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Full James Hardie 8.25" Select Cedarmill Siding Replacement | Complete Exterior Envelope: Windows, Gutters & GAF Roofing
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Full James Hardie 8.25" Select Cedarmill Siding Replacement | Complete Exterior Envelope: Windows, Gutters & GAF Roofing
This 78758 home received a full James Hardie HardiePlank Select Cedarmill siding replacement in the 8.25" width. We paired the fiber cement with a Hardie roofline package and Sherwin Williams SuperPaint. Fiber cement was chosen because it resists warping, rot, and hail damage in Austin's brutal summers. The finished exterior looks sharp and needs almost no upkeep going forward.
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We installed GAF Timberline HDZ asphalt shingles across the full roof on this Austin project. The tear-off and replacement addressed wear from years of hail and heat. Timberline HDZ shingles offer strong impact and wind resistance for Central Texas storms. The result is a sealed, weather-ready roof that pairs cleanly with the new siding.
The homeowner found us through Yelp and reached out on November 8, 2024. They were looking for a lasting fix for aging exterior boards on their North Austin home, not another short-term patch. We moved them to a prospect on November 12, 2024 to start scoping the work.
Our team inspected the full exterior and found swelling in the old siding along with breakdown in the wood-based fascia and drip edge trim. We also flagged the window openings and roof for replacement. That let us build one combined scope instead of piecemeal repairs.
We put together quotes covering the James Hardie 8.25" Select Cedarmill siding, the roofline package, NT Windows units, gutters, and GAF roofing. The homeowner approved the plan on February 19, 2025. Permits were pulled ahead of the install to keep everything on schedule.
Crews staged materials through ABC Supply and installed the primed Select Cedarmill siding with 6" and 10" Hardie trim and a 1x2 drip edge board. The old windows came out, new NT Windows Executive units and a 6' patio door went in, and 6" seamless gutters with 3"x4" downspouts finished the shell. Two coats of Sherwin Williams SuperPaint completed the look on June 23, 2025.
We ran two yard cleanups and worked through the punch list before final walkthrough. The finished exterior tied the siding, roofline, gutters, and new GAF roof together as one system. The project closed out on September 18, 2025 with warranty coverage in place.
We stripped and replaced the exterior of a two-story home in North Austin with James Hardie fiber cement siding, a matching roofline package, new windows, a patio door, seamless gutters, and fresh GAF shingles. The whole exterior came together in one focused push, wrapping on June 23, 2025.
Many homes in the 78758 area went up in the 1980s and 90s. Their original siding was never built for what Central Texas throws at it. Sun, storms, and swelling moisture had taken a toll here.
When the crew opened things up, the story went deeper than the surface. The original wood-based trim at the fascia and drip edge had started to break down where water had wicked in over the years. Limestone-heavy soil in this part of Austin holds moisture against a foundation longer than sandy soil would, and that humidity works its way up the wall over time. We also found the window openings needed attention, so we folded new units into the scope rather than reflashing tired frames. Catching all of this before install is exactly why a real inspection beats an over-the-phone quote.
We went with James Hardie's Select Cedarmill profile in the 8.25" reveal for its wood-grain look without the wood-grain problems. Fiber cement does not feed rot, does not warp in relentless heat, and stands up to hail far better than vinyl or composite. That durability is the whole point in this climate.
Siding was the headline, but this was a full envelope job. New windows went in through our NT Windows Executive series, and we removed and hauled off the old units. A 6' sliding patio door replaced the tired original at the rear.
The home now wears a clean, uniform exterior that matches the roofline, gutters, and trim as one system. Everything that touches weather here is new, so the homeowner is set for years of hard Texas seasons.
It does not swell, rot, or feed insects the way wood does, and it holds paint far longer through 100°-plus summers. It also resists hail impact much better than vinyl. For a North Austin home facing real storms, that trade-off pays off.
The on-site work was completed in a tight window, wrapping the same day it was invoiced on June 23, 2025. The longer stretch was between approval in February and the summer install date, which let us stage materials and schedule properly.
A full exterior scope like this one, covering siding, roofline, windows, a patio door, gutters, and roofing, landed in the $60k to $75k range. Every home differs, so pricing depends on square footage, story count, and material choices.
James Hardie backs its fiber cement products with a strong manufacturer warranty, and the Sherwin Williams finish carries its own coverage. We also ran a final punch and cleanup before closing the file to make sure everything met spec.
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.
