exterior material and color update instructions 1 stone increase the stone coverage around the base of the house to visually anchor it more apply full height eldorado stone casa blanca cladding on the front columns ensure the stone texture looks natural with realistic scale and mortar detailing matching real stonework the color should be light creamy beige white tones consistent with casa blanca 2 siding fiber cement hardie board refinish all siding with a smooth matte dark charcoal gray close to or darker than james hardie iron gray preserve the existing panel profile and visible seams exactly as they are no change to siding style or panel dimensions matte finish with no gloss consistent across all siding surfaces 3 trim window and door surrounds and all other exterior trim paint all trims matte black maintain crisp clean edges and sharp transitions between trim and adjacent surfaces matte black to contrast nicely with dark gray siding but not glossy 4 soffits and fascia replace current soffits and fascia with matte black aluminum include venting details where appropriate for roof ventilation keep clean lines with realistic shadow and light play on the aluminum surface 5 roofing update roof shingles to black architectural asphalt shingles specifically iko cambridge dual black retain granular texture and subtle shadow lines inherent to these shingles ensure realistic lighting interaction on shingles to show depth and surface roughness 6 wood accents horizontal belly bands add natural wood stained horizontal accent bands as transitional elements between siding sections or material changes use warm wood tones like cedar or fir showcasing visible wood grain and texture satin finish with subtle sheen for protection without glossiness detail joinery and shadows realistically where wood meets other materials application notes maintain original architectural forms proportions and construction details apply these material color changes evenly and thoughtfully for balanced composition across the elevation prioritize realism with high fidelity material textures realistic lighting shadow interplay and authentic detailing avoid any color shifts or material type changes beyond those specified
