Dark Shingles, Cedar Siding, and White Trim on the Cape

This one came together really well. A classic Cape Cod home got a full exterior refresh - new roof, treated cedar siding, and clean white trim that ties it all together. The kind of job where every material choice has to work with the others, and here they do.

We used CertainTeed Landmark PRO shingles in a deep charcoal tone. That color is doing a lot of work - it grounds the roofline, adds weight to the pitch, and plays perfectly off the natural cedar below. Landmark PRO is a step above standard architectural shingles. Better shadow lines, stronger wind resistance, and a warranty that actually means something for a home on the Cape where weather is no joke.

The cedar siding was treated with SBC Enviro Bleach, which keeps that soft, weathered-gray look without the uneven blotching you get when cedar is left completely untreated. It's a subtle thing, but it matters. Cedar on Cape Cod homes is everywhere - maintaining it the right way keeps that classic look for years longer than doing nothing.

The white AZEK trim framing the new Andersen 400 Series windows is what pulls the whole exterior together. AZEK is cellular PVC, so it won't rot, crack, or peel the way wood trim does in a coastal climate. Pair that with Andersen 400 Series windows and you've got a tight, clean exterior that's built to handle whatever comes off the water. We teamed up with Rudy's Home Improvement, Inc. on this one, and the collaboration made for a smooth, well-coordinated job from start to finish.

When a home has good bones, the right materials make it look like it was always supposed to look this way. That's exactly what happened here.