James Hardie
Sherwin Williams
Full James Hardie 8.25" Smooth Fiber Cement Siding Installation | Sherwin Williams SuperPaint Exterior Finish with New Gable Vents and Shutters
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Full James Hardie 8.25" Smooth Fiber Cement Siding Installation | Sherwin Williams SuperPaint Exterior Finish with New Gable Vents and Shutters
This Jester Estates project centered on a full siding replacement with James Hardie 8.25" Smooth fiber cement. We chose the smooth profile for its clean lines and its resistance to warping under 100-degree Central Texas summers. The scope also covered new gable vents, wrapped garage door jambs, and fresh shutters. The result is a durable, low-maintenance exterior built for Austin's heat and hail.
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The exterior painting phase used Sherwin Williams SuperPaint over primed Hardie boards for a lasting bond. We coated the siding, fascia, and soffit up to 24 inches in a uniform finish. The paint shields fiber cement from harsh UV and the cedar pollen that coats West Austin homes each spring. The home now reads clean and cohesive from the street.
The homeowner found Austin Pro through an internet search and reached out in July 2025. Early conversations focused on replacing aging siding and refreshing the full exterior of their Jester Estates home.
By August 2025 the project had moved into the prospect stage. We inspected the existing siding, gable areas, and trim, and confirmed the boards had worn past the point of repair after years of Austin sun and hail.
We walked the homeowner through fiber cement options and settled on James Hardie 8.25" Smooth with a Sherwin Williams paint finish. The project was approved in September 2025, which locked in materials, color, and the added scope for gable vents and jamb wrapping.
The crew completed the siding and paint phases over several days in mid January. Work included installing the Hardie boards, framing in gable vents, wrapping both double garage door jambs, and bringing in an electrician for the vent work before the SuperPaint went on.
After two rounds of yard cleanup and punch items, we finished the job with new shutters and gable vents installed.
We replaced the full exterior of a Jester Estates home in Austin with James Hardie 8.25" Smooth fiber cement, then finished it in Sherwin Williams SuperPaint. The home now has a crisp, sealed exterior built to handle West Austin's brutal summers and spring hail.
Homes in this pocket of West Austin were built to last, but old siding takes a beating out here. Between 100-degree summers, hard hail, and years of thermal swings, the original boards had reached the end of their life.
Fiber cement was the clear call for this home, and the reasoning goes beyond looks. The 8.25" Smooth profile gives a clean, contemporary face without the wood grain texture that traps dust and pollen. It also resists the warping and swelling that wrecks wood siding once Austin heat pushes past 100 degrees for weeks. Hardie board stands up to hail and does not feed termites or rot, which matters on a lot with limestone soil and heavy tree cover. We primed every board before paint so the color would bond and last.
The job was more than a straight board swap. Our crew handled several detail items that make the difference between an okay job and a clean one.
Once the siding was set and caulked, we moved to paint. We used Sherwin Williams SuperPaint for its UV resistance and strong adhesion to primed fiber cement.
The crew coated the siding, then the fascia and soffit up to 24 inches, in one uniform system. Painting over freshly primed Hardie board gives the color something to grip, so it holds through Austin's sun and spring storms. We ran the siding and paint phases over several days in mid January to keep each coat clean.
The home reads clean and current from the street, with sharp lines and a color that will hold. More importantly, the exterior is now sealed against the heat, hail, and pollen that wear down older West Austin homes.
The active siding and paint work ran across several days in mid January, with punch-out and cleanup after. The full timeline from first lead to close spanned a few months, since we planned selections and scheduling carefully.
Yes. Fiber cement does not warp in extreme heat, does not rot in humidity, and shrugs off hail far better than wood or vinyl. That makes it a strong fit for exposed lots like those in Jester Estates.
This retail project fell in the $30k–$40k range. That covered full James Hardie siding, primer, Sherwin Williams paint, gable vents, garage jamb wrapping, shutters, and electrical work.
We primed and site-painted the boards on this job. Painting over primer lets us match an exact color and get full, even coverage that stands up to Central Texas UV.
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.
