Siding in Jester Estates, Austin, TX

Why did this Jester Estates home need new siding?

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.

• Sun-baked western exposure common to Jester Estates hillside lots
• Cedar pollen buildup that stains and wears older painted surfaces
• Aging trim and gable areas that needed structural attention, not just paint

Why did we pick James Hardie 8.25" Smooth?

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.

• Smooth 8.25" lap boards for a modern, flat finish
• Factory-primed stock, then site-painted for full coverage
• Chosen over wood and vinyl for heat and impact resistance

What did the crew do beyond the siding?

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.

• Framed in new gable vents for better attic airflow
• Wrapped both double garage door jambs for a sealed, finished edge
• Installed new shutters and gable vents as a finishing touch
• Brought in a licensed electrician for the vent and fixture work

How did the exterior painting phase go?

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.

• Sherwin Williams SuperPaint on all siding surfaces
• Fascia and soffit painted to 24 inches for a seamless roofline edge
• Two rounds of yard cleanup and punch work before final walkthrough

What were the results?

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.

• A durable, low-maintenance shell with decades of expected service
• New venting and wrapped jambs that seal out moisture and pests
• A cohesive finish that ties siding, trim, and shutters together