James Hardie Shingles & Artisan — New Construction, Mount Pleasant

New construction siding on a custom build is a different scope than a replacement job. There's no existing exterior to reference, no colour match to hit, and the install has to work across multiple material zones that the architect designed to contrast deliberately. On this Mount Pleasant build, the upper floor called for shingles — a classic profile updated with a bright white Hardie finish. The lower floor called for Artisan — a thicker, deeper plank with a more architectural presence.
Getting the transition right between the two materials is where most of the craft sits. The horizontal break between shingle and plank has to be level across the full width of the house, properly flashed, and tight at every return. On a modern infill home with black window frames and clean concrete lines, there's nowhere to hide a sloppy junction. This one holds.

OSB sheathing prepped and inspected. Tyvek HomeWrap installed across all walls with properly lapped seams. Rain screen furring installed to manufacturer requirements. James Hardie Shingles laid on the upper floor — consistent coursing, tight joints at all corners. Hardie Artisan installed on the lower level — proper fastening pattern, flashing at every window and opening. Both zones painted and sealed before scaffold came down.