Siding for Homes That Mix Materials
Shelby Township is one of the larger communities in Macomb County: 35.2 square miles and 79,408 residents in the 2020 census. It has part of Stony Creek Metropark, River Bends Park, the Macomb Orchard Trail and the historic Packard Proving Grounds, with M-53 and Hall Road carrying traffic through. Homes across a township that size vary widely, and plenty of houses combine materials: a brick front, vinyl or wood siding on the sides and back, and maybe a gable or bump-out in a third material.
That mix is where a lot of siding decisions get interesting. You are not choosing a single product for a blank box. You are choosing how new siding will look next to brick you are keeping, how trim will tie the materials together, and whether an accent like stone or shake can pull the whole exterior into one design. Rock Solid Exteriors, based on Hayes Road in Clinton Township, has been helping homeowners work through those choices since 1997.
Working With the Brick You Keep
Brick is rarely replaced, so the siding has to work with it. A few things we look at:
- Color. Brick has its own undertones, usually red, orange, brown or gray. Siding that fights those undertones looks off even if both are attractive on their own. We bring samples to hold against your brick in daylight.
- Transitions. Where siding meets brick, the flashing and trim have to shed water off the brick ledge and away from the wall. This is a common leak point on older installations.
- Trim lines. Corner posts, frieze boards and window trim can either blend in or become a design feature. Wider trim often suits larger colonials.
Choosing a Siding Material
Vinyl siding
Vinyl siding offers the widest range of colors and the lowest maintenance for the price. We are a Mastic Preferred contractor and also install CertainTeed products. Richer and darker vinyl colors can make the sides and back of a brick-front home look intentional rather than an afterthought. Insulated vinyl adds rigidity and a flatter look on long walls.
James Hardie fiber cement
James Hardie fiber cement has deeper shadow lines and a painted-wood look that pairs naturally with brick on traditional homes. Hardie’s HZ5 products are designed for climates with freezing temperatures, snow and ice. As a James Hardie Select Contractor, we install it to the manufacturer’s specifications, including required clearances at roofs, decks and grade.
Versetta Stone and specialty siding
Versetta Stone panels give the look of stone without a mason, and they work well as a wainscot along the bottom of a wall or around an entry. They can also carry the look of a stone front around to the sides of a house. For gables and dormers, shake-look siding adds texture, and metal siding is an option for a more contemporary look.
Soffit, Fascia and Gutters in One Project
The roofline is part of the exterior design, and it is also where a lot of water damage starts. When we replace siding, we look at:
- Fascia behind old aluminum wrap, which often hides rotted wood.
- Soffit panels and venting, which affect attic ventilation.
- Gutters, since new seamless gutters sized to the roof keep water off new siding and away from the foundation.
Doing them together means one crew, one set of colors chosen together, and one cleanup. One customer described that kind of combined project:
Joe and his crew were respectful and efficient….attention to detail installing my siding, soffits and gutters was impeccable.
Susan L., Google review
What Happens Under the Old Siding
Once old siding comes off, we can see the wall. We check sheathing for soft spots, look at how windows and doors were flashed, and install house wrap before new siding goes on. If we find rot, we show you and explain the repair and cost before we cover it. On homes built before 1978, painted trim and old wood siding call for EPA lead-safe work practices during removal, and we plan for that.
Planning Around Your Neighborhood
If your subdivision has a homeowners association, check whether it regulates exterior colors or materials before you choose. Bring any guidelines to the estimate, and we will help you pick options that comply. If it does not, it is still worth looking at nearby homes so your color choice feels deliberate on the street.
Siding Replacement Process
- Design consultation. We measure, photograph every elevation, and review materials, colors and trim with you.
- Detailed estimate. You get a written quote that lists siding, trim, soffit, fascia, gutters and any accents.
- Permits and scheduling. We pull the permits your township requires and schedule the crew.
- Tear-off and wall prep. Old siding comes off, damage is repaired, and house wrap and flashing go on.
- Installation. New siding, trim and accents are installed and detailed around windows, doors and brick.
- Cleanup and walkthrough. We clean up nails and debris daily and walk the finished project with you.
About Rock Solid Exteriors
We have installed siding in southeast Michigan since 1997 and are rated 4.4 stars across about 500 Google reviews. We are a James Hardie Select Contractor and Mastic Preferred contractor and install CertainTeed products. Estimates are free, financing is available on approved credit, and veterans receive a 10 percent discount. See our warranties page and siding gallery. In Shelby Township we also offer roofing, concrete and window replacement. Nearby siding pages: Rochester Hills, Macomb Township and Sterling Heights.
Recent Siding Projects in Shelby Township
A siding job we completed in Shelby Township. Click a project for details, or see all our work on the projects page and map.
Some of the siding work we have completed for Shelby Township homeowners. Street names only — we do not publish house numbers or customer names.
- Siding on Mound Road — completed March 2026
- Siding on Lakeview Circle — completed February 2025
- Siding on Barclay Court — completed September 2024
- Siding on Mile End Drive — completed September 2023
- Siding on Jerome Drive — completed August 2023
- Siding on Cheryl Court — completed January 2023
See more of our work on the projects page and map, or call (844) 757-6543 for a free estimate.
Shelby Township Siding Questions
What siding color goes with my brick?
Look at the brick’s undertone first, such as red, orange, brown or gray, and choose siding that complements it. We bring samples so you can compare them against your brick in daylight.
Can Versetta Stone match a stone front?
It can complement one. Versetta Stone comes in several profiles and colors, and it is often used as a wainscot or to wrap an existing stone look around the sides of a house.
Is James Hardie siding worth it over vinyl?
Hardie costs more but offers a heavier, painted-wood look with deeper shadow lines and is made for freezing climates. Vinyl costs less and needs less upkeep. We price both.
Do you replace soffit, fascia and gutters with siding?
Yes. It is the most efficient time to do it, and old fascia often hides rot that should be repaired first.
Get a Free Siding Estimate in Shelby Township
Call (844) 757-6543 or request your estimate online. Tell us which materials are on your home now, and we will bring samples that work with them. For more, visit our main siding page.
