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Belk Builders is owned by Kent Frerichs who has more than 30 years experience in siding, window and

In case you didn’t know, the new Belk Builders is one of South Charlotte’s and the surrounding area’s best kept secrets among discriminating homeowners. We specialize in upscale siding replacement and installation, window and door upgrades and replacement, as well as roofing. Owner, Kent Frerichs has over 30 years in the industry, and has developed a reputation for catering to his customers’ needs first. We offer an extensive line of quality replacement windows such as Simonton, Andersen, Pella, Jeld Wen, and many others. We are also the first choice for Hardie Plank and vinyl siding replacement in and around the Charlotte area. We even take care of your specialty siding needs such as beaded and shake siding. If your home is in need of an upgrade, or you want to improve your home’s efficiency and reduce power costs, a quality window replacement and siding replacement is an affordable and viable option. When you choose Belk Builders for your window and siding replacement or roofing project you get the peace of mind in knowing your job will be completed right the first time. Fully licensed and insured, we employ our own carefully selected, expertly trained team specialized in each specific field of remodeling. Our attention to detail is reminiscent of a by-gone area when true craftsmanship was considered a form of art. Being a local, family-owned business, our roots in the Queen City run deep and we pride ourselves in taking care of our community. Each of our projects is treated as if it is our only project and is overseen by Kent personally from start to finish, as he visits each jobsite on a daily basis. Kent and our entire Belk Builders team are always responsive to any questions and concerns you may have during any phase of your remodeling project. In addition to being a respected member of Angie’s List, we are also an accredited member of the BBB of the Southern Piedmont and are members of the Greater Charlotte Chapter of NARI (National Association of the Remodeling Industry.)

09/29/2026

Is Iron Gray Actually Right for Your House?

We won’t tell every client to go dark just because it’s trending. Sometimes it’s the wrong call, and we’d rather say so up front than sell you something you’ll regret. A few things worth thinking through first:

- Your roof. Iron Gray generally looks best against a lighter roof or true slate gray. Darker roofs can still work, but you’ll want enough trim contrast to keep the whole house from blurring together.

- How much sun does your lot get? Homes tucked under mature trees tend to show off a deep color like this better than a house baking in full sun most of the day — the shading adds dimension.

- HOA rules. If your neighborhood is one of the stricter HOAs around South Park, Myers Park, or Blakeney, check the exterior color guidelines before you fall in love with anything.

Honestly, the best way to know is to see it against your actual house — your brick, your roofline, your landscaping. We bring samples out for exactly this reason, and more than once, a client has walked in dead set on one color and left choosing something else entirely.

Learn more in our newest blog @ https://belkcustombuilders.com/2026/09/10/iron-gray-is-james-hardies-2026-color-of-the-year-heres-why-charlotte-homeowners-are-taking-notice/

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09/25/2026

James Hardie’s 2026 Color of the Year - Does It Hold Up in a Charlotte Summer?

This is usually the second question we get, right after “how much.” Dark siding has a reputation — people assume it’ll fade or go chalky after a couple of brutal Piedmont summers, and frankly, with some products, that reputation is earned.

Hardie’s ColorPlus® Technology is the reason we’re not worried about it here. The color is baked onto the fiber cement in a factory under controlled conditions, rather than sprayed on after installation, as with many painted sidings. That process is backed by a 15-year warranty against fading, chipping, and cracking. We’ve got Hardie siding we installed years ago that still looks close to day one, and that’s really the whole pitch for going with ColorPlus over a field-painted product — you’re not signing up to repaint in five years.

Learn more in our newest blog @ https://belkcustombuilders.com/2026/09/10/iron-gray-is-james-hardies-2026-color-of-the-year-heres-why-charlotte-homeowners-are-taking-notice/

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09/23/2026

James Hardie’s 2026 Color of the Year - What Makes Iron Gray Different?

Iron Gray, the HEX code is #535756, if you want the exact number. In person, it reads more sophisticated than cold, not the flat battleship gray you sometimes see with darker siding. On a two-story colonial, it makes a real statement. On a smaller cottage, it still adds depth without tipping into full black, which a lot of homeowners worry about once they start looking at samples up close.

One thing we always bring up with clients: trim choice changes everything here. Pair Iron Gray with something like Hardie® Trim in Arctic White, and you get that sharp, high-contrast look — think classic New England farmhouse but built for the Piedmont. Or skip the contrast entirely. Iron Gray siding with Iron Gray trim, or even cedar details, gives you a moodier, more modern look, and we’re seeing more of that monochrome approach show up in the newer construction around Lake Norman and Ballantyne.

Learn more in our newest blog @ https://belkcustombuilders.com/2026/09/10/iron-gray-is-james-hardies-2026-color-of-the-year-heres-why-charlotte-homeowners-are-taking-notice/

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09/21/2026

Iron Gray Is James Hardie’s 2026 Color of the Year — Here’s Why Charlotte Homeowners Are Taking Notice

James Hardie just named Iron Gray its Color of the Year for 2026, and honestly, we saw this one coming. We’d already had a handful of clients asking about a darker charcoal option before Hardie made it official.

Belk Builders has installed Hardie® Plank siding all over Charlotte and South Charlotte for years now, and colors go in and out of style pretty fast in this business. This one seems different. Iron Gray is a deep, saturated charcoal from Hardie’s Statement Collection®, and we’ve already put it on brick ranches in South Charlotte and a couple of the newer farmhouse-style builds out in Waxhaw. It works on both, which isn’t something you can say about most trendy siding colors.

Learn more in our newest blog @ https://belkcustombuilders.com/2026/09/10/iron-gray-is-james-hardies-2026-color-of-the-year-heres-why-charlotte-homeowners-are-taking-notice/

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09/18/2026

KIDS ARE BACK IN SCHOOL — TIME TO GET BACK TO YOUR HOME PROJECT LIST

Summer has a way of eating every free weekend, but now that the school buses are rolling again, a lot of homeowners finally have some breathing room to tackle the exterior project they kept putting off. If a Hardie® Plank replacement has been sitting on that list since June, this is the stretch to actually get it scheduled — routines are settling back in, and there's still plenty of good working weather left before the holidays crowd the calendar.

Cross it off the list before fall gets busy.

Call Belk Builders at (704) 400-4710 or request your free estimate @ https://belkcustombuilders.com/

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09/16/2026

A WHOLE SUMMER OF SUN FADES PAINT — NOT HARDIE® PLANK

By this point in the season, you can usually spot which houses on the street got repainted last spring — the sun has already started chalking and dulling the finish. Hardie® Plank's ColorPlus® Technology bakes color into the board itself rather than relying on a coat of paint, so it resists fading, chipping, and chalking straight through the hottest, sunniest stretch of the year. No repainting every few summers, just a finish that keeps looking the way it did on install day.

Tired of repainting the same tired siding every couple of years? Call (704) 400-4710 or visit https://belkcustombuilders.com/ for a free estimate.

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09/14/2026

LET YOUR HOME WEAR THE COLORS OF THE SEASON

There's something about fall in Charlotte — the light changes, the trees start turning, and suddenly every home on the block looks a little more inviting. Hardie® Plank's ColorPlus® palette gives you rich, dimensional colors that hold up against the elements and pair beautifully with the season's warmer tones, from deep clay reds to soft, weathered neutrals. It's a chance to give your home's exterior a whole new personality heading into the cozier months.

Curious which shade suits your home best? Call (704) 400-4710 or reach out @ https://belkcustombuilders.com/free-estimate/ we'll help you find the perfect fit.

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09/12/2026

FALL IS AROUND THE CORNER — IS YOUR SIDING READY FOR IT?

Cooler nights, shifting humidity, the first real rain of the season — fall in the Carolinas can be unpredictable, and it's often when small siding problems (a warped board, a gap letting in moisture) turn into bigger, more expensive ones. Hardie® Plank is built to handle exactly this kind of seasonal swing without cracking, rotting, or inviting pests in for the winter. And because we back every install with a 30-year non-prorated, transferable warranty, you're covered well beyond this season.

Don't wait for the first cold snap to find out your siding wasn't ready.

Call Belk Builders at (704) 400-4710 or schedule your free estimate @
https://belkcustombuilders.com/

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09/10/2026

LATE SUMMER IS PRIME TIME TO GET AHEAD OF THE FALL RUSH

Every year it's the same story — homeowners wait until the leaves start turning to think about their siding, and by then our schedule (and every other reputable crew's) starts filling up fast. If a Hardie® Plank replacement has been on your list, now's the moment to lock in your spot before the calendar flips. Our crews can often install right over your existing siding if it's in solid, flat shape, which keeps the project moving quickly without cutting corners.

Beat the rush. Reach out today at (704) 400-4710 or through belkcustombuilders.com and we'll get your free estimate scheduled before the fall books solid.

Get started and learn more @ https://belkcustombuilders.com/

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09/08/2026

BEAT THE HEAT, NOT YOUR HOME'S DEFENSES

Charlotte summers don't just test your patience — they test your siding. Heat, humidity, and afternoon storms all take a toll on old wood or worn vinyl, and by the time you notice the warping or the soft spots, the damage is already done. Hardie® Plank fiber cement siding is engineered for exactly this climate: it shrugs off moisture, resists warping, and won't give pests a foothold. Kent and the team have been fitting Queen City homes with it for over three decades, and we still visit every job site ourselves to make sure it's done right.

Still got a few weeks of summer left? That's the ideal window to get ahead of it. Call us at (704) 400-4710 or request a free estimate at belkcustombuilders.com — let's talk about what Hardie® Plank can do for your home before the season turns.

Get started @ https://belkcustombuilders.com/free-estimate/

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Address

401 Hawthorne Lane
Charlotte, NC
28204

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17044004710

Website

http://belkcustombuilders.com/

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