James Hardie Iron Gray Lap Siding in Fairway, KS

Project Tags: Arctic White, Fairway KS, Fascia, Gutters, Iron Gray, Lap Siding, Marvin Elevate Windows, Soffit

Location: Fairway, KS
Body color: Iron Gray
Trim color: Arctic White, Fascia, Soffit and Gutters
Front gutters: Real Copper
Front and sides: James Hardie straight edge shingle
Back of home: James Hardie Lap Siding
Age of Home: 75 years

Fairway Cape Cod Exterior Transformation

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.

The 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, was woodpecker resistant, performed 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 preserves its original charm and will serve the homeowners for decades.

Project Goal

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 and running 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.

Design & Consultation

Fairway Exteriors 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 Cod Design. The design combined James Hardie Straight Edge Shingles and lap siding and copper gutters.

Transformation

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 flashing details.

New Marvin Elevate Windows with SDL grids continued to allow 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.

FAQs

1. What is the best siding for a Cape Cod house?

Fiber cement siding, such as James Hardie, is a popular choice because it replicates the look of traditional wood while offering greater durability and lower maintenance.

2. How much does it cost to side a Cape Cod house?

Costs vary based on siding material, home size, labor, and architectural details. Cedar shakes, vinyl, and fiber cement are common options that affect total project pricing.

3. What is the best color for a Cape Cod house?

Classic coastal neutrals like white, light gray, and weathered shingle gray are traditional choices. Soft blues, sage greens, and pale yellows are also popular for a timeless look.

4. What siding styles work best for Cape Cod homes?

Cedar shake, shingle siding, and horizontal lap siding are common choices. These styles preserve the classic character associated with Cape Cod architecture.

5. Can you replace cedar shake siding with fiber cement on a Cape Cod house?

Yes, fiber cement shingles are designed to mimic traditional cedar shakes. They provide the same appearance with improved durability and reduced maintenance.

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Our Clients Say It Best

Rated 5 out of 5

December 2025

Fairway Exteriors is an excellent siding replacement contractor. The owner, Scott, is very knowledgeable and helped a lot with design decisions. Design assistance is rarely offered with other contractors. Nick was our project manager. He was fantastic in helping us get everything we wanted and assuring the workmanship met our expectations. We had Scott or Nick (many times both) on site several times a day. We are delighted with the results. Our house has never looked so good.

Craig Fritsche

Rated 5 out of 5

November 2025

Very, very pleased with the craftsmanship of the team that did our re-siding! Its a tall house with places that are hard to reach. We get compliments every day! The crew was very very good at cleaning up, never missed a day and worked until sundown. Nicholas was excellent as a project manager, great communicator! Highly recommended!!

Matt Ungashick

Rated 5 out of 5

October 2025

Fairway Exteriors was recommended to us for exterior siding by another satisfied customer. Their team came out and worked hard to totally change the look of our home. They were polite and cleaned up everything each day. Scott and Nicholas kept in touch with videos of the progress. We consider this an investment in our home that will last a lifetime. We couldn’t be happier!!

Jim Cooper

Rated 5 out of 5

October 2025

Great price
Great company to work with!! Started with replacing half of our windows and decided to change the rest after working with Scott!

Drew Robinson

Rated 5 out of 5

October 2025

Fairway stood out with their attention to detail, timeliness and communication throughout the whole installation. If you’re in the market, I’d give them a call! This is the second time I’ve had siding work performed on my home and I wouldn’t recommend anyone else!

Drew Robinson

Rated 5 out of 5

October 2025

Scott, Nicholas and the Fairway Exteriors team did a great job installing James Hardie siding – replacing existing vinyl siding that overlaid stucco. The team performed quickly and Scott/Nicholas provided consistent progress throughout the project. As with all older houses the real work is repairing and accounting for the parts of the house that may not be true or suffering from other issues. The Fairway team addressed all issues and the final installation looked like we’ve had it all along. Would recommend.

Shawn McDonald

Rated 5 out of 5

October 2025

Scott, Isaac and the crew at Fairway Exteriors do a great job! The windows installation, siding and paint have my house looking brand new! The project was completed quickly professionally and the communication throughout was appreciated. Glad we trusted our home update to Fairway exteriors.

Jamel Smith

Rated 5 out of 5

October 2025

From Scott’s initial visit to our home, we knew that Fairway Exteriors would get our business. Scott was very thorough in his estimating process which was huge for us since we are historically “do it yourself-ers” and hiring out was a big deal! His team communicated at every turn during the project so we knew exactly what they were up to and when. The job was done with excellence and the end result was more beautiful than we could have imagined! 10/10 for sure!

Lisa Kurtz

Rated 5 out of 5

September 2025

Superior performance in every respect from start to finish. Our 40+ yrs old bat and board wood siding had once again needed wood rot repair as well as a new paint job. We got the usual paint bids but also contacted Fairway (based on reviews) to consider replacing it with James Hardie siding. And we are glad we did. Fairway did a great job (including a new window) and in the end we ended up with more value for our dollars spent. We’ve never had a contractor more conscientious than Scott. His bid was entirely reasonable. His crew was careful and skilled. The project started and finished on time. Highly recommend.

Marla Craven

Rated 5 out of 5

August 2025

We knew we were using James Hardie from the get go, but it took us almost two years to decide on a siding company. Fairway Exteriors was not the least expensive, but we felt confident from the start, the value for the money spent was worth it. We were so pleased with our experience with Scott, Nickolas, and the crew. Great communication about the process. Clean up every evening. They guys worked hard and they had an amazing attention to detail. Everyone, we felt, went above and beyond. We highly recommend Fairway Exteriors and, if ever needed, we would use them again!

Kris Riedel

Rated 5 out of 5

July 2025

I highly recommend this company. Scott and team provided a very professional group to replace our windows as well as siding. They were on-site daily for check-in and questions. The crews were very respectful of our property, cleaning up daily after work was completed for the day. A five star company going above and beyond!!! We have our dream home now!!!

Deb Shaunty

Rated 5 out of 5

July 2025

We had a great experience with Fairway Exteriors! I appreciated the careful meticulous, hard work that each person brought to the project. Isaac and Scott, project leaders, were always quick to respond to questions along with frequently kept us updated on the project timelines. I was grateful to them for when we weren’t present at home then they were flexible to send video and pictures to ask for our feedback and any decisions they needed help with. We’ve received multiple compliments from our surrounding neighbors about the work. We love our finished product!

Alisha Dillingham

Rated 5 out of 5

June 2025

We worked with Fairway Exteriors and had a good experience. We did both siding and windows as well and have been pleased with the work for both. We chose Fairway based on reviews from others and their pricing was competitive. The onsite installers were professional and there was always a foreman on site we could communicate directly with. He also gave us daily updates on progress, questions or issues. We had issues with a leaky exterior faucet and a gas line that they discovered and we had a third party come out to fix. Those were our only additional costs.

Matt & Maggie Butler

Rated 5 out of 5

June 2025

Scott and his team are very professional. The installation was quick and the crew did a great job cleaning up afterward.

Bao Hoang

Rated 5 out of 5

May 2025

10/10 Scott demo’d and installed new siding in a matter of 3 days to turn our old Leawood geek to modern chic

Jon Andalikiewicz

Rated 5 out of 5

May 2025

We had our siding replaced by Fairway Exteriors this week and are very very pleased with the result. Scott is very knowledgeable about siding and was happy to answer any questions we had on the initial consultation. The quote came in quickly and when we decided go move forward they were able to squeeze us in a lot faster than we assumed. When it came time to start Scott and Isaac were both very helpful and kept us informed of any hiccups and everything going on via group text and any questions we had they had answers. Of course a project of this magnitude isn’t cheap, but they are very competitive on pricing and have a top of the line product. We are very pleased with overall experience and would highly recommend. Before and after pictures are below.

Kenneth Jones

Rated 5 out of 5

February 2025

We had an absolutely amazing experience with Scott, Isaac, and the crew at Fairway Exterior. They were very thorough in communicating from beginning to the end. There were no questions left unanswered. The crew was respectful and so quick and efficient. The Hardie Board siding looks incredible and our home got a major upgrade, we are eager to show off the results. We are thrilled with this decision and will enjoy it for years to come. Thank you for all of your hard work!

Elizabeth Burns

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Rated 5 out of 5

October 2021

Scott and his team went above and beyond. I love my new James Hardie siding. The final result turned out better than I expected. Scott is so patient and thorough. I highly recommend.

Lindsay Moffat

Rated 5 out of 5

October 2021

Scott was very easy to work with. He was responsive and prompt with any questions we had. The job was competed in a timely manner with careful
attention to detail.

Melissa Warhurst

Rated 5 out of 5

September 2021

Fairway Exteriors did a wonderful job showing me different options and helping me pick out the perfect siding and perfect color for my house.

Blake Mozingo

Rated 5 out of 5

September 2021

Let me tell you about Scott the owner of Fairway exteriors and the experience I’ve had with him and his crews !

Scott is a amazing person ,and VERY responsive in texts / emails ! And he does what he tells you he’s going to do 100%

The transformation before and after . ? it’s amazing !! only in my dreams, and he made it happen !! With a totally decent and better price than others !!!

James Hardie is a way better material then vinyl hundred percent ! Hey people I’m just a customer and I don’t do reviews … but look at the transformation that Scott and his crew has done!!

I had to say something!!

Thank you Scott ! You and your crews are Totally professional on time clean and gets it done Properly.

Thank you !!!

John Armstrong

Rated 5 out of 5

August 2021

Our experience with Scott Neidow and Fairway Exteriors was outstanding! We needed our siding replaced on two sides of our house, Scott recommended Hardie board. We got bids from 2 other very well known company’s, not only was Scott competitive but his attention to detail was over the top! He was on site every day checking every detail with his crews, always confirming that we were satisfied. The finished product is perfect!

Tisha Petty

Rated 5 out of 5

July 2021

Scott and his team did a fantastic job! Despite a rainy spring, our extensive project (full siding, multiple windows, new gutters, new shutters…) was completed on budget and ahead of schedule! We also had a few surprises along the way with some extra repairs for under the surface wood rot (which really needed to be repaired regardless of the new siding), but Scott’s team kept us informed and involved. The dedicated construction team was completely professional and respectful of our house and our neighborhood. Thank you so much for giving us a beautiful new/old house!

Scott Martin

Rated 5 out of 5

July 2021

I used Scott at Fairway Exteriors for work on our home at Lake Lotawana and couldn’t be happier! Scott did an excellent job from patiently working with us on a plan for our home’s exterior through completing the installation of James Hardie siding, exterior lighting, a new garage door and new gutters. Although we decided not to add new windows and a front door, he provided bids for that work as well. Scott’s installers were professional and courteous as well as true craftsman who took great pride in their work. Scott was attentive and quick to respond to issues that arose (termites, wood rot, etc.) and helped us to resolve them. The James Hardie siding greatly improved the look and, I believe, the value of our home. I highly recommend Scott and Fairway Exteriors!

Amy Sullivan

Rated 5 out of 5

May 21, 2021

Scott was quick to get back to me anytime I had questions. He was very knowledgeable about James Hardie and took time to answer my questions. The installers were very courteous and picked up after themselves every night. No nails or trash or cigarette butts were left which we appreciated because we have grandchildren that play in the yard. We are very happy with the way the project went and how our new siding looks.

Janet Mitchelson, Lee's Summit MO

Rated 5 out of 5

April 13, 2021

My new windows from Fairway Exteriors make my house bright and airy. The crew arrived on time and worked carefully since I have pets. Scott helped with the details to make the install go smoothly. I recommend them to anyone wanting professional workmanship and a quality product.

Ann Seferovich, Merriam KS

Rated 5 out of 5

FEBRUARY 08, 2021

We used James Hardie siding on our exterior re-model and couldn’t be happier with the finished product. We were so impressed with Fairway Exteriors from the initial design consultation to the constant communication. they were always so quick to respond to any questions we had and stayed connected with us along the way ensure we were happy. Highly recommend

Sara M., Leawood KS