James Hardie Plank Siding in Mountain Sage with CertainTeed Landmark PRO Pewterwood Roof in Newport, RI

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When a homeowner on Bedlow Avenue in Newport, RI decided it was time to address both an aging roof and deteriorating siding, Pinnacle handled the entire exterior renovation as a single coordinated project. The old siding was stripped and replaced with James Hardie HardiePlank Lap Siding in Mountain Sage — an earthy green tone from James Hardie’s ColorPlus Technology line — while the roof received a full replacement with CertainTeed Landmark PRO shingles in Pewterwood, a dark gray blend that anchors the home’s new color palette. The result is a complete exterior transformation where every surface was chosen to work together.

Newport’s coastal location makes material selection critical. Salt air, wind-driven rain, and intense UV exposure break down traditional wood and vinyl siding far faster than homeowners expect. James Hardie fiber cement siding is engineered specifically for this kind of environment — it will not rot, warp, crack, or delaminate from moisture, and it is completely resistant to salt air corrosion. Mountain Sage is a muted, natural green that sits comfortably in Newport’s mix of historic and coastal architecture without looking out of place alongside neighboring homes.

On the roof side, the Pewterwood color was selected to complement the sage green siding with a clean dark contrast. The warm gray tones in Pewterwood avoid the harshness of a pure charcoal while providing enough visual weight to balance the lighter siding below. It is a pairing that reads as intentional and cohesive from the street — the kind of result that only happens when both the siding and roof are planned together from the start.

Scope of Work

The siding phase began with a complete removal of the existing siding down to the sheathing. The crew inspected the wall framing and sheathing for moisture damage, replaced any compromised sections, and installed a continuous weather-resistant barrier before hanging the new HardiePlank lap siding. Every piece was blind-nailed per James Hardie’s installation specifications, with proper gapping at all butt joints and flashing at every window, door, and penetration point. The Mountain Sage ColorPlus finish is factory-applied — baked on in a controlled environment for a more consistent and durable coat than any field-applied paint can achieve.

The roofing phase followed the same standards Pinnacle applies to every residential roofing project. The old shingles were torn off to the deck, the sheathing was inspected and repaired where needed, and a full CertainTeed Integrity Roof System was installed — WinterGuard ice and water shield at all eaves, valleys, and penetrations, DiamondDeck synthetic underlayment across the field, SwiftStart starter strips, Landmark PRO field shingles in Pewterwood, new pipe boots, and Shadow Ridge hip and ridge caps. Coordinating both trades under one crew meant the wall-to-roof transitions — one of the most leak-prone areas on any home — were flashed correctly with both the siding and roofing systems integrated at every junction.

What We Installed (And Why)

James Hardie HardiePlank Lap Siding is the most widely specified fiber cement siding product in the country, and for good reason. It carries a 30-year non-prorated substrate warranty and a 15-year ColorPlus finish warranty — meaning both the material and the factory-applied color are backed for years beyond what vinyl or wood can match. The fiber cement composition is non-combustible (Class A fire rating), dimensionally stable in temperature swings, and impervious to termites and woodpeckers. For a Newport home sitting less than a mile from the open Atlantic, HardiePlank’s resistance to salt air degradation is not a selling point — it is a requirement.

CertainTeed Landmark PRO in Pewterwood provides the roof with 130 mph wind resistance, a Class A fire rating, and algae-resistant granules that prevent the black streaking common on shaded roof slopes. The Pewterwood color uses CertainTeed’s Max Def color technology, blending warm and cool gray tones for a dimensional appearance that avoids the flat, uniform look of basic architectural shingles. As a CertainTeed ShingleMaster Premier, Pinnacle qualifies the homeowner for the full SureStart PLUS extended warranty — covering both materials and labor — which most contractors cannot offer.

Project Photo Gallery

Front elevation showing the completed Mountain Sage HardiePlank siding and Pewterwood roof on this Newport home.

Detail of the HardiePlank lap siding in Mountain Sage — the ColorPlus factory finish delivers consistent color across every board.

The Pewterwood roof provides a clean dark contrast that anchors the Mountain Sage siding below.

Side elevation showing the wall-to-roof transition — both systems flashed and integrated by one crew.

Close-up of the HardiePlank lap profile — the dimensional shadow lines mimic traditional wood clapboard.

Window trim and flashing detail — every penetration sealed and flashed per James Hardie specifications.

The finished exterior — Mountain Sage and Pewterwood working together for a cohesive, coastal-ready look.

Full property view of the completed siding and roofing renovation on Bedlow Avenue in Newport.

Good To Know

Replacing your siding and roof at the same time is not just convenient — it produces a measurably better result at the most critical juncture on any home: where the wall meets the roof. When siding and roofing are done as separate projects by different crews, the flashing at headwalls, sidewalls, and dormer cheeks often relies on one trade accommodating the other’s existing work. That means compromises — caulk where there should be metal, step flashing tucked behind old siding instead of properly integrated, or kick-out flashing omitted entirely because the siding crew did not want to disturb the new roof. When one crew handles both, the wall weather barrier, step flashing, kick-out diverters, and drip edges are all installed in the correct sequence, lapped in the correct direction, and sealed as a single continuous system.

Why This Approach Works

A complete exterior renovation planned as one project eliminates the color mismatch and flashing coordination problems that plague homeowners who tackle siding and roofing separately over several years. The Mountain Sage and Pewterwood pairing was selected together, evaluated in person against the home’s trim and surrounding context, and installed by a crew that understood how both materials needed to meet at every transition. The homeowner ends up with a unified exterior, a single warranty timeline, and one company accountable for the entire building envelope from foundation to ridge.

Why Pinnacle

Pinnacle Roofing is a CertainTeed ShingleMaster Premier and an experienced James Hardie installer, which means both the roof and the siding on this project are backed by manufacturer warranties that require certified installation. We handle residential roofing and siding under one roof — one crew, one schedule, and one point of contact from estimate through final inspection. Our A+ BBB rating and over 100 five-star Google reviews reflect the standard we hold ourselves to on every project.

Newport, RI

Newport sits at the southern tip of Aquidneck Island, fully exposed to Narragansett Bay and the open Atlantic. That coastal position delivers some of Rhode Island’s most demanding conditions for exterior building materials — persistent salt spray, sustained winds, fog, and direct sun exposure that accelerates fading and material breakdown. Homes here need materials that are built for the coast, not adapted to it after the fact. See more of our work on the Newport roofing and Newport siding pages, or contact us to discuss your project.