Siding & Exterior Painting in South Austin, Austin, TX (January 2026)

Why did this South Austin home need new siding?

The old cladding had taken years of abuse from Central Texas weather. Sun, hail, and swelling from humid summers left it soft and uneven in spots. The homeowner wanted a lasting fix, not another round of patching.

• Located in the 78745 ZIP, a pocket of aging 1990s–2000s homes
• Original wood-style siding showed wear and warping
• Hail season here punishes softer exterior materials
• The client found us through an internet search in September 2025

What did the crew find during inspection?

When we pulled back sections of the old cladding, the substrate underneath told the real story. Parts of the wall sheathing had lost their integrity and could not give the new boards a flat, dependable surface. A homeowner often assumes siding just bolts over whatever is there, but that shortcut leads to buckling and gaps down the road. We chose to install fresh 7/16-inch OSB wall sheathing across the affected areas first. That decision added a day of labor, yet it is the difference between siding that lays flat for decades and siding that telegraphs every flaw beneath it.

What materials did we use, and why?

We went with James Hardie HardiePlank Select Cedar Mill in the 8.25-inch width. Fiber cement handles Austin's 100-degree summers and hail far better than wood ever could. It also shrugs off the moisture swings that warp and rot lesser materials.

• 8.25-inch Select Cedar Mill boards for a wider, cedar-grain look
• Primed fiber cement, so paint bonds tight and even
• Garage door jambs wrapped, including a split double done as two singles
• Materials sourced through ABC Supply and Gtown Lumber and Supply

How did the exterior painting phase go?

Once the siding was set, we coated everything in Sherwin Williams SuperPaint for a single, consistent finish. Priming the fiber cement first is what makes that topcoat last through Austin's brutal UV. Both the siding and paint phases ran across multiple days to keep the quality tight.

• Painted fascia and soffit up to 24 inches
• Coated the garage doors, posts, gutters, and downspouts
• Sealed every surface against cedar pollen buildup and driving rain
• Two rounds of yard cleanup and punch items before we called it done

What were the final results?

The home now wears a clean, cohesive exterior that reads brand new from the curb. Fiber cement and a sealed SuperPaint finish mean far less upkeep through the years ahead. Every trim detail, from posts to downspouts, matches the main color.

• Uniform, cedar-textured exterior across all elevations
• Protected against hail, heat, and moisture typical of 78745
• Project closed out cleanly on January 22, 2026