James Hardie
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Full James Hardie 8.25" Prime Smooth Lap Siding Replacement | Complete Exterior Repaint with High-UV Sherwin Williams Coatings
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Full James Hardie 8.25" Prime Smooth Lap Siding Replacement | Complete Exterior Repaint with High-UV Sherwin Williams Coatings
This Milwood project centered on a full siding replacement using James Hardie fiber cement. We chose the 8.25" Prime Smooth Lap profile for its clean lines and heat resistance. Fiber cement holds up to Austin's 100-degree summers and hail without warping or cracking. The finished home reads sharp and modern from the street.
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Exterior painting followed the siding work as the final step. We used Sherwin Williams products built for high-UV Central Texas conditions. Every new board got proper prep and coating for lasting adhesion. The result is a smooth, color-consistent finish across the whole home.
The homeowner reached out through our website on May 9, 2023, after their aging exterior started peeling and warping. Our early conversation focused on whether to repair or fully replace the old cladding in this Northwest Austin home.
We inspected the exterior and pulled sample boards to check the substrate. We found minor moisture staining and soft spots near grade, driven by the water-holding limestone soil common in the area. That confirmed a full tear-off was the right approach over a cover-over.
We presented a scope covering James Hardie fiber cement lap siding plus a full Sherwin Williams repaint. The homeowner approved the project on May 30, 2023, and selected the 8.25-inch prime smooth profile with a satin exterior finish.
The crew removed the old cladding, addressed the moisture-prone areas, and hung the new James Hardie lap siding. Once caulked and sealed, painters followed with the Sherwin Williams satin coat across body, trim, and fascia. Materials were supplied through ABC Supply Co. and Sherwin Williams.
All trades wrapped on September 21, 2023, giving the client a finished exterior in a single completion date. We walked the home to confirm clean lines and even coverage before invoicing.
We replaced the full exterior of a Milwood home in Austin, TX with James Hardie fiber cement lap siding, then finished it with a complete exterior repaint. The home now has a clean, durable shell built for Central Texas weather.
Milwood is full of homes built in the 1980s and 1990s, and their original cladding has taken decades of abuse. Austin summers push past 100 degrees, and hail seasons chip away at older surfaces year after year.
This home showed the usual signs of age:
When we opened up sections of the exterior, we found what we expected on a home of this era: material that had reached the end of its service life. Decades of expansion and contraction in the Texas heat had loosened boards and opened gaps where water could sneak in. That kind of slow moisture intrusion is exactly what homeowners miss, because it hides behind a fresh coat of paint. We flagged the vulnerable spots, made sure the framing underneath was sound, and planned the new layout so the siding would sit flat and true. Getting that base right is the difference between siding that lasts and siding that telegraphs every flaw down the road.
We went with James Hardie Lap Siding in the 8.25" Prime Smooth profile. Fiber cement is the right call for Austin because it does not warp, rot, or feed pests the way wood can.
Here is what made this product the fit:
You can see more about our full siding work and how we spec it for local homes.
We installed the siding over multiple days in mid-August, working through some of the hottest stretches of the year. Fiber cement demands careful cutting and fastening, so the crew took the time to keep every course level and tight.
Key steps on this job:
Paint was the final step, and it locks in the whole system. We used Sherwin Williams coatings chosen for high-UV Central Texas exposure, so the color stays true through years of sun. A quality coating on Hardie board is not just about looks; it seals and protects the surface.
The painting scope covered:
We handle exterior painting as part of many siding projects for exactly this reason.
The home went from dated and worn to sharp and protected. The new James Hardie shell and Sherwin Williams finish now carry this Milwood house through Austin's toughest weather.
It handles our extreme conditions better than wood or older cladding. Fiber cement resists warping in 100-degree heat, takes hail without cracking, and does not rot from moisture. That makes it a smart long-term pick for Central Texas.
The lead came in through our website on May 9, 2023, and the job was approved by May 30. Siding install ran across several days in mid-August, and we completed and invoiced the work on September 21, 2023.
This retail project fell in the $40k to $50k range. The final figure reflects a full exterior siding replacement, a complete repaint, and multiple windows. Not a single-service job.
Yes. James Hardie backs its fiber cement products, and the Sherwin Williams coating adds a durable protective layer on top. Together they give this home years of low-maintenance performance.
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.
