Completed May 2026
Siding in Milwood, Austin, TX (May 2026)
Plus Doors, Shingle Roofing, Gutters on the same job
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.
- Trades
- Siding, Doors, Shingle Roofing, Gutters
- Location
- Milwood, Austin, TX
- Completed
- Brands installed
- James Hardie, Pella, GAF
Standout outcome — A full exterior rebuild that holds up to Central Texas weather
Timeframe — Siding in early April, roof over two days in early May, closed June 18, 2026
Job APS-4739
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Scope of Work
What We Did
Mixed James Hardie HardiePlank Board & Batten and Lap Siding Installation · Full GAF Shingle Roof Tear-Off and Replacement
Siding
This Austin, TX home in Milwood got a full siding replacement using James Hardie fiber cement. We ran board and batten across the front for texture, then plank siding on the back and sides. Fiber cement holds up to our 100°-plus summers and hail far better than the older material it replaced. The crew wrapped the install, then handled paint to seal and protect every board.
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New Pella doors went in during this Austin, TX exterior overhaul. Pella builds solid, well-sealed units that stand up to Central Texas heat and weather swings. Tighter door seals help keep cooled air inside during long summers. The new doors tied the whole exterior update together with the fresh Hardie siding.
Shingle Roofing
This Austin, TX home got a full roof replacement with GAF Timberline HDZ asphalt shingles. The crew handled the tear-off and install across two days in early May. Timberline HDZ shingles carry a strong wind and impact rating, which matters during Central Texas hail season. The result is a durable roof that pairs cleanly with the new Hardie siding below.
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Custom gutters finished off this Austin, TX exterior job in Milwood. Good gutters matter here, where limestone soil and heavy downpours can stress a foundation. We sized and hung the runs to move water clear of the new Hardie siding. The system protects both the walls and the ground around the home.
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How It Went
The Journey
From the first phone call to the final walkthrough — what actually happened on this project.
First contact
January 19, 2026The 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 we were scoping the project.
Evaluation
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.
Planning & approval
February 19, 2026We 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.
Installation
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.
Completion
May 28, 2026By May 28, 2026, we had completed a final walkthrough of the finished siding, paint, and roof. The home was fully sealed and weather-ready for the Central Texas summer.
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Inside This Project
Why did this Milwood home need new siding?
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.
- Original cladding showed cracking along seams and corners
- Sun-facing walls had the worst UV fading
- The homeowner wanted a material that wouldn't need repainting every few years
What materials did we use, and why?
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.
- Board and batten on the front elevation
- Lap plank across the sides and rear
- Cedar Mill texture for a natural wood-grain look without the upkeep
- Full exterior painting with Sherwin Williams after install
How did the siding install go?
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.
- Removed old cladding and inspected sheathing underneath
- Installed weather barrier before any board went up
- Sequenced painting after each section cured
- Handled corners and trim to lock out cedar pollen and wind-driven rain
What did the roof replacement involve?
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.
- Full tear-off down to the deck
- New underlayment and flashing throughout
- GAF asphalt shingles rated for hail and heat
- Roofline matched cleanly to the new Hardie siding
What were the results?
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.
- A sealed, weather-tight envelope from roof to foundation
- Low-maintenance surfaces that resist fading and rot
- A finish built for decades of Central Texas seasons
Straight Answers
Questions About This Project
How long does a project like this take start to finish?
The hands-on work spanned about two windows: siding and paint in early April, then the roof over two days in early May. The whole project ran from first contact in January through closeout on June 18, 2026.
Why is fiber cement worth it in Austin?
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.
What does a full siding and roof project cost?
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.
Do the new materials come with warranties?
Yes. James Hardie fiber cement and GAF shingles both carry strong manufacturer warranties, and our workmanship is backed by Austin Pro directly.
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