Which James Hardie profiles give a traditional home a more modern look?

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Reviewed By: Coastal Windows & Exteriors

Last updated: October 13, 2026

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In the lap siding vs board and batten choice, vertical panels give a traditional home a modern edge. As a woman-owned James Hardie Elite Preferred contractor serving 730+ towns across Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine, Coastal Windows & Exteriors has completed 7,000+ installations since 2011. The team tailors profiles and colors to your home.

What Homeowners Need to Know

Vertical lines: HardiePanel with HardieTrim battens creates a clean board and batten look that feels current. Book a free estimate.
Shingle accents: HardieShingle panels add cedar-shake texture that modernizes gables and entryways.
Deeper tones: Darker Statement Collection colors like Iron Gray and Evening Blue give a bold, modern facade.
Baked color: ColorPlus Technology bakes multiple coats onto each board for lasting color retention.
Mixing styles: Mixing siding styles, such as vertical panels above lap, refreshes a traditional exterior.
Range of looks: These James Hardie siding profiles let you modernize without losing character.

Updating a Traditional Exterior

Top Recommendation: HardiePanel board and batten from Coastal Windows & Exteriors for a clean, modern vertical look. Book your free estimate today.
Best for bold color: Iron Gray or Evening Blue to give a traditional facade a current edge.
Smart for accents: HardieShingle texture on gables to modernize without a full redesign.

Ready to modernize your traditional home? Book a free design consultation to preview profiles and colors. Coastal Windows & Exteriors is a woman-owned James Hardie Elite Preferred contractor. The team holds a 4.8-star Google rating with 950+ verified reviews.

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Last Updated: October 2026

Sources:

HardiePanel vertical siding paired with HardieTrim battens creates the board and batten look. James Hardie Hardie Panel Siding, the manufacturer’s vertical panel siding page. (Accessed September 2026)
HardieShingle siding mimics the distinct look of classic cedar shake. James Hardie Hardie Shingle Siding, the manufacturer’s shingle siding product page. (Accessed September 2026)
Statement Collection colors include Iron Gray and Evening Blue, with availability by region. James Hardie Statement Collection Colors, the manufacturer’s color palette and availability tool. (Accessed September 2026)
ColorPlus Technology bakes multiple coats onto each board for UV resistance, adhesion and color retention. James Hardie ColorPlus Technology: The Facts Behind the Finish, the manufacturer’s explanation of its baked-on finish. (Accessed September 2026)

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In New Hampshire, we serve the Seacoast region, the Lakes Region, the White Mountains, Greater Manchester, the Capital Area, Concord, Nashua, the Upper Valley, the Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee region, and the Monadnock region throughout the Granite State.

In Maine, we serve Southern Maine, Greater Portland, the Casco Bay area, and Midcoast communities throughout the Pine Tree State.

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Which James Hardie profiles give a traditional home a more modern look?