Siding Replacement in Rockford, IL James Hardie Board and Batten in the Color Rich Espresso
Martin Exteriors resided this Rockford home in James Hardie board and batten siding with the Cedarmill finish. The siding and the James Hardie trim, 4″ corners and 6″ frieze boards, came prefinished from James Hardie in the color Rich Espresso.
The homeowner’s main goal was a better look for the house.

What We Installed
James Hardie board and batten siding
Prefinished from James Hardie in the color Rich Espresso, with the Cedarmill finish
James Hardie trim: 4″ corners
Prefinished from James Hardie in the color Rich Espresso
James Hardie trim: 6″ frieze boards
Prefinished from James Hardie in the color Rich Espresso
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About the Siding and Trim
Board and batten siding runs up and down the wall, with narrow battens over the seams. The Cedarmill finish gives it a wood grain texture.
Because the James Hardie trim is the same color as the siding, the walls read as one dark color from the ground up to the roofline.
Project Details
- Project: Siding replacement
- Siding: James Hardie board and batten, Cedarmill finish, prefinished from James Hardie in the color Rich Espresso
- Corners: 4″ James Hardie trim, prefinished in the color Rich Espresso
- Frieze boards: 6″ James Hardie trim, prefinished in the color Rich Espresso
- City: Rockford, IL
More Rockford Work
See our Rockford page, siding in Rockford and James Hardie siding. For another board and batten job, see the complete exterior remodel in Pecatonica, or browse all projects.
Get a Free Inspection & Estimate
Martin Exteriors is a Certified James Hardie Installer. Thinking about a new look for your Rockford home? Call (815) 209-9054 or schedule your Free Inspection & Estimate.