Completed October 2023
Siding & Doors in Cherrywood, Austin, TX
We stripped and replaced the full exterior of this Cherrywood home with James Hardie fiber cement siding, added a new Andersen glass door, and finished the job with a fresh exterior repaint. The home now stands up to Austin heat and hail with a tight, low-maintenance shell.
- Trades
- Siding, Doors
- Location
- Cherrywood, Austin, TX
- Completed
- Brands installed
- James Hardie, Andersen
Standout outcome — A hail- and heat-resistant exterior finished with a full repaint
Timeframe — Siding began 8/25 over several days; punch list wrapped 9/19; job completed 10/09/23
Job APS-3710
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Scope of Work
What We Did
Full James Hardie HardiePlank Fiber Cement Siding Replacement · New Andersen Glass Patio Door with Full Exterior Repaint
Siding
This Austin, TX siding project put James Hardie fiber cement on an older Cherrywood home. We chose fiber cement because it resists warping through 100-plus-degree summers and won't rot like wood. Install ran over multiple days, followed by a full paint job in Sherwin Williams. The result is a tight, low-maintenance exterior built to last in Central Texas weather.
Learn more about our siding replacement →Doors
For this Austin, TX doors project we set an Andersen sliding glass door into the home. Andersen was the pick for its solid seals and smooth glide, which matter during long, hot summers. We tied the install into the new James Hardie siding so the trim and flashing lined up clean. The homeowner got a tighter, better-sealed opening with a clear view outside.
Learn more about our door replacement →Service price ranges are for that work before any discounts. Any total project cost mentioned on this page may include applied discounts.
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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
May 9, 2023The homeowner found us through our website and reached out on May 9, 2023. We talked through their concerns about the aging exterior and the wear it had taken from years of Austin heat and hail.
Evaluation
We inspected the existing cladding and looked closely at how the older exterior was holding up. Cherrywood homes of this era often show cracking and moisture damage, and this one was no exception. We flagged fiber cement as the right long-term fix for the climate.
Planning & approval
May 25, 2023After walking the homeowner through material options and pricing, the project was approved on May 25, 2023. We confirmed the James Hardie HardiePlank selection, planned the new Andersen glass door, and set the paint scope with Sherwin Williams products.
Installation
Siding work kicked off on 8/25 and ran across several days for the full-home wrap. Once the boards were set and flashed, we installed the Andersen glass door and moved into painting shortly after. The crew ran a punch list on 9/19 to catch any final details.
Completion
October 9, 2023We completed the job on October 9, 2023, with a full walkthrough of the new exterior. The home now has a durable, freshly painted fiber cement shell built for Central Texas weather.
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Inside This Project
Why did this Cherrywood home need new siding?
Cherrywood is full of homes built decades back, and older wood cladding takes a beating here. Between 100°-plus summers and spring hail, the original siding had reached the end of its life.
- Old siding showed cracking and moisture wear typical of aging Central Texas exteriors
- The homeowner reached out through our website in May 2023
- The goal: a durable exterior that would not need constant upkeep
- Fiber cement was the clear fit for the local climate
What did the crew find on site?
Once we pulled the old cladding, we got a real look at the wall's condition. Older Austin homes often hide surprises behind the siding, and limestone-heavy soil movement can stress the framing over time. We checked the sheathing and flashing before anything new went up, because siding is only as good as what sits behind it. Skipping that step is the mistake most homeowners never see coming. We made sure the substrate was sound so the new James Hardie boards would sit tight and shed water properly.
What materials did we use, and why?
We installed HardiePlank lap siding, a fiber cement product engineered for exactly this climate. Wood rots and vinyl can warp in extreme heat, but fiber cement does neither.
- Fiber cement resists hail impact far better than vinyl or wood
- It will not feed rot or pests, a real plus in humid stretches
- The material holds paint longer, cutting future repaints
- We sourced materials through ABC Supply Co. and Home Depot
How did the installation and painting go?
Siding work started on 8/25 and ran over multiple days, since a full-home wrap takes careful sequencing. Each course was set, flashed, and fastened before painting began. Sherwin Williams paint went on shortly after the boards were up, sealing the surface against UV and moisture. This two-step approach matters more than people think. Painting fiber cement correctly protects the material and locks in that clean, uniform look for years, so we did not rush it.
- Multi-day install to handle the full exterior
- New Andersen glass door added at the rear
- Full repaint with Sherwin Williams products
- Punch list completed 9/19 to catch every detail
What were the results?
The home now has a tight, uniform exterior that shrugs off Austin's worst weather. The new door brightens the back of the house and improves the flow to the outdoors.
- A weather-tight shell rated for hail and 100°-plus heat
- Clean, freshly painted finish across the whole exterior
- Lower long-term maintenance than the old cladding
- Job closed out fully by November 30, 2023
Straight Answers
Questions About This Project
How long did the whole project take?
The homeowner first contacted us in May 2023, approval came on May 25, and the job completed October 9, 2023. Siding install and painting themselves ran across late summer, with the punch list wrapped in mid-September.
Why is fiber cement a good choice for Austin homes?
It handles our climate extremes without warping, rotting, or cracking under hail. That durability is why we recommend James Hardie for so many older Central Texas exteriors.
What did this project cost?
This full siding replacement with a new door and repaint fell in the $40k–$50k range. Final pricing depends on home size, condition of the substrate, and material selections.
Is the new siding under warranty?
James Hardie fiber cement carries a strong manufacturer warranty on the product itself. Reach out to Austin Pro for details on both material and workmanship coverage.
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