisture, pests, and long-term damage.
T homeowners decided to move forward with a full exterior renovation instead of continuing temporary repairs. They wanted an exterior that kept the unique charm and beauty of their home, would be woodpecker resistant, siding that would perform properly, and would last for decades in Kansas City’s climate.
Fairway Exteriors was selected to complete the transformation using durable materials and installation methods designed for long-term performance. And to keep woodpeckers out Today, the home features a timeless design that keep the homes original charm and outlive the clients in their home.
The existing siding had been installed incorrectly by the previous homeowner and maintained through temporary repairs, which led to moisture concerns, woodpeckers, and long-term deterioration. Without proper gutter sizes and no gutter guards water had been getting clogged andrunning directly down the siding for years, accelerating damage.
The homeowners wanted to correct these issues at the source. The plan focused on properly sealing the home, installing durable siding suited for Fairway’s weather, adding functional gutters. At the same time, the exterior needed to reflect the timeless Cape Cod Design and character.
Fairway Exterior’s evaluated the home’s exterior conditions and developed a clear plan before work began. Preparation, sealing, and proper installation were treated as critical to long-term performance. Fairway Exteriors provided design renderings so the homeowners could see their vision come to life and rest assured that the finished product would meet their design vision.
James Hardie® fiber cement siding was selected for its durability, moisture resistance, and compatibility with a Cape Cop Design. The design combined James Hardie Straight Edge Shingles and lap siding and Copper gutters.
The renovation improved both performance and appearance. No More Woodpeckers! Improperly installed siding was removed and replaced with a complete James Hardie® siding system installed with installation and flashing details.
New Marvin Elevate Windows with SDL grids continued allowed the homeowners to keep the charm and help seal up the house from draft cold and hot summer air. Copper Gutters, new Provia Doors and a new Carriage style garage door from Clopay helped round out the design and transform the home from a woodpecker and water nightmare into a timeless and low maintenance Dream Home!









