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Mixed James Hardie HardiePlank Board & Batten and Lap Siding Installation | Full GAF Shingle Roof Tear-Off and Replacement
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Mixed James Hardie HardiePlank Board & Batten and Lap Siding Installation | Full GAF Shingle Roof Tear-Off and Replacement
We installed James Hardie HardiePlank Select Cedar Mill 8.25" fiber cement across this Milwood home. The front got board and batten for texture, while lap plank went on the sides and rear. Fiber cement was chosen because it shrugs off 100°-plus heat and hail without warping. Exterior paint sealed the job and gave the home a crisp, lasting finish.
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We replaced the entire shingle roof over two days in early May using a GAF asphalt shingle system. The tear-off let us inspect and refresh the decking, underlayment, and flashing. GAF shingles were picked for their hail rating and heat resistance in Central Texas. The finished roof pairs cleanly with the new Hardie siding below.
The homeowner found us through an internet search and reached out on January 19, 2026. We talked through the goals right away: replace aging siding and a worn shingle roof on a Milwood home. By January 20 the project moved into our prospect stage.
We inspected the full exterior, from the sun-beaten walls to the shingle roof deck. The old cladding showed splitting and moisture intrusion, and the roof was near the end of its life. Those findings shaped the plan for a complete envelope rebuild rather than patch repairs.
We walked the homeowner through James Hardie profiles, paint colors, and GAF shingle options. The mixed board-and-batten-and-plank layout was chosen to add front-elevation character. The project was approved on February 19, 2026.
Siding went up over several days in early April, with the Sherwin Williams paint crew following close behind, section by section. In early May, we tore off the old roof and installed the new GAF system over two days, including fresh underlayment and flashing.
We invoiced on May 28, 2026, after a final walkthrough of the finished siding, paint, and roof. The home was fully sealed and weather-ready for the Central Texas summer.
We re-clad and re-roofed a 1980s-era home in Milwood, Austin, TX, with James Hardie fiber cement siding and a fresh GAF shingle roof. The old exterior was tired and sun-beaten; the finished home now handles heat, hail, and cedar pollen with ease.
Many Milwood homes date to the late 1980s and 1990s. The original siding on this house had taken decades of sun, storms, and expansion from limestone-soil movement. It was fading, splitting, and letting moisture creep behind it.
We went with James Hardie HardiePlank Select Cedar Mill 8.25" fiber cement for the whole home. Fiber cement was the clear choice here for a simple reason. Wood and vinyl both struggle in our climate. Austin summers push past 100° for weeks, and that heat warps vinyl and dries out real wood until it splits. Fiber cement doesn't move like that, and it laughs off the hail that rolls through every spring. We mixed two profiles for looks: board and batten on the front for a bold, vertical face, and lap plank on the sides and back for a classic, clean line.
We ran the siding over several days in early April, then brought the paint crew in right behind. Working in phases let us keep the house sealed as we moved wall to wall.
The shingle roof came off and went back on over two days in early May. A tear-off, not an overlay, was the right call. Layering new shingles over old ones traps heat and hides rot, and it never lasts as long. Once the old roof was gone, we could see the decking clearly and fix anything soft before the new system went down. We installed fresh underlayment and flashing along with the new GAF shingles, so every layer of the roof was new, not just the top one.
The home reads as brand new from the curb. The mixed siding profiles give the front real depth, and the fresh roof ties the whole exterior together.
The hands-on work spanned about two windows: siding and paint in early April, then the roof over two days in early May. The full engagement ran from the January lead through closeout on June 18, 2026.
It handles our climate better than wood or vinyl. It won't warp in 100°-plus heat, it resists hail impact, and it doesn't feed the moisture problems that come with our clay and limestone soils.
This retail project landed in the $50k–$60k range. Your number depends on home size, siding profiles, and roof complexity, so we quote every home after an on-site look.
Yes. James Hardie fiber cement and GAF shingles both carry strong manufacturer warranties, and our workmanship is backed by Austin Pro directly.
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.
