Ready for a Shake Up?

Are you looking at remodeling or updating your home’s exterior this year? Have you considered adding shake siding? Your home’s curb appeal is greatly enhanced with their rustic charm, delivering a stunning and inviting exterior. Check out these tips to incorporate them into your home project this year!

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Mostly used as a decorative element, Shakes are usually on the gables of a home but can also be seen as the main cladding selection. Try our online home exterior design tool!
In design, we love mixing colors and textures (our Hampton Shakes offer both elements!) Choosing them in a contrasting color will give your home a unique identity, making it a stand out in the neighborhood.
Reflecting the warmth conveyed by cedar shingles we are partial to our Sierra, Cedar and Pearl Gray.
Also, think of adding trims in contrasting colors such as a white to bring it all to life.
Let’s not forget the texture aspect of our Hampton Shakes. Don’t be afraid of incorporating them with other existing materials, be it vinyl, wood, or even brick. Intermingling different textures will show your architectural flair.

Looking for more inspiration? Take a peek at our LookBook 2018! You won’t regret it!

Find the Right Color Siding

New siding is exciting! It is a way to completely change the look of your home and amp up your curb appeal. We want to help you make the best choice for your home. There are a few things you should consider before you choose your perfect siding color. Style of Your Home Some home styles commonly stick to one exterior color, while other styles allow for multiple colors. A few common home styles and color themes: Cape Cod – You can have fun with accents like window shutters Craftsman – Allows for a lot of natural colors with trim, brick, and stone Contemporary – Usually sticks to one or two colors Prairie – Sticks to one color, but has lots of windows and organic patterns Ranch – Often has one color, with a complimentary trim color Cottage – Tends to have brighter exterior colors Your Neighborhood Pay attention to the homes in your neighborhood. Are there any colors you like? You may want your home to stand out in the neighborhood, but don’t make it an eyesore! Try to keep your siding color in the ballpark of the other homes. Some neighborhoods have rules about home color, so make sure to check before you change the color of your home. Testing Your Siding Color Whatever color you choose, make sure it looks good in every light. You may hate how light the color of your house is when the sun hits it. Take a look at your color swatches throughout the day, for several days. Complementary Siding Colors Complementary colors can add some extra pizzazz to your home. Trim, doors, windows and railings are often painted complementary colors. Color of Your Roof The color of your roof plays a huge role in your exterior color choice. A more neutral colored roof can match an array of colors, while a darker roof is often softened with a lighter siding color. How much you want your roof to stand out is up to you. Size of Your Home Swatches are small and your home is big! A color might look lighter or darker when applied to a home. Keep this in mind when you pick your color. Darker siding colors might be too intense on a larger scale. Lighter siding colors might not be intense enough. If you have the ability to create a bigger paint test area, you should certainly do it. Try them on your home first using Home Designer 2.0! KWP Engineered Wood Siding LookBook To get some inspiration for your siding project, check out our 2018 KWP LookBook.
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