Pictures of Houses with Hardie Board Siding

Oct 29, 2026

Hardie board siding, a fiber cement siding product, has earned a strong reputation for durability, versatility, and curb appeal. In Colorado, many homeowners choose James Hardie siding installation because it can mimic the look of traditional wood or stucco while offering outstanding resistance to moisture, fire, hail, and harsh weather. Every photo below is a real home where Northern Lights Exteriors installed James Hardie products — no stock photography — so you can see how the styles, colors, and trim combinations actually look on Colorado houses.

Quick answer: Most houses with Hardie board siding in Colorado use HardiePlank lap siding on the main walls with board and batten or HardieShingle accents on the gables. Traditional homes lean toward Arctic White, Iron Gray and Evening Blue; modern homes lean toward Iron Gray or Midnight Black paired with stone, warm wood or standing seam metal. Every combination is shown below on real Colorado homes. Updated October 2026.

Looking for color inspiration? Explore our James Hardie colors and styles page for actual Colorado James Hardie projects we’ve completed recently (no stock images). Get ideas on the Statement Collection™, Dream Collection™, and real-world color combinations that work beautifully on Colorado homes.

See every Statement Collection color on real Colorado homes. The James Hardie Statement Collection™ is a curated group of popular ColorPlus® Technology finishes, factory applied in a controlled environment for a more consistent finish and long-term performance. It’s where most homeowners start, because it includes many of James Hardie’s most in-demand tones. Tap a color to open our recent projects in that shade.

Aged Pewter Arctic White Boothbay Blue Cobblestone Countrylane Red Deep OceanNEW Evening Blue Gray Slate Heathered Moss Iron Gray Khaki Brown Light Mist Midnight BlackNEW Monterey Taupe Mountain Sage Navajo Beige Night Gray Pearl Gray Rich Espresso Timber Bark

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Explore James Hardie Colors, Styles, and Real Local Inspiration

One of the biggest reasons homeowners choose James Hardie siding is the wide range of design options available. Whether you prefer classic lap siding, rustic shingle accents, or bold vertical board and batten, Hardie products can complement everything from traditional homes to mountain modern designs. If you are researching factory-finished siding colors, be sure to also explore our James Hardie colors and styles page for more inspiration, including the Statement Collection™ and Dream Collection™.

Colorado home with James Hardie fiber cement siding showing full exterior curb appeal — Full exterior Real James Hardie siding project showing clean lines, strong curb appeal, and a timeless Colorado-ready exterior.

House with Hardie board siding installed by Northern Lights Exteriors in Colorado — Whole-home siding Hardie board siding installed by Northern Lights Exteriors with a refined look that fits multiple architectural styles.

Louisville Colorado home with new James Hardie siding, windows, doors and a lifestyle deck by Northern Lights Exteriors — Louisville · Siding, windows, doors & lifestyle deck A Louisville home with new James Hardie siding, windows, doors and a lifestyle deck — one coordinated exterior.

Historic Old Town Fort Collins, CO home with new Anlin vinyl windows, an Anlin sliding patio door and James Hardie siding in Aged Pewter with Arctic White trim, by Northern Lights Exteriors — Aged Pewter · Fort Collins Historic Old Town Fort Collins home in Aged Pewter with Arctic White trim and new Anlin windows.

Denver commercial multifamily property siding replacement managed for a property manager by Northern Lights Exteriors — Commercial · Denver A Denver multifamily siding replacement, run for a property manager as one multi-trade project.

Modern North Boulder home with James Hardie Artisan V-Groove siding, front elevation, by Northern Lights Exteriors — Artisan V-Groove · North Boulder James Hardie Artisan V-Groove siding on a modern North Boulder home.

The Aesthetic Versatility of Hardie Siding

Hardie siding stands out because it combines the natural beauty homeowners want with the long-term performance Colorado homes need. Available in multiple profiles, textures, and finishes, Hardie products can create a refined, rustic, modern, or timeless exterior. Homeowners looking for lasting style often choose fiber cement siding because it offers the appearance of real wood without the same maintenance demands. When paired with the right trim, soffit, and color palette, James Hardie siding can completely transform a home’s exterior.

James Hardie Lap Siding

Among the most popular options is HardiePlank® lap siding, the traditional horizontal siding profile many homeowners recognize. Lap siding features long horizontal boards that overlap one another, creating clean lines and classic proportions. This style works beautifully on both modern and traditional homes and is available in cedar mill texture or smooth finish by custom order. For homeowners seeking a timeless exterior with excellent durability, James Hardie lap siding remains one of the strongest choices available.

Louisville, CO 80027 multi-trade exterior remodel with Pella windows, James Hardie Aged Pewter siding, Cobblestone trim, seamless gutters and a Deckorators composite deck by Northern Lights Exteriors — Multi-trade · Louisville 80027 Pella windows, James Hardie siding in Aged Pewter with Cobblestone trim, new seamless gutters and a Deckorators composite deck on one Louisville home.

Longmont, CO 80503 home with primed and painted James Hardie siding, seamless gutters and exterior paint by Northern Lights Exteriors — Primed & painted · Longmont 80503 James Hardie siding, primed and painted, with new seamless gutters and exterior paint on a Longmont home.

Completed James Hardie fiber cement siding replacement in Northglenn, CO featuring Mountain Sage Hardie lap siding, Iron Gray trim and existing brick installed by Northern Lights Exteriors. — Mountain Sage · Lap HardiePlank lap siding in Mountain Sage with Iron Gray trim, keeping the existing brick, in Northglenn.

Denver, CO 80231 home with James Hardie Iron Gray siding, Iron Gray trim, new gutters and exterior paint by Northern Lights Exteriors — Iron Gray · Denver 80231 James Hardie siding in Iron Gray with Iron Gray trim, new gutters and exterior paint on a Denver home.

Thornton, CO 80241 home with James Hardie Pearl Gray siding, Arctic White trim and seamless gutters by Northern Lights Exteriors — Pearl Gray · Thornton 80241 James Hardie siding in Pearl Gray with Arctic White trim and new seamless gutters in Thornton.

Berthoud, Colorado mountain home multi-trade project with James Hardie Iron Gray siding, Arctic White trim, seamless gutters and a Deckorators composite lifestyle deck by Northern Lights Exteriors — Multi-trade · Berthoud James Hardie siding in Iron Gray with Arctic White trim, seamless gutters and a Deckorators composite lifestyle deck.

James Hardie Shingle and Shake Siding

HardieShingle® siding offers the warm, textured appearance of cedar shingles and shakes without the upkeep concerns associated with natural wood. This profile is available in straight-edge and staggered-edge designs, making it a great fit for Craftsman, cottage, mountain, and transitional homes. Many homeowners use shake or shingle siding on gables or upper-story accents to add visual texture and character. When combined with lap siding or vertical siding, shingle accents can give the home a much more custom appearance.

House with James Hardie shingle siding accent on the gable — HardieShingle HardieShingle siding adds depth and texture while avoiding the maintenance demands of real cedar shingles.

Frederick Colorado home with James Hardie shake shingle siding in Cobblestone with Arctic White trim — Cobblestone · Shake Shake-style HardieShingle siding in Cobblestone, paired with Arctic White trim for contrast.

Fort Lupton, Colorado home with James Hardie Monterey Taupe siding, HardieShingle accents and Cobblestone trim installed by Northern Lights Exteriors — Monterey Taupe · Shingle accents Monterey Taupe lap siding with HardieShingle accents and Cobblestone trim on a Fort Lupton home.

Completed James Hardie Dream Collection fiber cement siding project in Estes Park, CO featuring a Class A fire-rated, ignition-resistant exterior with Hardie Shingle accents installed by Northern Lights Exteriors. — Dream Collection · Shingle accents HardieShingle accents with Dream Collection siding on an Estes Park home.

Staggered James Hardie shingle siding gable in Monterey Taupe with Cobblestone and Iron Gray trim — Monterey Taupe · Staggered shingle Staggered-edge shingle gable in Monterey Taupe with Cobblestone and Iron Gray trim.

Erie CO home with James Hardie Aged Pewter lap siding and Cobblestone shingle shake gable accents installed by Northern Lights Exteriors — Aged Pewter · Shake gable Aged Pewter lap siding with Cobblestone shingle-shake gable accents in Erie.

James Hardie Vertical Siding and Board and Batten

Vertical siding, often referred to as board and batten siding, has become especially popular on mountain modern and modern farmhouse homes throughout Colorado. This design uses broad panels and narrow battens to create strong vertical lines that draw the eye upward and make the home feel taller and more distinctive. James Hardie vertical siding is often used as a full-home style or as an accent combined with lap siding. If you are considering a more contemporary exterior, see our dedicated James Hardie board and batten siding page for profiles, batten spacing, and cost detail.

Fort Collins home with James Hardie board and batten gable siding in Arctic White — Arctic White · Gable Board and batten on the gable in Arctic White, drawing the eye upward and adding architectural height.

Livermore, CO 80536 mountain home with James Hardie siding in Timberbark and Cobblestone with Iron Gray trim, by Northern Lights Exteriors — Timberbark & Cobblestone · Livermore 80536 James Hardie siding in Timberbark and Cobblestone with Iron Gray trim on a Livermore mountain home.

Longmont, CO 80504 farmhouse ranch with Pella windows and James Hardie board and batten siding in Cobblestone with Cobblestone trim, by Northern Lights Exteriors — Cobblestone · Longmont 80504 Pella windows and James Hardie board and batten in Cobblestone with matching Cobblestone trim.

Golden, CO 80403 split-level with Simonton vinyl windows, James Hardie board and batten siding in Gray Slate with Iron Gray trim, and new seamless gutters, by Northern Lights Exteriors — Gray Slate · Golden 80403 Simonton vinyl windows, James Hardie Gray Slate siding with Iron Gray trim, and new seamless gutters.

Lyons, CO 80540 hillside home with James Hardie siding in Iron Gray with matching Iron Gray trim, by Northern Lights Exteriors — Iron Gray · Lyons 80540 James Hardie siding in Iron Gray with matching Iron Gray trim on a Lyons hillside home.

Boulder, CO 80304 foothills home with Pella windows, James Hardie siding in Monterey Taupe with Timberbark trim, and seamless gutters, by Northern Lights Exteriors — Monterey Taupe · Boulder 80304 Pella windows, James Hardie siding in Monterey Taupe with Timberbark trim, and seamless gutters.

Hardie Board Siding Houses in Colorado’s Wildfire Areas (WUI)

In Colorado’s wildland-urban interface — the foothills and mountain communities around Boulder, Lyons, Estes Park and Evergreen — siding is a fire decision as much as a style one. James Hardie fiber cement is noncombustible and carries a Class A flame-spread rating, and the James Hardie Dream Collection™ (a much broader range of custom ColorPlus® colors) and Woodtone finishes let mountain homeowners get a custom color or the look of real wood without giving that up. Every home below is in a WUI area — including two repeat clients in Estes Park and a Lyons home that survived the 2024 Stone Canyon Fire. For what the state’s new rules require, see our Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code guide.

Estes Park home with James Hardie Dream Collection Iron Gray and woodtone Class A fire rated siding — Repeat client · Estes Park 80517 Repeat-client Estes Park project: Dream Collection color with Woodtone and Iron Gray siding, finished with Dream Collection and Iron Gray trim.

Estes Park Colorado house with James Hardie Rich Espresso fiber cement siding and Timber Bark accents — Repeat client · Estes Park 80517 Repeat-client Estes Park project in Rich Espresso siding with Timberbark trim.

Boulder foothills home near Chautauqua with James Hardie Woodtone siding and new windows installed by Northern Lights Exteriors, Boulder CO 80305 — Multi-trade · Boulder 80305 Woodtone James Hardie siding and new windows on a Boulder foothills home near Chautauqua — one multi-trade project.

Evergreen, CO 80439 mountain home with James Hardie Iron Gray lap siding, Iron Gray trim and copper gutters by Northern Lights Exteriors — Evergreen 80439 Iron Gray lap siding with Iron Gray trim and copper gutters on an Evergreen mountain home.

Boulder, CO 80302 foothills home with James Hardie Iron Gray siding and Iron Gray trim by Northern Lights Exteriors — Boulder 80302 Iron Gray siding with Iron Gray trim on a Boulder foothills home.

Lyons, CO 80503 home with James Hardie Pearl Gray board and batten siding, Arctic White and Iron Gray trim, which survived the Stone Canyon Fire — Lyons 80503Survived the Stone Canyon Fire Pearl Gray board and batten with Arctic White and Iron Gray trim — this Lyons home survived the 2024 Stone Canyon Fire.

Houses With Brick and Hardie Board Siding

Pairing Hardie board with brick or natural stone is one of the most common requests we get on Colorado remodels, and it is often the fastest way to make an ordinary elevation look custom. Mixing materials works best when one material clearly leads: brick or stone anchors the base, chimney, or entry, while fiber cement carries the upper walls and gables. Because James Hardie ColorPlus® finishes are factory applied, it is far easier to match siding to an existing brick tone than it is to hand-paint wood siding on site. Deeper tones such as Iron Gray and Gray Slate pair well with red and gray brick, crisp Arctic White brightens a traditional brick base, and Evening Blue lets natural stone texture stand out.

Denver, CO 80224 home with Pella windows and James Hardie siding, primed and painted, beside a red brick chimney, by Northern Lights Exteriors — Primed & painted · Denver 80224 Pella windows and James Hardie siding, primed and then painted, alongside the home’s red brick chimney and base.

Fort Collins, CO 80524 multi-trade remodel with James Hardie Iron Gray siding and Arctic White trim over brick, metal roofing and seamless gutters, by Northern Lights Exteriors — Iron Gray · Fort Collins 80524 Multi-trade remodel: James Hardie Iron Gray siding with Arctic White trim over brick, metal roofing, and seamless gutters.

Broomfield, CO 80020 multi-trade remodel with James Hardie Arctic White board and batten siding and trim over brick, an Owens Corning Class IV impact-resistant roof and seamless gutters, by Northern Lights Exteriors — Arctic White · Broomfield 80020 Multi-trade remodel: James Hardie Arctic White siding and trim with brick, an Owens Corning Class IV impact-resistant roof, and seamless gutters.

Greeley, CO 80634 multi-trade remodel with James Hardie Gray Slate and Iron Gray siding, Arctic White and Iron Gray trim, gray brick, Owens Corning roofing, seamless gutters and exterior painting, by Northern Lights Exteriors — Gray Slate & Iron Gray · Greeley 80634 Multi-trade remodel: James Hardie Gray Slate and Iron Gray siding with Arctic White and Iron Gray trim, Owens Corning roofing, seamless gutters, and exterior painting.

Evergreen, CO 80439 home with James Hardie Evening Blue siding, Arctic White trim, stone accents and new seamless gutters, by Northern Lights Exteriors — Evening Blue · Evergreen 80439 James Hardie Evening Blue siding with Arctic White trim, stone accents at the garage, and new seamless gutters.

Loveland, CO 80538 home with James Hardie Dream Collection, Khaki Brown and Timberbark siding, Dream Collection trim and new seamless gutters, by Northern Lights Exteriors — Khaki Brown & Timberbark · Loveland 80538 James Hardie Dream Collection™, Khaki Brown, and Timberbark siding with Dream Collection trim, plus new seamless gutters.

Modern Hardie Board Siding Houses

Modern Hardie board siding houses in Colorado rely on a few consistent moves: a dark or mid-tone body color such as Midnight Black, Iron Gray or Cobblestone; clean lap, vertical board and batten or smooth Artisan profiles; black windows and trim painted to match or contrast sharply; and a second material — standing seam metal, natural stone or warm wood — for texture. The homes below show the range, from a Midnight Black modern ranch to a Cobblestone modern farmhouse.

Modern custom home featuring James Hardie Midnight Black fiber cement siding with natural wood accents, black windows, and contemporary architecture for exterior design inspiration. — Midnight Black · Modern Midnight Black siding with natural wood accents and black windows on a modern custom home.

Boulder, CO 80302 multi-trade exterior remodel with James Hardie Artisan® siding, primed and painted, and seamless gutters below the Flatirons, by Northern Lights Exteriors — Artisan® primed & painted · Boulder 80302 Multi-trade exterior: James Hardie Artisan® siding, primed and then painted, with seamless gutters below the Flatirons.

Golden, CO 80401 multi-trade remodel with James Hardie siding in Arctic White and Light Mist with Arctic White trim, Pella replacement windows and seamless gutters, by Northern Lights Exteriors — Arctic White & Light Mist · Golden 80401 Multi-trade remodel: James Hardie Arctic White and Light Mist siding with Arctic White trim, Pella replacement windows, and seamless gutters.

Close-up of James Hardie gray lap siding with black trim, black windows, and natural stone on a modern Colorado home. — Gray lap · Black trim Gray lap siding with black trim, black windows and natural stone on a modern Colorado home.

Lyons, CO 80540 multi-trade exterior remodel with Marvin windows, James Hardie Aged Pewter siding with Iron Gray trim and seamless gutters, by Northern Lights Exteriors — Aged Pewter · Lyons 80540 Multi-trade remodel: Marvin windows, James Hardie Aged Pewter siding with Iron Gray trim, and seamless gutters.

Modern Boulder CO home with James Hardie Artisan siding installed by Northern Lights Exteriors featuring smooth fiber cement panels and contemporary design — Artisan · Boulder James Hardie Artisan siding’s smooth, deep shadow lines on a modern Boulder home.

Wood-Look (WoodTone) Hardie Board Siding Houses

Wood-look Hardie board gives a Colorado home the warmth of cedar on a fiber cement board that does not need re-staining. The homes below use James Hardie WoodTone finishes such as River Rock, Old Cherry, Rosewood and Smokey Alder, often as a full elevation and sometimes as an accent beside solid ColorPlus® colors. For finishes, a side-by-side comparison with cedar and engineered wood, and our locally stocked pre-stain option, see our James Hardie WoodTone and wood-look siding page.

Golden, CO 80403 home with James Hardie WoodTone River Rock siding and WoodTone trim, close-up of the wood grain, by Northern Lights Exteriors — WoodTone River Rock · Golden 80403 James Hardie siding in WoodTone River Rock with WoodTone trim — the wood grain up close.

Boulder, CO 80302 foothills home with James Hardie WoodTone Old Cherry siding and WoodTone Cordovan Brown trim, by Northern Lights Exteriors — WoodTone Old Cherry · Boulder 80302 James Hardie WoodTone Old Cherry siding with WoodTone Cordovan Brown trim.

Greeley, CO 80634 multi-trade remodel with James Hardie WoodTone Rosewood board and batten siding, Timberbark trim, an Owens Corning Class IV impact-resistant roof and seamless gutters, by Northern Lights Exteriors — WoodTone Rosewood · Greeley 80634 Multi-trade remodel: James Hardie WoodTone Rosewood with Timberbark trim, an Owens Corning Class IV impact-resistant roof, and new seamless gutters.

Boulder, CO 80302 mountain home with James Hardie WoodTone Old Cherry siding, Cordovan Brown trim and new seamless gutters, by Northern Lights Exteriors — WoodTone Old Cherry · Boulder 80302 James Hardie WoodTone Old Cherry with Cordovan Brown trim and new seamless gutters on a Boulder mountain home.

Broomfield, CO 80020 brick ranch with James Hardie WoodTone Smokey Alder siding, Cobblestone accents, Timberbark trim and new seamless gutters, by Northern Lights Exteriors — WoodTone Smokey Alder · Broomfield 80020 James Hardie WoodTone Smokey Alder with Cobblestone accents, Timberbark trim, and new seamless gutters.

Northglenn, CO 80233 multi-trade remodel with Anlin fiberglass windows, a new front door, and James Hardie Iron Gray and WoodTone River Rock siding with Iron Gray trim, by Northern Lights Exteriors — Iron Gray & WoodTone River Rock · Northglenn 80233 Multi-trade remodel: Anlin fiberglass windows, a new front door, and James Hardie Iron Gray and WoodTone River Rock siding with Iron Gray trim.

Best James Hardie Styles for Colorado Homes

Colorado homes often benefit from exterior products that can perform well through intense sun exposure, freeze-thaw cycles, snow, hail, wind, and wildfire concerns. That is one reason why fiber cement siding has become such a strong fit in this region. James Hardie siding is especially popular on homes where owners want the look of painted wood siding but prefer a product designed for durability and lower maintenance. Whether the goal is a mountain-inspired aesthetic, a classic suburban exterior, or a bold contemporary design, Hardie siding offers profile and color combinations that can support that vision.

Helpful next step: If you are comparing products, you may also want to review our pages for fiber cement siding, James Hardie siding installation, and our Hardie colors and styles gallery.

Why Homeowners Choose Hardie Board Siding

In addition to its appearance, Hardie board siding is chosen for its performance. It stands up to hail, intense high-altitude UV, freeze-thaw cycles and dry air better than many traditional exterior materials — without the splitting and checking wood siding shows in Colorado. It also carries a Class A fire rating, which adds peace of mind for homeowners in areas where fire resistance matters. For many Colorado homeowners, James Hardie offers the right balance of beauty, resilience, and long-term value.

Hardie Board Siding Houses: Common Questions

What are the most popular James Hardie colors in Colorado?

Popular James Hardie colors in Colorado often include versatile neutrals and deeper contrast colors that pair well with stone and modern exterior design. Many homeowners explore both the Statement Collection and Dream Collection to find the right color palette for their home.

What styles of James Hardie siding are most common?

The most common James Hardie siding styles include HardiePlank lap siding, board and batten vertical siding, and HardieShingle accents. Many Colorado homes combine profiles to create a more custom exterior design.

What does a modern Hardie board siding house look like?

Modern Hardie board houses in Colorado usually pair a dark or mid-tone color such as Iron Gray or Midnight Black with clean lap or vertical board and batten siding, trim painted to match the siding, and a contrasting material such as standing seam metal roofing, stone or warm wood.

Is Hardie board siding good for Colorado homes?

Yes. Fiber cement siding holds up to freeze-thaw cycles, intense high-altitude UV, hail and dry air without splitting or checking, and James Hardie fiber cement is noncombustible.

What is the difference between the James Hardie Statement Collection and Dream Collection?

The Statement Collection includes a curated selection of popular factory-finished colors, while the Dream Collection offers a larger custom color palette through ColorPlus Technology.

Why hire a local James Hardie contractor in Colorado?

A local James Hardie contractor understands Colorado weather conditions, architectural styles, HOA considerations, and installation best practices to ensure siding performs well long-term.

Get James Hardie Siding Ideas for Your Home

If you are exploring James Hardie siding, color combinations, or profile options for your home, Northern Lights Exteriors would love to help. We can walk you through the differences between lap siding, shingle siding, vertical siding, and factory-finished color collections so you can choose an exterior that fits your home’s architecture and your long-term goals. Contact Northern Lights Exteriors to get ideas and options for your Colorado home.

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