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James Hardie Select Cedar Mill 8.25" Lap Siding Replacement | Full Sherwin Williams SuperPaint Exterior Finish
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James Hardie Select Cedar Mill 8.25" Lap Siding Replacement | Full Sherwin Williams SuperPaint Exterior Finish
This Rob Roy project replaced tired exterior walls with James Hardie Select Cedar Mill lap siding in an 8.25-inch reveal. We first installed new 7/16-inch OSB wall sheathing for a flat, solid base. Fiber cement was chosen because it shrugs off hail, heat, and cedar pollen far better than wood. The finished siding gives this Austin home a lasting, low-worry exterior.
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We finished the job with a full exterior paint using Sherwin Williams SuperPaint on the new siding. The scope covered fascia, soffit up to 24 inches, gutters, downspouts, and entry doors. SuperPaint was chosen for its color retention under relentless Texas sun. The two-day paint job tied the whole exterior together with a sharp, even coat.
The homeowner found Austin Pro through an internet search and reached out in mid-April 2026. The lead came in on April 16, and we moved to a qualified prospect by April 20. The first conversation centered on replacing a worn exterior with something built for Central Texas weather.
We inspected the existing walls and trim to see how much the old cladding had failed. The review flagged worn siding, gaps, and areas where the sheathing needed a closer look. That assessment shaped the plan to strip the walls fully rather than patch over them.
We built a combined scope for new James Hardie siding and a full Sherwin Williams exterior paint. The homeowner signed off, and the project was approved on May 18, 2026. Planning included selecting the 8.25-inch Cedar Mill profile and coordinating the material delivery.
On-site work ran multiple days in June and July. The siding crew installed new 7/16-inch OSB sheathing and the fiber cement lap over three days. The paint crew followed with a two-day exterior finish covering siding, trim, gutters, and doors.
We completed the work on July 6, 2026, with two rounds of yard cleanup and a full punch-out. The home walked away with a straight, unified exterior and a low-maintenance finish.
We stripped and re-sided a home in Rob Roy, Austin, TX with James Hardie Select Cedar Mill lap siding, then wrapped it in a full Sherwin Williams paint finish. The house went from worn and mismatched to a clean, storm-ready exterior in one coordinated project.
The old walls had taken years of Central Texas abuse. Sun, hail, and cedar pollen had worn the surface down and left gaps behind the cladding. The homeowner wanted a fix that would last, not another repaint over failing material.
Once the old cladding came off, we got a clear look at the wall structure. Some sheathing had softened over time, which is common on Austin homes built to handle heat but not decades of moisture cycling. That is exactly why we do not skip this step. Re-siding over questionable sheathing is the single biggest mistake we see homeowners make, because the new wall is only as good as what sits behind it. We laid down new 7/16-inch OSB wall sheathing to give the fiber cement a flat, solid, and dry base.
We chose James Hardie Select Cedar Mill lap in the 8.25-inch profile for its looks and its toughness. Fiber cement handles our climate in ways wood and vinyl simply cannot. It will not warp in 100-degree summers, and it takes a hail hit without denting or cracking.
Siding went up first, over three days, with careful layout to keep every course level. After the walls cured, our paint crew moved in for a two-day exterior finish. We used Sherwin Williams SuperPaint for its strong color hold under harsh Texas sun.
The home now reads as one clean, finished exterior instead of a patched-together wall. The fiber cement gives long-term protection, and the SuperPaint ties it all together with a sharp, consistent color. We closed out with two yard cleanups and a full punch list on July 6, 2026.
The siding install ran three days, and painting took two more, wrapping July 6, 2026. Because siding and paint are separate trades, we sequenced them so the walls fully cured before the first coat went on.
Fiber cement stays stable through 100-degree heat and stands up to hail far better than wood or vinyl. It also shrugs off cedar pollen and washes clean, which matters a lot in this part of Central Texas.
Beyond the siding itself, we painted the fascia, soffit up to 24 inches, gutters, downspouts, and the doors. Coating everything at once gives the home a unified finish rather than mismatched trim.
This combined siding and paint job fell in the $20k–$25k range. The scope covered new sheathing, full James Hardie installation, and a complete Sherwin Williams exterior finish.
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.
