James Hardie
Sherwin Williams
Full James Hardie HardiePlank Fiber Cement Siding Replacement | Complete Sherwin Williams Exterior Repaint
Schedule a Free Siding Inspection
4.9 Rating
Full James Hardie HardiePlank Fiber Cement Siding Replacement | Complete Sherwin Williams Exterior Repaint
This Breezewood project centered on new James Hardie HardiePlank fiber cement siding for an aging South Austin home. We chose HardiePlank because fiber cement resists warping, rot, and hail damage in Central Texas conditions. Crews installed the boards over several days starting in mid-November 2023. The result is a tighter, tougher exterior that looks sharp and stands up to 100-degree summers.
.avif)
The secondary scope was a full exterior repaint layered over the fresh siding work. We used Sherwin Williams paint chosen for UV resistance and long color hold in intense Texas sun. Painting followed the siding install so every board got sealed and protected. The finished coat gave the Breezewood home a uniform, refreshed look.
The homeowner found Austin Pro through an internet search and reached out on August 3, 2023. The early conversation focused on replacing tired, storm-worn siding on their Breezewood home with something built to last in Central Texas weather.
By August 6 the lead moved into our prospect stage, and we assessed the existing exterior on Breezewood Drive. We noted heat and hail wear typical of older 78745 homes and confirmed a full re-clad, plus repaint, was the right call.
The homeowner approved the project on August 18, 2023. We finalized the James Hardie HardiePlank selection and mapped out the sequence: siding first, then a Sherwin Williams exterior coat.
Crews began installing the HardiePlank siding in stages during mid-November 2023, working across several days to properly prep and set every board. Once the siding was in place, the paint crew followed with the Sherwin Williams paint and topcoat to seal and unify the finish.
Both scopes were finished and invoiced on December 1, 2023. The final walkthrough confirmed a sealed, weather-ready exterior with fresh curb appeal, and the project officially closed on January 3, 2024.
We re-clad and repainted a 1980s-era home in Breezewood, South Austin, with James Hardie HardiePlank fiber cement siding and a fresh Sherwin Williams exterior coat. The result: a sealed, hail-ready shell built for Central Texas heat.
South Austin homes from this era were often built with siding that simply wasn't made for decades of Texas weather. The original material had taken a beating from heat cycling and storms. The homeowner wanted a fix that would actually last, not another short-term patch.
Once we started pulling the old boards, the story got clearer. Central Texas summers push exterior surfaces past 100 degrees for weeks at a time, and that constant expansion and contraction had loosened and split sections of the original siding. Add cedar pollen packing into every gap each winter and years of hail, and the shell was tired. We flagged the areas that needed the most attention before a single new board went up. That prep step matters more than most homeowners expect, because clean, sound sheathing is what makes fiber cement last for decades instead of years.
We went with HardiePlank fiber cement because it holds up where wood and vinyl fail in this climate. Fiber cement won't warp in the heat, won't rot when cedar pollen traps moisture, and shrugs off hail far better than softer materials. That combination is hard to beat in South Austin.
We ran the siding install across multiple days starting in mid-November, then brought the paint crew in once the boards were set. Sequencing it this way lets every seam and edge get sealed properly. The Sherwin Williams topcoat was picked for UV stability, which keeps the color from fading fast under relentless Texas sun. By December 1, both the siding and paint scopes were done and invoiced. The finish pulled the whole facade into one clean, unified look.
The home now has a tight, weather-ready exterior that should handle the next round of Austin storms without flinching. The fresh coat gave it real curb appeal, and the fiber cement means far less upkeep down the road. It's the kind of upgrade that pays off every summer.
The siding work spanned several days in mid-to-late November 2023, with paint following right after. Everything wrapped up by December 1, and the job closed out in early January 2024.
Our summers routinely top 100 degrees, and that heat destroys weaker siding over time. Fiber cement stays stable through those cycles, resists hail, and doesn't rot when winter cedar pollen and moisture collect in the seams.
Siding first, then paint. Installing the boards before painting means we can seal every joint and edge cleanly, which protects the exterior far longer than painting over old surfaces.
This retail siding and exterior painting job fell in the $15k–$20k range. Final pricing always depends on home size, condition, and material choices, so we scope each project individually.
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.
