James Hardie
Sherwin Williams
Full James Hardie HardiePlank Smooth 8.25 Siding Replacement | Complete Sherwin Williams SuperPaint Exterior Finish
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Full James Hardie HardiePlank Smooth 8.25 Siding Replacement | Complete Sherwin Williams SuperPaint Exterior Finish
This Shady Hollow project called for a full siding tear-off and replacement with James Hardie HardiePlank Smooth 8.25 boards. We also wrapped the front gable deco beams, porch columns, and garage door jambs in Hardie trim. Fiber cement was the right pick for the heat, hail, and cedar pollen this Austin neighborhood sees. The finished exterior looks clean and needs little upkeep.
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Exterior painting followed the siding install using Sherwin Williams SuperPaint. We coated the new smooth siding, plus the fascia and open soffits, for a consistent finish. The paint locks out moisture and holds its color under intense Texas sun. The home now reads as fully refreshed, not just patched.
The homeowner found Austin Pro through a community webpage and reached out on Feb 3, 2026. We talked through the aging exterior and the goal of a full siding and paint refresh. The lead moved to prospect the next day, Feb 4.
We inspected the home and found a double layer of existing siding plus doubled-up aluminum or vinyl fascia and soffit. Worn trim around the front gable, porch columns, and garage door jambs was also noted. These findings shaped the tear-off scope.
We built the estimate around HardiePlank Smooth 8.25 boards and Sherwin Williams SuperPaint. The homeowner reviewed the scope, including gable deco beam wraps and column details, and approved the project on Feb 23, 2026. Materials were scheduled for delivery ahead of the crew.
Crews performed a full double tear-off, then installed the 8.25 smooth fiber cement over multiple days in mid-March. They wrapped the front gable beams, porch columns, and garage door jambs, and set new fascia and open soffit. Painting with SuperPaint followed shortly after.
We finished the job on Apr 6, 2026, with two rounds of yard cleanup and punch-item work before final walkthrough. Old gutters were disposed of and the exterior was left with one clean, unified color. The project was invoiced Apr 14 and closed May 14, 2026.
We replaced the entire exterior siding on a home in Shady Hollow, Austin, TX, using James Hardie fiber cement, then painted it top to bottom with Sherwin Williams SuperPaint. The 1980s–2000s-era home went from tired and weathered to a clean, storm-ready wall system.
The old cladding had reached the end of its life. Central Texas is hard on exteriors, and this home showed it after years of sun, hail, and cedar pollen.
Some of the most useful work happened once we opened things up. The home had a double-layer siding condition, which is common on older Shady Hollow houses that were re-sided instead of stripped years back. That extra layer traps heat and hides problems, so we did a full double tear-off down to a clean surface. The fascia and soffit had the same doubled-up setup, so those came off too. Working this way costs a little more labor, but it lets us start fresh and catch anything the old siding was covering. A homeowner who just layers new boards over old ones almost always regrets it later.
We chose HardiePlank Smooth 8.25 boards because fiber cement is built for this climate. It shrugs off the 100-degree heat and hail that beat up wood and vinyl here.
Smooth profile gives the home a modern, clean face. Fiber cement also resists the cedar pollen buildup that clings to rougher textures each spring.
Once the siding was set, we coated everything with Sherwin Williams SuperPaint. The primed Hardie boards take paint well, which means a smooth, even finish.
We painted shortly after the siding wrapped in mid-March. That sealed the fiber cement and gave the home one consistent color.
The home now has a tight, low-maintenance exterior that looks brand new. Siding and paint were finished by April 6, 2026, and the project closed May 14.
The finish should hold up far better than the material it replaced. That matters in a neighborhood full of homes facing the same aging exteriors.
It handles extreme heat, hail, and moisture without warping or rotting. That durability makes it a smart long-term choice for Shady Hollow's older housing stock.
The lead came in Feb 3, 2026, and the job was approved Feb 23. Siding went in over several days in mid-March, with painting right after and completion by early April.
This retail project fell in the $15k–$20k range. Final pricing depends on tear-off complexity, trim work, and the amount of surface to paint.
Yes. Doing both together means the crew coordinates tear-off, install, and finish in one timeline, so the color and trim line up cleanly.
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.
