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James Hardie HardiePlank Select Cedar Mill Fiber Cement Siding | Energy-Efficient NT Window Executive Series Vinyl Replacement
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James Hardie HardiePlank Select Cedar Mill Fiber Cement Siding | Energy-Efficient NT Window Executive Series Vinyl Replacement
This retail siding project in Northeast Austin used James Hardie HardiePlank Select Cedar Mill in the 8.25-inch profile. We replaced the wall sheathing with 7/16-inch OSB first, then hung the fiber cement lap. Sherwin Williams SuperPaint sealed the primed boards for lasting color. Fiber cement was the right call here because it shrugs off hail, heat, and limestone-country moisture swings.
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The window scope covered full replacement with NT Window Executive Series vinyl units. Each window used a 50/50 split layout with a Low-E 366 glass package and argon fill. We removed and hauled off the old windows before setting the new frames. The Low-E coating and argon gas reduce solar heat gain during Austin's 100-degree stretches.
The homeowner found Austin Pro through an internet search and reached out on May 21, 2024. The early conversation focused on replacing worn siding and old windows on a Northeast Austin home in the 78754 area.
We inspected the exterior and confirmed the cladding was weathered and the windows were letting air escape. The walls also needed new sheathing beneath the old siding. Those findings shaped a full replacement plan rather than repairs.
The project was approved on June 3, 2024, and moved into the prospect stage that same day. We finalized the James Hardie product, the NT Window Executive Series units, and the Sherwin Williams paint selection. The windows were ordered in June to secure lead time.
The windows arrived in July, so the crew started there and set the new NT Window units over a few days. We then tore off the old siding, installed 7/16-inch OSB sheathing, and hung the HardiePlank Select Cedar Mill lap in late July. A finish coat of SuperPaint sealed the fiber cement.
The final walkthrough and punch-out wrapped in early August, with the job marked complete and invoiced on August 9, 2024. The home left the project with a hail-tough, energy-efficient exterior built for Central Texas weather.
We re-sided a Northeast Austin home with James Hardie fiber cement lap and replaced its aging windows with NT Window vinyl units, finishing the job in early August 2024. The house now handles Central Texas heat and hail with a lot more confidence.
The existing cladding had taken years of Austin abuse. Sun, hail, and the wet-dry cycle of limestone soil leave older siding brittle and cracked. Once we saw the condition up close, a full replacement made more sense than patching.
When we pulled the old cladding, the wall needed a fresh structural base before anything new could go up. We installed 7/16-inch OSB wall sheathing across the affected sections. That step matters more than most homeowners realize. Skip it, and even premium siding gets hung on a surface that flexes and traps moisture, which is exactly how rot starts in our humid summers. Getting the sheathing flat and solid gave the fiber cement a stable, dry backing to sit against for decades.
We chose James Hardie HardiePlank Select Cedar Mill in the 8.25-inch width for the walls. Fiber cement was an easy recommendation here. It does not warp in 100-degree heat, it stands up to hail far better than vinyl or wood, and it holds paint through Austin's punishing UV. The Cedar Mill texture gives that classic wood-grain look without the rot, splitting, or termite worry that real cedar brings in Central Texas. The primed boards then got a finish coat of Sherwin Williams SuperPaint, which locks in color and adds another layer of weather defense.
The windows came in first, so we started there in July before touching the siding. Each opening got an NT Window Executive Series unit in white vinyl with a 50/50 split. The install took a few days across the home.
The home came out tighter, cooler, and better armored against the elements. The new glass cuts solar heat gain, and the fiber cement gives a maintenance-friendly shell that will not need repainting for years. Final walkthrough and punch-out wrapped in early August 2024.
It resists the three things that wreck exteriors here: extreme heat, hail impact, and moisture swings from our limestone soil. Unlike wood, it will not feed termites or split, and it holds paint far longer than vinyl.
Work ran from the July window install through the early-August siding finish. The windows were ordered back in June and arrived in July, which set the schedule.
This retail job fell in the $15,000 to $20,000 range. That covered both trades, new sheathing, window disposal, and the full paint finish.
Yes. The Low-E 366 coating and argon fill slow heat transfer, so your AC works less during 100-degree afternoons. Paired with a tighter siding envelope, the home holds its cool air much better.
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.
