Re-siding a home with a mix of materials is a different challenge than a straightforward box. On this Kennett Square gambrel home, the upper walls were re-sided over a drainable housewrap while the fieldstone base was preserved, and the whole exterior was tied together with clean new trim and windows. It is the kind of project where the prep behind the siding matters as much as the siding itself.
What the Kennett Square re-siding involved
The gambrel roofline and the stone base meant careful transitions and a properly built moisture barrier. The scope covered:
- Removal of the old siding from the upper walls and gambrel gable
- Inspection and repair of the sheathing behind it
- A drainable housewrap lapped correctly for moisture control
- New siding and trim integrated with the preserved fieldstone base
- Clean detailing around new windows and dormers
Why the housewrap does the quiet work
Siding is a shedding layer, not a sealed one, so the drainable housewrap behind it is what keeps the wall dry when water gets past the cladding. Lapping it correctly and integrating it with the windows and flashing is what prevents the hidden rot we get called to fix on older homes. You can learn more about durable exterior materials from James Hardie.
Re-siding a home with stone or mixed materials?
Re-siding is part of our siding installation and repair service, and our guide on when siding needs removal versus repair covers the decision.
Planning a re-siding project? Get a free estimate and we will look at the walls and transitions.
