James Hardie
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Full James Hardie HardiePlank Cedar Mill Siding Replacement | Durable Sherwin Williams Exterior Painting Finish
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Full James Hardie HardiePlank Cedar Mill Siding Replacement | Durable Sherwin Williams Exterior Painting Finish
This Shady Hollow project centered on a full siding replacement with James Hardie fiber cement. We installed HardiePlank in the Cedar Mill 8.25-inch profile across the home's exterior. Fiber cement was the right call here because it shrugs off hail, cedar pollen buildup, and relentless Central Texas heat. The finished walls look sharp and need far less upkeep than the original siding.
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Exterior painting followed the siding install to protect and finish the new boards. Our painters used Sherwin Williams coatings chosen for UV resistance and long life in Austin's sun. We ran full prep and priming before applying the topcoat for even coverage. The two-day paint phase gave the home a clean, cohesive look that stands up to weather.
The homeowner first found Austin Pro through Yelp and reached out about their aging exterior. Early contact records trace back to September 2019 as the project took shape. The conversation focused on a lasting fix rather than another round of repairs.
We inspected the full exterior and found siding worn from years of sun, hail, and cedar pollen. The south and west walls showed the heaviest damage. That assessment pointed clearly toward a full James Hardie replacement instead of spot repairs.
We walked the homeowner through the HardiePlank Cedar Mill profile and the Sherwin Williams paint plan. The project was approved on September 30, 2022. From there we scheduled the siding and painting phases back to back for a clean handoff.
The crew spent three days removing old siding and installing the new HardiePlank, then two days on prep, primer, and topcoat. The overlapping schedule kept the project moving without gaps.
We finished all on-site work on January 5, 2023, and walked the exterior with the homeowner. The new siding and Sherwin Williams finish left the home weather-ready and low-maintenance.
We replaced the full exterior siding on this Shady Hollow home with James Hardie fiber cement, then painted it to match. The result is a tougher, cleaner facade built for Central Texas weather.
Many homes in this pocket of 78748 date back to the 1980s and 1990s. Their original siding takes a beating from our summers and spring hail. This home was no exception.
When we walked the exterior, the story was familiar for older Shady Hollow builds. The existing siding had lost its ability to hold paint well, and the surface was tired. Sun exposure on the south and west walls had done the most damage over the years. That kind of wear is not just cosmetic. Once boards start failing, water and pollen find their way behind them, and small problems grow. We planned a full replacement rather than a patch so the whole wall system would age evenly.
We chose James Hardie HardiePlank in the Cedar Mill 8.25-inch profile. Fiber cement is the right material for Austin homes for a few clear reasons. It does not warp when temperatures push past 100 degrees, and it stands up to hail far better than wood or vinyl. Cedar pollen wipes off its painted surface instead of staining it. The Cedar Mill texture gives a natural wood-grain look without the upkeep real cedar demands in this climate. For a home that sees limestone-soil ground movement and hard sun, that durability matters.
The siding phase ran over three days. Our crew removed the old material, checked the wall for any hidden issues, and set the new HardiePlank course by course.
Paint followed the siding and took two days. We prepped and primed the new boards before applying Sherwin Williams coatings. That order matters. Painting fiber cement properly means clean, dry boards and the right primer, so the color bonds and resists UV fade for years. Skipping prep is the mistake homeowners often make on their own, and it shows within a season. Our finish gave the home even coverage and a unified look.
The home now has a fresh, cohesive exterior that will need far less maintenance than the original. The siding and paint work together as one weather-tight system. It looks sharp on the street and is built to hold up.
Siding took three days, and painting took the final two, overlapping at the end.
It handles our extremes. Fiber cement holds its shape in 100-degree heat, resists hail impact, and does not rot or feed pests the way wood can in humid stretches.
This retail project fell in the $30,000 to $40,000 range. The final figure depends on home size, siding condition, and paint scope.
On this job we field-painted the boards with Sherwin Williams after install. That lets the homeowner pick an exact color and gives us full control over prep and coverage.
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.
