Completed August 2023
Siding & Exterior Painting in Ranch Creek, Austin, TX
We re-sided this Ranch Creek home in Austin with James Hardie fiber cement and followed it with a full Sherwin Williams exterior repaint. The result is a tougher, sharper exterior built for Central Texas weather.
- Trades
- Siding, Exterior Painting
- Location
- Ranch Creek, Austin, TX
- Completed
- Brands installed
- James Hardie, Sherwin Williams
Standout outcome — Existing sheathing was still solid, so we discounted the job
Timeframe — Siding began late July 2023; painting followed and wrapped by August 30, 2023
Job APS-3656
Scope of Work
What We Did
James Hardie HardiePlank Cedar Mill Fiber Cement Siding Installation · Full Sherwin Williams Exterior Painting with Sealed Seams
Siding
This Austin siding project used James Hardie HardiePlank Cedar Mill 5.25-inch fiber cement siding. Fiber cement holds up to 100-degree summers, hail, and cedar pollen far better than older wood siding. When we pulled a board, we saw the sheathing was in great shape, so we skipped that step and cut the cost. The install ran multiple days and left the home with a durable, low-maintenance exterior.
Learn more about our siding replacement →Exterior Painting
This exterior painting job in Austin used Sherwin Williams exterior latex over the fresh HardiePlank siding. We caulked and painted the surface by the square, then covered fascia and soffit up to 24 inches. Latex paint flexes with the siding through hot summers and sudden storms, which helps it resist cracking. The crew finished the paint right after the siding, leaving a clean, sealed, weather-ready look.
Learn more about our exterior house painting →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 5, 2023This homeowner found Austin Pro through an internet search and reached out on April 5, 2023. They were looking to replace aging siding on their Ranch Creek home and freshen up the exterior.
Evaluation
April 13, 2023We assessed the existing siding and exterior condition after first contact. By April 13, 2023, we were working up the estimate for siding replacement and a full repaint.
Planning & approval
April 14, 2023The homeowner approved the project on April 14, 2023. We planned for James Hardie HardiePlank Cedar Mill siding and a Sherwin Williams exterior paint package, including possible OSB sheathing replacement.
Installation
Siding work began in late July 2023 and ran multiple days. During tear-off we found the existing sheathing was still in great condition, so we skipped the OSB replacement and discounted the job. Painting followed shortly after the new HardiePlank was installed.
Completion
August 30, 2023We caulked and painted every surface, finished the fascia and soffit up to 24 inches, and completed two rounds of yard cleanup and punch-out. The project was completed on August 30, 2023, leaving a durable, freshly finished exterior.
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The Full Story
Inside This Project
Why did this Ranch Creek home need new siding?
Many homes in this part of Austin date to the 1980s and 2000s. Their original siding takes a beating from 100°-plus summers, spring hail, and heavy cedar pollen. This home's cladding had reached the end of its useful life.
- Old siding showed wear that repainting alone would not fix
- Fiber cement was chosen to resist rot, warping, and impact
- The homeowner found us through an internet search in early April 2023
What did the crew find during tear-off?
Here is the part that saved this homeowner real money. When we pulled the first section of old siding in July, we expected to replace the sheathing underneath. That is standard on older homes, where moisture and shifting limestone soil often leave the substrate soft or rotted. But the existing sheathing was in great shape. We tested more sections and confirmed it, so we skipped the OSB replacement entirely and cut the price considerably. A lot of contractors would have swapped it anyway and charged for it.
What materials did we use, and why?
We installed James Hardie HardiePlank Cedar Mill in a 5.25-inch reveal. Fiber cement is the right call for Austin because it does not soften in extreme heat and it stands up to hail.
- Primed Select Cedar Mill planks with a wood-grain texture
- ABC Supply Co. handled material delivery to the site
- Half-inch OSB sheathing was in the original scope but not needed
- The primed surface gave paint a clean, ready base to grip
How did the exterior painting go?
Paint started within days of the siding wrapping up. We used Sherwin Williams products to caulk and coat every surface by the square. Sealing the seams matters here, because our summer sun and sudden storms punish any gap.
- Caulk and paint applied surface-by-surface across the home
- Fascia and soffit painted up to 24 inches
- Two rounds of yard cleanup and punch-out items completed
- Final finish gives an even color that resists UV fading
What were the results?
The home now has a durable, low-maintenance exterior that looks brand new. Fiber cement paired with quality paint should protect this house for decades with little upkeep.
- Crisp, uniform exterior with sealed seams
- Reduced cost thanks to reusable sheathing
- Completed August 30, 2023
Straight Answers
Questions About This Project
Why is fiber cement siding good for Austin homes?
It handles our climate extremes without failing. HardiePlank does not warp in 100°-plus heat, resists hail impact, and shrugs off cedar pollen and moisture that rot wood siding.
Did skipping the sheathing really lower the cost?
Yes. Because the existing sheathing was still solid, we removed the OSB replacement line and passed those savings along. This project landed in the $25k–$30k range.
How long did the whole project take?
The siding install ran across several days in late July 2023. Painting followed shortly after, and the full job was completed by August 30, 2023.
Why paint fiber cement if it comes primed?
Primer is a base coat, not a finish. A full Sherwin Williams topcoat seals the planks against UV and moisture, and it lets you pick the exact color you want.
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