Completed September 2023
Siding in Northwest Hills, Austin, TX
Plus Windows, Gutters on the same job
We replaced the full exterior on a Northwest Hills home in Austin with James Hardie fiber cement siding and new windows. The result is a tighter, better-protected home built to shrug off Central Texas heat and hail.
- Trades
- Siding, Windows, Gutters
- Location
- Northwest Hills, Austin, TX
- Completed
- Brands installed
- James Hardie, Simonton
Standout outcome — A wood-look exterior that resists warping, rot, and hail damage
Timeframe — Approved late April; windows installed late July; siding wrapped up in early September
Job APS-3669
Scope of Work
What We Did
James Hardie HardiePlank Select Cedar Mill Siding Installation · Full Window Replacement with Integrated Flashing and Trim
Siding
This Austin siding project used James Hardie HardiePlank Select Cedar Mill in an 8.25-inch board. Fiber cement holds up well against 100-degree summers, hail, and cedar pollen, which is why so many older Northwest Hills homes make the switch. We resheathed with 1/2-inch OSB, wrapped the window beams and columns, and installed matching soffit. Sherwin Williams paint on the fascia, soffit, and garage doors gave the home a clean, uniform finish.
Learn more about our siding replacement →Windows
For this window replacement in Austin, TX, we fitted Simonton Daylight Max units throughout the home. The slim frame design maximizes viewable glass and natural light, a smart pick for daytime rooms. The windows were ordered in May and set over multiple days in late July. Energy-efficient glass helps keep out the worst of Central Texas summer heat while updating the home's look.
Learn more about our window replacement →Gutters
New custom gutters finished this exterior project in Northwest Hills, Austin. We hauled off the existing gutters and installed seamless replacements sized to the home. Good drainage matters on Austin's limestone soil, where poor runoff can stress a foundation. Pairing new gutters with the fresh HardiePlank siding protects the walls and keeps water flowing away from the house.
Service price ranges are for that work before any discounts. Any total project cost mentioned on this page may include applied discounts.
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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
April 17, 2023The homeowner found Austin Pro through an internet search and reached out on April 17, 2023. They were looking for a durable exterior upgrade that could handle Central Texas weather. Early conversations focused on replacing both the aging siding and the windows.
Evaluation
By April 19 we were scoping the project and had scheduled a full exterior assessment. We looked at the old cladding, the sheathing behind it, and the condition of the existing windows and gutters. Those findings shaped the scope, including where new OSB sheathing would be needed.
Planning & approval
April 25, 2023The project was approved on April 25, 2023. We finalized the James Hardie HardiePlank Select Cedar Mill selection along with the window package and paint scope. Product lead times set the schedule, since the windows were ordered on May 18.
Installation
Windows arrived on July 18 and our crew installed them over several days in late July. Siding followed in early August, hung course by course after sheathing repairs. Along the way we wrapped columns and window beams, added new cedar posts, and painted the full exterior.
Completion
We finished with two yard cleanups and a full punch-out to close out the details. The homeowner was left with a tougher, low-maintenance exterior backed by James Hardie.
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The Full Story
Inside This Project
Why did this home need new siding?
The old exterior on this 78731 home had taken years of abuse from Austin weather. Sun, heat, and hail wear down older cladding fast, and this home showed it. The homeowner wanted a durable, low-maintenance replacement that still looked like real wood.
- Existing gutters were removed and hauled off by the linear foot
- Old sheathing was inspected before new material went up
- We added 1/2" OSB sheathing where the structure needed it
What did we use, and why fiber cement?
We chose James Hardie HardiePlank in the 8.25" Select Cedar Mill profile for this job. Fiber cement is a smart fit for Central Texas because it does not swell, rot, or feed pests the way wood does. It also stands up to hail and holds paint through long, hot summers. The Cedar Mill texture gives you the grain of real cedar without the upkeep, which matters on an older home that already fought moisture and heat. That combination is why so many aging Austin homes move to Hardie when it is time to re-side.
- JH Soffit installed with H-mold for a clean transition
- Window beams wrapped in 3/8" James Hardie trim, floor by floor
- Porch columns wrapped for a finished, weather-tight look
- New 4x6 cedar installed with plate and trim
How did the window replacement go?
We handled the windows first so we could flash and seal them under the new siding. The units were ordered on May 18 and arrived on July 18. Our crew set them over several days in late July, working room by room to keep the home secure.
- Windows sequenced before siding for proper flashing
- Installed across multiple days in late July
- Openings prepped so the Hardie trim tied in cleanly
How did the siding install come together?
Siding followed the windows and went up over several days in early August. Our crew worked around the home, sheathing where needed, then hanging the HardiePlank course by course. Careful sequencing kept everything watertight before the paint stage.
- Two yard cleanups plus punch-out items to finish the site
- Fascia and soffit painted up to 24"
- Garage doors repainted to match the new exterior
- Full exterior painted with Sherwin Williams product
What were the results?
The home now has a unified, wood-look exterior that is far tougher than what it replaced. Fresh paint on the siding, fascia, soffit, and garage doors pulled the whole look together. The homeowner ended up with a lower-maintenance exterior ready for the next round of Texas summers and storms.
- Value range: $60k–$75k, retail work
- New soffit and column wraps completed the trim details
Straight Answers
Questions About This Project
How long did the whole project take?
The homeowner approved the job on April 25, 2023. Windows arrived in July and went in late that month, with siding following in early August. Final punch and paint carried the timeline into September.
Why install windows before siding?
Setting windows first lets us flash and seal the openings, then tie the Hardie trim over the top. Do it in the wrong order and you risk leaks behind the cladding. That sequence protects the home from wind-driven rain.
Is fiber cement worth it in Austin?
Yes. It resists the heat, hail, and moisture swings that break down wood siding here. It also holds paint longer, so you repaint less often over the years.
What was included beyond the siding itself?
The scope covered new soffit, wrapped window beams and porch columns, new 4x6 cedar posts, gutter removal, and full exterior painting . We also repainted the garage doors so nothing looked mismatched.
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