Completed June 2025
Windows & Siding in Barton Hills, Austin, TX
We installed vinyl replacement windows and James Hardie fiber cement siding on a home in Austin's Barton Hills neighborhood. The job included framing a brand-new opening with an 8-foot header and wrapping the exterior in a tougher, better-looking skin.
- Trades
- Windows, Siding
- Location
- Barton Hills, Austin, TX
- Completed
- Project value
- $5k–$10k
- Brands installed
- Pella, James Hardie
Standout outcome — A new framed opening with an 8' header, plus a sealed, hail-ready exterior
Timeframe — Approved Jan 27, 2025; installed in one day on June 3, 2025
Neighborhood/City — Barton Hills, Austin, TX (78704)
Job APS-4377
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Scope of Work
What We Did
James Hardie HardiePlank Select Cedar Mill 8.25" Fiber Cement Siding · Vinyl Replacement Windows with New 8' Header Opening
Windows
This Barton Hills project added Pella vinyl replacement windows to a detached cabana in Austin, TX. Vinyl resists warping and holds up well through Central Texas's 100-degree summers. Our team framed a new opening with an 8' header and sealed the frame with OSI closed-cell spray foam. Tight caulking and careful measurement gave the cabana a clean, energy-smart finish.
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For this detached cabana in Barton Hills, we installed James Hardie HardiePlank Select Cedar Mill 8.25" fiber cement siding. Fiber cement won't rot, warp, or feed the pests that plague older Austin, TX homes. Its cedar-mill texture keeps a natural wood look without the upkeep. We finished the seams with Sherwin-Williams Power House 60-year caulk for a lasting, weather-tight exterior.
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How It Went
The Journey
From the first phone call to the final walkthrough — what actually happened on this project.
First contact
January 13, 2025The homeowner found us through an internet search and reached out on January 13, 2025. They wanted to replace aging windows and refresh the siding on their Barton Hills home. We talked through goals, including adding a brand-new opening on one wall.
Evaluation
January 20, 2025We moved the project to the prospect stage on January 20, 2025. Our team reviewed the existing windows and siding and confirmed the home needed a new framed opening. A window technician measured each opening to size the units precisely.
Planning & approval
January 27, 2025The homeowner approved the scope on January 27, 2025. We selected vinyl replacement windows and James Hardie HardiePlank Select Cedar Mill 8.25-inch siding. The plan covered framing an 8-foot header for the new opening plus full trim work.
Installation
June 3, 2025Our crew completed the work in a single day on June 3, 2025. They framed the new opening, set the 8-foot unit, and trimmed it inside and out. Closed-cell spray foam and Sherwin-Williams caulk sealed every seam against heat and water.
Completion
June 3, 2025We invoiced and completed the project on June 3, 2025, after a final walkthrough. The home now has tighter seals and a durable fiber cement exterior. The job closed on July 21, 2025.
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Inside This Project
Why did this Barton Hills home need new windows?
The older windows leaked air and let the summer heat pour in. This homeowner wanted tighter seals and a cleaner look, plus a brand-new opening on one wall.
- New window and door opening framed with an 8' header
- Vinyl replacement windows chosen for low upkeep
- Window Technician measure fee to size each opening exactly
- Install of an 8' SPD or FD unit with full interior and exterior trim
What materials did we use, and why?
We paired vinyl windows with James Hardie fiber cement siding. Both handle Austin's 100-degree summers, hail, and heavy cedar pollen far better than wood.
- HardiePlank Select Cedar Mill 8.25" for a wood-grain look that won't rot
- OSI closed-cell spray foam to seal gaps and block air leaks
- Sherwin-Williams Power House 60-year White Caulk at the seams
- Dap Dynaflex 230 Clear Caulk used on colored frames
- OSI foam cleaner to keep the install neat
Fiber cement resists the warping and cracking that hits wood siding hard in Central Texas. Vinyl frames don't swell or stick when the heat climbs.
How did the framing and install go?
Framing came first. Our crew built the new opening with an 8' header, then set and trimmed the unit before turning to the windows and siding.
- Framing and woodwork section completed on site
- Window install labor handled by our trained techs
- Closed-cell foam packed around each frame
- Caulk applied at every seam for a weather-tight seal
- Delivery and dump fees covered haul-in and cleanup
The whole job wrapped in a single day on June 3, 2025. That's the payoff of careful measuring up front.
What were the results?
The home now has a sealed, energy-smart envelope and a sharp new look. The new opening adds light and flow, and the Sherwin Williams caulk keeps water out for years.
- Tighter seals against 100-degree summer heat
- Fiber cement built to take hail and pollen
- Clean trim work inside and out
- Low-maintenance exterior for the long haul
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Straight Answers
Questions About This Project
How long did this Austin window and siding project take?
Install happened in a single day on June 3, 2025. The homeowner approved the work back on January 27, 2025, so the lead time covered scheduling and material orders.
Why is James Hardie fiber cement a good fit for Austin?
Fiber cement resists rot, hail damage, and the cedar pollen that coats homes each winter. It also holds up under our 100-degree summers without warping like wood siding does.
What did this project cost?
This job fell in the $5,000 to $10,000 range. Final price depends on framing, the size of new openings, and the siding square footage.
Why use closed-cell spray foam around the windows?
The OSI closed-cell spray foam seals gaps that let hot air leak in. Paired with the 60-year caulk, it keeps the new windows tight and energy-efficient.
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