This home on Royal Mountain Drive in Chattanooga’s East Brainerd neighborhood received a complete exterior siding transformation, replacing outdated Masonite with durable fiber cement and refreshing the entire property inside one coordinated project. The result is a stronger, better-protected exterior built to hold up in the Tennessee Valley’s humidity, storms, and temperature swings.

The project began with a full tear-off of the home’s existing Masonite siding. Masonite, while once a common choice, is prone to swelling, rotting, and deterioration when exposed to moisture over time — especially in a climate like Chattanooga’s. Removing it completely allowed our team to inspect the underlying structure and start fresh with a material engineered for long-term performance.

In its place, we installed James Hardie fiber cement siding, the leading fiber cement brand in North America. Hardie siding is noncombustible, resists moisture and pest damage, and carries a 30-year non-prorated warranty — a significant upgrade over the Masonite it replaced. For homeowners in the Chattanooga area, this means far less maintenance and far more peace of mind through every season.

Next, our team rewrapped the porch columns to match the new siding, giving the front entry a clean, cohesive look while adding another layer of weather protection to these high-exposure elements. We also installed four new windows, improving both the appearance and energy performance of the home.

To complete the transformation, we painted the entire home, tying together the new Hardie siding, wrapped columns, and fresh windows into one unified finish. The result is an exterior that looks sharp from the street and is built to stay that way for years to come.

From siding tear-off to the final coat of paint, our team handled every detail with the craftsmanship Wilhoit Exteriors has delivered since 2010.