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Complete James Hardie HardiePlank Fiber Cement Siding Replacement | Single-Day Full Exterior Tear-Off and Install
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Complete James Hardie HardiePlank Fiber Cement Siding Replacement | Single-Day Full Exterior Tear-Off and Install
This Austin siding project swapped worn-out cladding for James Hardie fiber cement in the HardiePlank profile. We chose HardiePlank because fiber cement shrugs off 100-degree heat, hail, and the moisture swings that split lesser materials. The install wrapped in a single day after months of careful planning and color selection. The result is a durable, clean exterior that fits the older Balcones-area home and needs almost no upkeep.
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The homeowner found Austin Pro through Yelp and reached out on May 10, 2023, about replacing the tired exterior siding on their Balcones-area home. We talked through the failing cladding and what fiber cement could do for a house dealing with Austin heat and hail.
By May 12, 2023, the project moved into our prospect stage for a full exterior assessment. We inspected the old siding on every elevation and found heat-brittle sun-facing walls plus moisture-softened boards on the shaded north side, made worse by damp limestone soil near the foundation.
The homeowner approved the project on May 19, 2023. From there we finalized the James Hardie HardiePlank selection, coordinated trim and finish details with Sherwin Williams products, and locked in the install schedule.
On October 2, 2023, our crew completed the full tear-off and new install in a single day. They stripped the old cladding to the sheathing, added a fresh weather barrier, then set the HardiePlank lap boards with proper flashing at every trim and penetration.
We wrapped and invoiced the same day, October 2, 2023, after a final walkthrough of the finished exterior. The home closed out on January 3, 2024, now protected by a rot-proof, hail-resistant Hardie shell backed by the manufacturer's fiber cement warranty.
We stripped the old, failing cladding off a home near Balcones Drive in Austin and installed James Hardie fiber cement siding in the HardiePlank profile. The house now wears a tough, heat-ready shell that handles Central Texas weather without complaint.
The original cladding had taken a beating. Years of 100-degree summers and spring hail had left it faded, cracked, and pulling away in spots. Homes in this part of Austin often date to the 1980s and 1990s, and their first-generation siding rarely survives that long in good shape.
When we walked the exterior, the trouble was worse up close than from the curb. Old siding along the shaded north side showed the early softness that signals moisture damage, while the sun-facing walls had gone brittle. Limestone-heavy soil around the foundation also kept the lower courses damp longer after rain, which speeds up decay on wood-based products. That combination made a full replacement the honest call rather than a patch job. Fiber cement solved both problems at once because it does not feed rot and does not warp in heat.
We went with James Hardie HardiePlank fiber cement lap siding for the whole home. Fiber cement is engineered for climates exactly like ours, and Hardie builds its Texas product for heat and humidity swings.
Cedar pollen season is another quiet reason fiber cement wins here. The dense, smooth surface wipes clean far easier than rough wood, so the yellow-green dusting that coats Austin every winter rinses right off.
Our crew completed the tear-off and new install in a single day on October 2, 2023. That pace comes from planning the layout and staging materials before anyone touched the wall. Fiber cement is heavy and precise work, so a tight crew and good prep matter more than speed alone.
The home came out clean, straight, and built for the long haul. The new HardiePlank exterior resists the heat, hail, and moisture that wore down the old siding, and it needs little more than an occasional rinse. The project fell in the $25k–$30k range for a complete replacement.
Fiber cement is built to handle decades of Central Texas heat and hail. It will not rot, warp, or feed termites, which is why it holds up so well on older Austin homes.
The old material had aged past the point of clean patching, with both heat-brittle and moisture-soft areas. A full replacement gave the home one consistent, watertight surface instead of mismatched repairs.
The on-site install ran a single day on October 2, 2023. The longer timeline before that covered color selection, planning, and scheduling after approval in May.
Hardie's factory finish handles the color and UV protection, so no immediate repaint is needed. Down the road, it takes paint well if the homeowner ever wants a new look.
Austin Pro crafts exteriors that not only captivate but also promise steadfast protection and reliability, embodying the vibrant spirit of Austin in every facade. Your home's exterior is its silent storyteller and first impression; let us help it speak volumes without uttering a word.
