Completed January 2024
Siding in Rivendell, Austin, TX
Plus Windows, Doors on the same job
We replaced the exterior of this Rivendell home in two coordinated phases: new Andersen 100 Series windows first, then a full James Hardie HardiePlank siding wrap in board and batten style. The result is a tighter, tougher home built for Austin's brutal summers and unpredictable hail.
- Trades
- Siding, Windows, Doors
- Location
- Rivendell, Austin, TX
- Completed
- Brands installed
- James Hardie, Andersen
Standout outcome — A low-maintenance exterior rated for high heat and hail impact
Timeframe — Windows in February, siding in April, punch-out and close by late May
Job APS-3422
Scope of Work
What We Did
James Hardie HardiePlank Board and Batten Siding Installation · Andersen 100 Series Composite Window Replacement
Siding
This siding project in Austin, TX used James Hardie HardiePlank fiber cement in a board and batten style. Fiber cement was the right call here because it resists warping and cracking through 100-degree summers and sudden hail. Our crew stripped the tired exterior and installed the new siding over several on-site days. The home now has a tough, good-looking finish that needs very little upkeep.
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For this window replacement in Austin, TX, we installed Andersen 100 Series composite windows. Composite frames were chosen because they handle 100-degree heat and cedar pollen season better than older aluminum. We set the windows first so the siding could seal tight around each opening. The homeowner gained better efficiency and a crisp, updated look across the house.
Learn more about our window replacement →Doors
This Austin door install brought in an Andersen exterior door to round out the exterior upgrade. Keeping the door and windows under one brand kept the styling consistent across the home. The door seals well against Central Texas heat and storms. It was a small but smart finishing touch for the Rivendell project.
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
May 2, 2022The homeowner found Austin Pro through an internet search and reached out on May 2, 2022. That first conversation covered the failing exterior, the drafty windows, and the goal of a lasting fix rather than another patch.
Evaluation
We inspected the home and confirmed moisture had worked behind sections of the original siding. The window frames had loosened from years of heat cycling, which explained the drafts. These findings shaped the two-phase plan that followed.
Planning & approval
July 26, 2022After reviewing the assessment, the homeowner approved the project on July 26, 2022. Selections locked in James Hardie HardiePlank in board and batten, Andersen 100 Series windows, and a door addendum to round out the scope.
Installation
We installed the Andersen windows first in February 2023, taking care with flashing and sealing. The HardiePlank siding went up in April, lapping cleanly over the new window details for a watertight fit.
Completion
Punch-out wrapped in May 2023, and we walked the home to confirm every detail met spec. The job was finished and formally closed, leaving the homeowner with a heat- and hail-ready exterior.
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The Full Story
Inside This Project
Why did this Rivendell home need new siding and windows?
The home's original exterior had reached the end of its useful life. Sun-baked cladding and drafty windows were letting heat pour in during summer. The homeowner wanted a fix that would hold up for the long haul, not another short-term patch.
- Original siding showed sun damage and moisture wear
- Aging windows leaked conditioned air and drove up cooling costs
- The homeowner reached us through an internet search back in May 2022
- Scope included a door addendum alongside the main work
What did we find when we inspected the home?
Our first walkthrough confirmed what the homeowner suspected and then some. The old cladding had soft spots where moisture had crept behind it, common in older homes around the Hill Country where limestone soil and heavy spring rains push water where it does not belong. We also found window frames that had shifted over years of heat cycling, which explained the drafts. Getting the sequence right mattered here. That is why we planned windows first, then siding, so the new HardiePlank could tie into the fresh window flashing for a clean, watertight seal.
- Moisture intrusion behind sections of the original siding
- Window frames worn loose from repeated 100-degree heat swings
- Flashing details flagged for correction during window install
What materials did we choose, and why?
We went with James Hardie HardiePlank in a board and batten profile for one big reason: fiber cement is the toughest siding you can put on a home in Central Texas. It will not warp in triple-digit heat, it resists hail far better than vinyl, and cedar pollen wipes right off it. Fiber cement is also fire-resistant, which counts for something in our dry seasons. For the windows, Andersen 100 Series units use a Fibrex composite frame that stays stable when vinyl would swell and stick. Pairing these two products gave the homeowner a matched, heat-ready exterior.
- HardiePlank fiber cement in board and batten style
- Andersen 100 Series with Fibrex composite frames
- Sherwin Williams coatings for a durable finish
- Materials sourced through ABC Supply, Lansing Building Products, and Capitol Company
How did the installation go?
We ran the job in two clean stages to keep quality high. Windows went in first during February, which let us dial in flashing and sealing before any siding touched the walls. Then the crew came back in April for the HardiePlank wrap.
- Windows installed and sealed in February 2023
- HardiePlank siding installed in April 2023
- Punch-out completed in May 2023
- A door addendum handled alongside the exterior work
What were the results?
The home now has a crisp, uniform exterior that handles Austin weather without the constant upkeep the old materials demanded. Indoor temperatures hold steadier, and the board and batten look gave the place a real facelift. We closed the job in late May 2023 after a final walkthrough.
- Lower heat gain through sealed Andersen frames
- A hail- and heat-resistant HardiePlank shell
- A refreshed, low-maintenance curb appeal
Straight Answers
Questions About This Project
Why install windows before siding?
Setting the windows first lets us flash and integrate them cleanly, then lap the new siding over the top. That order builds a stronger water barrier and prevents leaks down the road.
Is fiber cement worth it in Austin's climate?
Yes. HardiePlank holds its shape through 100-degree summers, takes hail impacts that dent lesser siding, and does not feed rot the way older materials can. It is one of the best long-term choices for Hill Country homes.
What did this project cost?
This was a retail siding and windows job in the $75,000 to $100,000 range. Final pricing depends on home size, scope, and product selections.
How long did the whole project take?
The active work spanned February through May 2023, with windows, then siding, then punch-out. The job was finished and formally closed by late May.
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