Hi kateskouros. Unfortunately, I don't have pictures quite yet. We just started framing. We were hoping to be weathered in by around Xmas time, but the weather didn't cooperate. However, I would assume, knock on wood, that I will have pictures to share in the few months. When I do, I will be sure to post to this thread. I'm really excited/nervous to see them go on. There aren't any installations in our area, so we are going on faith, pictures and GWeb'bers advice. Hopefully we won't run into any snags!

As for color selections, our specification sheet right now says Mahogany. However, I reserve the right to change my mind up until the day the other goes in and just received samples with Nichiha's "new" colors the week before Christmas. I don't think the new samples changed my mind, but I do move them from room to room (for different light at different times of the day) with our stone sample board daily. :)

omg! i'm so excited for you! honestly, i feel like it's ME! wierd, i know but you are describing my feelings exactly. we've been pretty set on using the weathered gray but haven't found any installations using this color. the nichiha website has been updated though, and they have more photos up in the gallery section for residential. we've been at a bit of a stall since there are many properties here with acreage going for a song. dh wanted me to look around and see as much as possible before continuing. it made me a bit upset, i'll admit as this is not the direction i want to go. so once again we're pushing on. we fired our engineer before thanksgiving (well, at least they called themselves engineers) and dh is interviewing another tomorrow. not quite done drawing yet either although i'm hoping once i jump back in w/ the architect that will go quickly as well. the whole process puts me on edge, but i LOVE it. hard to describe really. anyway, i'll continue to look for your postings and check on your progress. you have my good wishes and hopes for a mild winter. a very happy new year!

Thanks for the well wishes kateskouros. We've been through our ups and downs and ins and outs as well. Stalling and restarting. Building a house is definitely challenging and exciting at the same time. Will keep you posted and make sure to share pics when our siding arrives and is installed. Jaymie

Kateskouros, did you use the weathered grey Nichiha shake. I would love to see picture of a home done in the grey. Can't find any picture on this site. I am torn between the grey and the macadamia. Got to make the decision soon.

sj153, If you find a distributor of nichiha shingles in your area, you can ask them for recent projects where they suppied the grey shingles you are interested in and see them on a home up close and personal. Some will escort you there personally or give out the addresses. Better to see them applied than trying to judge from a sample board.

sierreast, I have seen several homes in our area with the Nichiha shake but not with the weathered grey or macadamia. I am definitely going to use one of those. Saw Persnicketydesign pic's and really like the Macadamia she used. Kateskouros mentioned in one of her post that she thought she would use grey. I was hoping she did and would post a picture. I'm running out of time. Builder wants to get them on order.