Completed September 2023
Siding in Austin, TX (September 2023)
We re-clad this Austin home in James Hardie fiber cement siding, then finished it with a full exterior paint job. The tired old exterior became a clean, weather-tough shell built for Central Texas.
- Trades
- Siding
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Completed
- Brands installed
- James Hardie
Standout outcome — A cedar-look exterior that resists hail and heat with almost no upkeep
Timeframe — Siding installed over several days in late July; paint followed after, wrapped September 14, 2023
Paint — Sherwin Williams exterior coatings
Job APS-3598
Scope of Work
What We Did
James Hardie 6.25" Cedar Mill Fiber Cement Siding Installation · Full Exterior Painting with Sherwin Williams Coatings
Siding
This project brought James Hardie HardiePlank fiber cement siding to a home in Austin, TX. We chose the 6.25" Primed Select Cedar Mill profile for its clean texture and proven hold in 100°-plus summers. Fiber cement resists warping, cracking, and pest damage that wood can't match here. Over four days on site, the crew swapped out the old exterior for a durable, weather-ready finish.
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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
November 9, 2022The homeowner found Austin Pro through an internet search and reached out on November 9, 2022. That first conversation covered the aging exterior and the goal of a low-maintenance, long-lasting replacement. From there, we moved into scoping the work.
Evaluation
Our team inspected the full exterior, checking board condition and the high-exposure south and west walls that catch the harshest Austin sun. We pulled a Hover measurement report to get accurate wall areas for both siding and paint. Those findings confirmed fiber cement was the right material for this home.
Planning & approval
February 24, 2023After the assessment, we built the estimate and helped the homeowner pick the James Hardie Cedar Mill profile and Sherwin Williams finish. The project was approved on February 24, 2023. We ordered material based on the Hover figures so nothing stalled mid-job.
Installation
The crew installed the 6.25" Primed Select Cedar Mill lap siding over several days in late July, working early to beat the heat. We kept fastener spacing and board lines tight throughout. Painters followed once the fiber cement was fully set.
Completion
September 14, 2023We completed the exterior paint, walked the full home, and closed the project on September 14, 2023. The finished siding and coating gave the home a fresh cedar-look exterior built to handle Central Texas weather.
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The Full Story
Inside This Project
Why did this Austin home need new siding?
The old cladding had taken years of sun, rain, and hail. Boards were fading and starting to show wear. The homeowner wanted a lasting fix, not another repaint on failing material.
- Located in the 78737 area near Trautwein Road, where summer heat runs past 100 degrees
- Original siding no longer held paint well
- Homeowner reached us through an internet search back in November 2022
What did we find when we inspected the home?
Our crew walked the full exterior before quoting anything. We checked the existing boards, the corners, and the areas most exposed to weather. The south and west walls take the worst of the Central Texas sun, and that showed. We also measured the home using Hover so our board counts and paint estimate were accurate before ordering. That upfront detail keeps a job from stalling mid-install for missing material.
- Documented wall areas with a Hover measurement report
- Flagged high-exposure walls that needed the toughest finish
- Confirmed fiber cement was the right call over wood or vinyl
What materials did we use, and why?
We installed James Hardie 6.25" Primed Select Cedar Mill fiber cement lap siding. The Cedar Mill texture mimics real cedar grain, but fiber cement handles Austin's climate far better. Wood siding cups and rots when the heat and humidity swing. Vinyl can sag and fade under relentless UV. Fiber cement stays flat, holds paint, and stands up to hail without denting like softer materials. That mix of looks and durability is why we steer most Hill Country homeowners toward it.
- 6.25" lap profile for clean, even shadow lines
- Factory-primed boards, ready for a bonded topcoat
- Non-combustible material, a real plus in dry Texas summers
How did the exterior painting tie it together?
Once the siding was up, we moved to a full exterior painting job with Sherwin Williams coatings. Painting sealed every board, edge, and trim piece. The color went on uniform across the whole home. Paint on primed Hardie isn't just about looks. It locks out moisture and blocks UV, which keeps the finish sharp through cedar pollen season and blazing August afternoons.
- Full-body color coat over primed fiber cement
- Trim and detail work coated for a finished, consistent look
- Paint sourced through Sherwin Williams
How did the install go?
We ran the siding over multiple days in late July, then brought the painters in after. Working in that heat means starting early and pacing the crew. Fiber cement is heavy and precise work, so we took the time to get the lines straight and the fasteners right.
- Siding phase: multiple days, late July 2023
- Paint phase followed once boards were set
- Project closed out September 14, 2023
Straight Answers
Questions About This Project
Why is fiber cement siding a good fit for Austin homes?
It handles the extremes here. Fiber cement won't warp in 100-plus-degree heat, and it resists hail and rot better than wood. That makes it a smart pick for older Hill Country homes that need a long-term exterior.
How long does a siding and paint project like this take?
The hands-on work ran across late July for siding, with painting after. From approval in February 2023 to final close-out in September, we sequenced it to let each phase finish clean.
What did this project cost?
This retail project fell in the $10,000 to $15,000 range. Final pricing depends on wall area, prep needs, and paint scope, which is why we measure every home first.
Do I still need to paint fiber cement if it comes primed?
Yes. Primed boards need a bonded topcoat to seal them fully. The paint is what protects the surface from UV and moisture over the years, so we always pair the two.
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