James Hardie
Sherwin Williams
Full James Hardie Select Cedarmill 8.25" Fiber Cement Siding Installation | Complete Sherwin Williams Exterior Paint Package with New Wall Sheathing
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Full James Hardie Select Cedarmill 8.25" Fiber Cement Siding Installation | Complete Sherwin Williams Exterior Paint Package with New Wall Sheathing
This East Austin siding project used James Hardie fiber cement in the Select Cedarmill 8.25-inch profile. The crew installed fresh 7/16-inch OSB wall sheathing before hanging the panels for a solid, level base. We coated the siding, fascia, soffit, doors, and gutters with Sherwin Williams paint for a uniform finish. Fiber cement was chosen because it stands up to 100-degree summers, hail, and the moisture swings that warp lesser materials.
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The exterior painting scope encompassed comprehensive coverage using Sherwin Williams Super Paint, specifically formulated to withstand Austin's intense UV exposure and temperature fluctuations. Our painters applied this premium coating system to all new HardiePlank siding surfaces, existing fascia and soffit areas measuring 25" to 36", entry doors, gutters, and downspouts per linear foot. Super Paint's advanced acrylic formula bonds exceptionally well to both fiber cement and metal surfaces, creating a unified color scheme while providing fade resistance and moisture protection. The multi-surface application ensures every visible exterior element receives the same high-performance coating for long-lasting beauty and weather protection.
The homeowner found Austin Pro through an internet search and reached out in September 2023. Our first conversation covered the goal: replace aging siding on this East Austin home with something built for Central Texas weather. We moved from lead to active prospect within days, by September 25, 2023.
We assessed the existing exterior and the condition of the wall substrate beneath it. The inspection showed the old cladding was worn and the sheathing needed replacement in key sections. That finding shaped the scope, since siding is only as good as the base it's fastened to.
We built out an estimate covering new sheathing, James Hardie Select Cedarmill siding, the porch ceiling, and a full paint package. The homeowner reviewed material and color options through the winter and approved the project on April 17, 2024. That gave us a clear scope before scheduling the install.
The full install ran on July 3, 2024. The crew set fresh 7/16-inch OSB wall sheathing, hung the 8.25-inch Select Cedarmill boards, and installed the 4' x 8' porch ceiling. Everything was then coated with Sherwin Williams Super Paint, including fascia, soffit, doors, and gutters.
We finished the day with a two-pass yard cleanup and a punch-out walkthrough to catch any final details. The invoice went out July 3, 2024, and the project closed clean on July 22, 2024. The homeowner ended up with a sealed, weather-ready exterior in a single unified palette.
We re-sided a 1970s-era home in East Austin with James Hardie fiber cement and finished it in fresh Sherwin Williams paint, all wrapped up in a single install day on July 3, 2024. The home went from tired and weathered to sharp, sealed, and ready for another few decades of Texas weather.
The original cladding had taken decades of Central Texas abuse. Sun, hail, and big swings between wet springs and bone-dry summers leave old siding cracked, faded, and loose.
This homeowner wanted something that would hold up without constant upkeep. Here's what pushed the project forward:
When we pulled the old material, the wall substrate needed attention before anything new could go up. That's the part most homeowners never see, and the part that decides whether a re-side actually lasts. We installed new 7/16-inch OSB wall sheathing across the affected sections to give the fiber cement a flat, sound nailing base. Skip that step and you get waves, popped fasteners, and gaps where Austin's cedar pollen and wind-driven rain sneak in. Getting the sheathing right is quiet, unglamorous work, but it's the difference between siding that lasts 30 years and siding that fails in five.
Fiber cement was the clear pick for our climate. It won't warp in 100-degree heat, it resists hail impact far better than vinyl, and it shrugs off the moisture that rots wood siding. The Select Cedarmill 8.25-inch profile gives you the look of real cedar grain without the maintenance headaches.
The primed Select Cedar Mill boards arrived ready for finish coat, which kept the timeline tight.
The crew worked the whole job in one day, July 3, 2024. Sheathing, siding sections, and the porch ceiling all went in, then everything got painted for a seamless look.
We don't leave a job half-finished. The punch-out and double yard clean meant the homeowner walked out to a clean lot, not a mess.
The home reads completely different from the street now. Clean lines, even color, and a sealed envelope built for the long haul.
Properly installed fiber cement routinely lasts 30 years or more here. Its resistance to heat, hail, and moisture is exactly why we recommend it for older East Austin homes.
Yes, on a focused scope like this one. This job started and finished July 3, 2024, because the crew sized the work, staged the primed boards, and ran sheathing and install in sequence.
Primed boards give paint a stable base, and a finish coat of Sherwin Williams Super Paint seals the surface and locks in color. That topcoat is what fends off UV fade through our long, brutal summers.
The lead came in September 2023 and the homeowner approved the work in April 2024. Install landed July 3, 2024, and the file closed on July 22, 2024 after final cleanup.
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.
