James Hardie
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Full James Hardie HardiePlank Select Cedar Mill Siding Replacement | Complete Sherwin Williams SuperPaint Exterior Finish
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Full James Hardie HardiePlank Select Cedar Mill Siding Replacement | Complete Sherwin Williams SuperPaint Exterior Finish
This Milwood project centered on a full siding replacement using James Hardie HardiePlank Select Cedar Mill at 8.25 inches. We first installed 7/16-inch OSB wall sheathing to give the new fiber cement a solid, flat backing. Hardie trim wrapped the porch columns and double garage door jambs for a finished look. Fiber cement was the right call here because it handles Austin's 100-degree summers and hailstorms far better than the old material.
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The exterior painting phase covered the new siding plus fascia, soffit, porch ceiling, garage doors, gutters, and downspouts. We used Sherwin Williams SuperPaint for its durability against harsh UV and temperature swings. Painting freshly primed Hardie board seals the surface and locks in color. The finished coat gives this Austin home a crisp, cohesive exterior that will hold up for years.
The homeowner found Austin Pro through an internet search and reached out on May 7, 2026. They were looking for a lasting fix for aging exterior siding on their Milwood home, not another short-term patch. We moved the inquiry to an active prospect the next day, May 8.
During our assessment we looked closely at the condition of the existing siding and the wall behind it. Homes of this Milwood era often hide softened sheathing under old exterior material. That inspection told us the job needed full 7/16-inch OSB sheathing replacement, not just a surface swap.
We built a scope covering James Hardie HardiePlank Select Cedar Mill siding plus a complete Sherwin Williams repaint. The plan included wrapping porch columns and the double garage door jamb, removing an old gable vent, and pulling the required permit. The homeowner approved the project on May 27, 2026.
On-site work ran from June 29 to July 2, 2026, across four days. Crews removed the old siding, installed new OSB sheathing, and set the 8.25-inch Hardie lap. Column and jamb wraps, shutters, and gable vents went in before the full Sherwin Williams SuperPaint finish was applied.
We finished on-site work and invoiced the project on July 2, 2026, after a final walkthrough and punch-out. Two rounds of yard cleanup left the property clear of debris.
We stripped and replaced the full exterior of this Milwood home with James Hardie fiber cement siding, then finished it with a complete Sherwin Williams paint job. The house went from tired and weathered to a crisp, protected exterior built for Central Texas weather.
Milwood is full of homes built in the 1980s and 1990s, and their original siding rarely holds up this long. Decades of 100-degree summers, spring hail, and cedar pollen take a real toll on older exterior materials.
This homeowner found us through an internet search in early May, looking for a durable long-term fix. What they wanted was simple: an exterior that stops needing repairs every few years.
Once we opened up sections of the old exterior, we planned for full sheathing replacement rather than a quick cover-up. Behind aging siding you often find sheathing that has softened over the years, and cutting corners there just traps the same problems inside the wall.
We installed new 7/16-inch OSB wall sheathing across the affected areas to give the Hardie board a flat, solid nailing surface. That step matters more than most homeowners realize. Fiber cement is only as good as what sits behind it, and a wavy or weak substrate shows through the finished wall. We also removed and framed in an old gable vent that was no longer needed, cleaning up the roofline in the process.
We went with James Hardie HardiePlank Select Cedar Mill in the 8.25-inch profile. Fiber cement is the standard we recommend across Austin because it does not warp, rot, or feed termites the way wood and older products can.
The 8.25-inch lap gives a bold, clean shadow line that suits these Milwood homes. Its primed surface also takes paint beautifully, which set up the finish coat perfectly.
After the siding was set, we coated the whole exterior with Sherwin Williams SuperPaint. Painting primed Hardie board seals the surface and locks the color in against harsh Texas UV.
We did not stop at the walls. The finish work pulled every surface into one consistent look.
The home now has a fully rebuilt, painted exterior that should stand up to decades of Central Texas weather. Wrapped columns and jambs give it a finished, custom feel rather than a patched-together repair.
On-site work wrapped up July 2, 2026, right on the planned four-day window. The project closed out cleanly on July 23.
Crews were on site from June 29 through July 2, 2026, about four days total. Siding went up over the first days, with the full paint job following once the board was ready.
It resists the warping, cracking, and rot that plague older siding through 100-degree summers and hail season. It also holds paint far longer, which cuts down on repainting over the years.
This retail siding-and-paint job fell in the $30k–$40k range. Final pricing depends on square footage, sheathing needs, and how much trim and finish work a home requires.
The homeowner first reached out on May 7, 2026, and approved the work on May 27. On-site installation began about a month later, once materials and the permit were in hand.
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.
