Voorhees Fiber Cement Replacement: Before and After
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Town: Voorhees, NJ | Material: James Hardie HardiePlank lap siding | Color: [VERIFY: project record] | Scope: Full tear-off, sheathing repairs, housewrap, flashing at all openings, new trim package
This Voorhees split-level still wore its original aluminum siding. When it came off, the sheathing (the wood panels under the siding) had never been protected by housewrap, and two sheets near a roof-to-wall corner showed rot from a missing kickout flashing — the small metal diverter that sends roof water into the gutter instead of into the wall. The homeowner saw the photos, approved the per-sheet repair price in writing, and the wall was rebuilt: new sheathing, housewrap lapped correctly, flashing at every window and door, and a kickout at the problem corner. HardiePlank went on per the manufacturer’s written instructions, with the required clearances at roofs and grade VERIFY: James Hardie HZ5 install instructions, current rev.
The closeout file for this job includes the full tear-off photo set, the approved repair change order, the flashing sequence at every opening, and the warranty documents — the same record every SJCC homeowner keeps. If you are weighing fiber cement against vinyl, our vinyl vs. fiber cement comparison walks the trade-offs honestly.
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