ASCEND Composite Siding: Profiles, Colors & a Hinsdale Project

Compare ASCEND composite siding by profile, color, trim, and installation details. This guide includes a UV Exteriors cedar-to-composite replacement in Hinsdale to help you visualize the finished result.

See a completed cedar replacement

In March 2025, UV Exteriors replaced damaged 3-inch cedar siding on a Hinsdale home with ASCEND 7-inch composite siding. A 12-inch board-and-batten gable and white 5-inch seamless gutters completed the exterior. View the Hinsdale project and photos.

Compare profiles and colors on your home

The wider horizontal profile changes the spacing of the siding lines. A vertical gable accent creates a different rhythm without changing every elevation. Compare samples against the roof, masonry, window frames, and trim in daylight.

Use the current Alside ASCEND catalog to confirm available profiles, colors, specifications, and warranty documents. Availability should be checked for the exact product being quoted.

Use the Hinsdale project as a design reference

The project photos offer a useful starting point for discussing the width of horizontal courses, the placement of a vertical accent, and the relationship between siding and white gutters. Your home may call for a different arrangement.

Bring photos of all sides of your house to the consultation, along with any areas you want assessed. Mark details you want to keep, such as masonry or window trim, and identify anything you want replaced. This helps turn an inspiration photo into a scope tailored to your property.

Three decisions to settle before ordering

1. The profile and color for each part of the exterior.
2. The trim and accessories included around openings and corners.
3. Whether gutters, soffit, or fascia are part of the same project.

What the replacement estimate should explain

• Removal of the existing siding and assessment of concealed damage.
• Weather barrier, opening flashing, and trim details.
• The selected ASCEND profile, color, and installation accessories.
• Any soffit, fascia, or gutter work and the cleanup plan.

Compare the complete wall assembly

Siding appearance alone does not predict comfort or energy savings. Ask which insulation or air-sealing work is actually included and what product ratings apply. Review the written manufacturer coverage alongside the installation contract.

Compare siding materials with UV Exteriors or request a project estimate.