To begin, I purchased the pre-painted James Hardie siding and trim. I have no issues with the siding. However, the white trim on much of the house has areas where the paint is coming off ...

To elevate the look: Pair with Crisp White Trim: Use James Hardie’s Hardie® Trim in white for a clean, coastal aesthetic. Add Earthy Neutrals: Think taupe or stone-gray accents to ground the look.

For cutting siding and trim products on the jobsite, circular or power miter saws and jigsaws are efficient, and to use masonry bits if you need to drill holes. Though James Hardie does suggest ...