Siding in Breezewood, Austin, TX

Why did this Breezewood home need new siding?

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.

• Home sits in the 78745 ZIP, an older Breezewood pocket off Breezewood Drive
• Existing cladding showed the wear typical of 1980s South Austin builds
• Goal was a full re-clad, not spot repairs
• Lead came in through internet search on August 3, 2023

What did the crew find on site?

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.

What materials did we use, and why?

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.

• HardiePlank lap boards for the full exterior
• Fiber cement chosen for hail and heat resistance
• Siding materials sourced through ABC Supply Co. Inc.
• Product backed by James Hardie's manufacturer warranty

How did the install and paint go together?

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.

• Siding installed in stages beginning mid-November 2023
• Sherwin Williams exterior paint applied after boards were set
• Paint materials sourced through Sherwin Williams Co.
• Retail project completed December 1, 2023; closed January 3, 2024

What were the results?

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.

• Sealed, uniform exterior with restored curb appeal
• Fiber cement shell built to resist warping, rot, and hail
• Low-maintenance finish suited to 78745 conditions
• Project value landed in the $15k–$20k range