James Hardie
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James Hardie 8.25" Select Cedar Mill Fiber Cement Siding Installation | Full Exterior Repaint with Sherwin Williams SuperPaint
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James Hardie 8.25" Select Cedar Mill Fiber Cement Siding Installation | Full Exterior Repaint with Sherwin Williams SuperPaint
This Northeast Austin project centered on a full siding replacement with James Hardie 8.25" Select Cedar Mill fiber cement. We rebuilt the wall system with new 7/16" OSB sheathing and replaced failing 1x2 trim. Fiber cement was chosen because it shrugs off Austin's 100-degree summers, hail, and moisture. The finished exterior has a warm cedar grain and far better durability.
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We finished the home with a full exterior repaint using Sherwin Williams SuperPaint. The scope covered the new primed Hardie siding, fascia, and soffit up to 24 inches. SuperPaint was picked for its UV and fade resistance under relentless Texas sun. Every surface got sealed for a crisp, protected finish that lasts.
The homeowner found Austin Pro through an internet search and reached out on September 16, 2025. The first conversation covered the aging exterior siding and the plan to repaint after installation.
We inspected the home in late September and moved it to prospect status on September 23, 2025. The assessment turned up failing trim and areas where the 7/16" OSB wall sheathing had softened from moisture over the years.
We scoped a full James Hardie 8.25" Select Cedar Mill replacement plus a complete exterior repaint. The homeowner approved the plan on October 1, 2025, including sheathing repairs and new 1x2 trim.
The crew tore off the old siding, replaced damaged sheathing and trim, and installed the primed Cedar Mill boards. Once the siding was set, they painted the siding, fascia, and soffit with Sherwin Williams SuperPaint over multiple days.
We wrapped the job on December 11, 2025, with two rounds of yard cleanup and punch-out items. The final walkthrough confirmed clean lines, full coverage, and a rebuilt wall system. The project closed on January 8, 2026.
We tore off the old siding on a 1980s-era Northeast Austin home, rebuilt the wall system, and installed James Hardie 8.25" Select Cedar Mill fiber cement — then painted the whole exterior. The home went from tired and weather-worn to solid and sharp in a single build.
The old siding had reached the end of its life. Moisture had crept behind it, and the trim was breaking down.
Once we pulled the old cladding, the real story showed up. Parts of the 7/16" OSB wall sheathing had absorbed water over the years and lost their structural bite. That is common on older Austin homes, where limestone soil shifts and slow leaks go unnoticed for a long time. We replaced the bad sheathing before a single new board went up. Skipping that step is the mistake most homeowners never see coming — new siding over rotten sheathing just hides the problem.
We went with James Hardie 8.25" Select Cedar Mill fiber cement. It carries a real cedar wood-grain texture without the upkeep of actual wood. Fiber cement holds up where Austin punishes most: 100-degree summers, spring hail, and the constant swing between wet and bone-dry. It will not warp, and it does not feed rot or pests the way old wood siding can. That mix of looks and durability is why it is our go-to for homes in this part of town.
After the siding was up, we painted every surface with Sherwin Williams SuperPaint. That covered the new boards plus fascia and soffit up to 24 inches.
The home now has a durable, uniform exterior that reads clean from the street. Cedar-mill texture gives it warmth, and the sealed paint protects every seam. Multiple days of siding and paint work wrapped up on December 11, 2025.
It resists the heat, hail, and moisture swings that wear out wood and vinyl here. Cedar pollen and hard rain wash off it without staining or breaking it down.
The siding and painting ran over several working days and finished on December 11, 2025. The job was approved on October 1, 2025, after the fall inspection.
This retail siding and painting project fell in the $10,000 to $15,000 range. Final pricing depends on wall condition, sheathing repairs, and paint scope.
We painted both. This scope included fascia and soffit up to 24 inches, so the whole exterior matched and stayed protected.
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.
