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Full James Hardie HardiePlank Cedar Mill Siding Replacement | Complete Sherwin Williams Exterior Painting and Gutter Refresh
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Full James Hardie HardiePlank Cedar Mill Siding Replacement | Complete Sherwin Williams Exterior Painting and Gutter Refresh
This Balcones Woods home got a full siding replacement using James Hardie HardiePlank in the Select Cedar Mill profile at 8.25 inches. We tore off the aging siding and installed new 1/2-inch OSB sheathing before the fiber cement went up. Hardie was the right call here because it resists Austin's 100-degree summers, hail, and moisture far better than the old boards. The finished exterior looks like real cedar without the upkeep or rot risk.
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We followed the siding with a complete exterior paint job using Sherwin Williams coatings. The scope covered the field siding, fascia, porch soffits, the exterior door, and the new gutters and downspouts. Quality paint matters in Austin, where UV and heat fade cheaper products fast. The uniform finish ties the whole home together and adds a protective layer over the fresh Hardie.
The homeowner found us through Yelp and first reached out on April 25, 2023. They were dealing with aging, worn siding on their Balcones Woods home and wanted a lasting solution rather than another cosmetic fix.
We inspected the exterior and confirmed the original siding had reached the end of its life. During the walkthrough we flagged that the sheathing underneath would likely need attention once we opened things up, which is common on homes of this age in the 78759 area.
We moved from prospect on May 11 to an approved scope on May 12, 2023. Selections included James Hardie HardiePlank in the primed Select Cedar Mill profile at 8.25 inches, plus a full exterior paint plan using Sherwin Williams and new gutters.
The crew tore off the old siding, disposed of it, and installed fresh 1/2-inch OSB sheathing before the Hardie went up. Siding installation ran across multiple days in late June, and painters followed shortly after to coat the siding, fascia, soffits, door, gutters, and downspouts.
We finished the walkthrough and closed the project on September 6, 2023. The home now has a durable fiber cement exterior, a uniform Sherwin Williams finish, and new matched gutters ready to handle Austin's storms.
We replaced the failing siding on this Balcones Woods home with James Hardie fiber cement, then wrapped the whole exterior in fresh Sherwin Williams paint. The result is a tighter, better-looking house built for Central Texas weather.
The old siding had run its course. Balcones Woods is full of homes built in the late 1970s and 1980s, and the original wood-based products in this area tend to swell, crack, and hold moisture after decades of Austin heat and storms.
Once we started the tear-off, the value of doing this right became clear. Behind aging siding on homes this age, you often find sheathing that has softened or gone out of plane, and that is exactly what drove our decision to install fresh 1/2-inch OSB across the sections we opened up. Skipping that step is the most common mistake we see from cheaper bids. New boards nailed over a wavy or weak base will telegraph every dip and never sit flat. A straight, solid substrate is what makes the finished Hardie look sharp and stay put through years of Texas expansion and contraction.
We chose HardiePlank in the primed Select Cedar Mill profile at 8.25 inches wide. Fiber cement is the smart pick in Austin because it shrugs off the things that destroy wood and cheaper composites.
We installed the siding over several days in late June, working section by section so the home stayed protected. Once the Hardie was up and set, our painters moved in with Sherwin Williams coatings for a clean, full-exterior finish.
The home reads completely different now. Crisp lines, a uniform color, and a surface that will hold up when the next round of 100-degree afternoons and spring hail rolls through.
Because we replaced the gutters as part of the same job, water now runs off cleanly instead of pooling near the limestone-heavy soil that surrounds so many Austin foundations. One crew, one timeline, one finished look.
Fiber cement stands up to the exact conditions that wear out other materials here: intense UV, hail, humidity swings, and pests. Unlike wood, it will not rot or warp when summer temperatures push past 100 degrees.
The homeowner reached out in April and approved the work in May. We installed the siding across multiple days in late June, with painting and gutter work following, and closed everything out on September 6, 2023.
This retail job landed in the $20k–$25k range. That covered the full siding replacement, new OSB sheathing, complete exterior painting, and gutter work as one package.
No. One of the reasons we pair primed fiber cement with quality Sherwin Williams paint is that the combination holds color for years, even under harsh Austin sun, so you are not back on a ladder every few seasons.
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.
