About this project
This bi-level on Lin Drive in Sterling Heights got new siding, new windows and new gutters. We finished the Lin Drive job in March 2026. The lower level is brick, so the siding work was on the upper walls and the garage gable.
The photos were taken in falling snow. They show green lap siding framed by wide white trim at the corners and along the bottom edge, where the siding meets the brick. White windows sit in white surrounds, and the soffits overhead are white too. Over the garage, the gable is sided in the same green, with white trim around the opening.
What we did
- Installed green lap siding on the upper walls
- Ran wide white trim at the corners and along the siding-to-brick line
- Installed new windows
- Sided the garage gable and trimmed the garage opening
- Installed new gutters
Where siding meets brick on a bi-level
Every bi-level has a long horizontal line where the upper siding stops and the brick begins. It is one of the most important details on the house. Water running down the siding has to be kicked out past the face of the brick, not tucked behind it. Done right, the bottom of the siding finishes over a trim board or flashing that sheds water outward, and the joint stays tight for years.
On this house that line is marked by a wide white band, about the same width as the corner boards. It gives the green walls a clean frame and makes the change from siding to brick look deliberate. The trim around the windows is wide as well, so the whole upper story reads as one design rather than a patchwork.
Questions homeowners ask about siding and window projects
Should windows be replaced before new siding or with it?
Together is usually best. When the windows and siding are done in one project, the trim around each window can be fitted to the new siding from the start. Replacing windows later can mean disturbing finished siding and trim.
How do I pick a siding color for a brick house?
Start with the brick. This house has warm brown brick, and a muted green sits well beside it. Hold samples against the brick in daylight and look at them from the street as well as up close. White trim works with most brick colors.
Do you work in Sterling Heights?
Yes, Sterling Heights is one of our busiest cities, with more than 145 completed jobs, including more than 30 siding jobs and 12 window jobs. Our Sterling Heights siding page and Sterling Heights window page show more of this kind of work.
More photos from this job
See more of our siding replacement and window replacement, or call (844) 757-6543 for a free estimate.
