James Hardie
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James Hardie 6.25" Cedar Mill Fiber Cement Siding Installation | Full Exterior Painting with Sherwin Williams Coatings
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James Hardie 6.25" Cedar Mill Fiber Cement Siding Installation | Full Exterior Painting with Sherwin Williams Coatings
This Austin siding project used James Hardie 6.25" Primed Select Cedar Mill fiber cement lap boards. We chose fiber cement because it resists warping, rot, and hail far better than wood. The Cedar Mill grain keeps a classic look without the upkeep of real cedar. The finished exterior stands up to 100-plus-degree summers and sudden Hill Country storms.
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We paired the new siding with a complete exterior painting job using Sherwin Williams products. Painting the primed Hardie boards seals the surface against UV, cedar pollen, and rain. The crew coated the siding, trim, and details for a uniform finish. The result protects the fiber cement and refreshes the home's curb appeal.
The 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. We logged the lead and moved into scoping the work.
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.
After 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.
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.
We 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. Everything was invoiced and wrapped the same day.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
