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James Hardie HardiePlank Select Cedar Mill Siding Installation | Full-Exterior Sherwin Williams SuperPaint Finish
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James Hardie HardiePlank Select Cedar Mill Siding Installation | Full-Exterior Sherwin Williams SuperPaint Finish
This South Austin project swapped tired cladding for James Hardie HardiePlank Select Cedar Mill in an 8.25-inch profile. We installed fresh 7/16-inch OSB wall sheathing under the fiber cement for a solid, flat base. Fiber cement resists warping, rot, and hail far better than the old wood on this 78745 home. The finished siding gives a warm cedar texture that fits the neighborhood.
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The exterior painting phase used Sherwin Williams SuperPaint across every surface for a unified look. We coated siding, fascia and soffit up to 24 inches, garage doors, posts, gutters, and downspouts. Priming and painting fiber cement seals the boards against Austin's heat and sudden storms. The new finish protects the home and sharpens its curb appeal.
The homeowner found Austin Pro through an internet search and reached out on September 19, 2025. They were looking for a lasting exterior fix rather than another patch job. We set up a time to walk the South Austin property and talk through options.
By September 24, 2025, the project moved into the prospect stage after our on-site assessment. We inspected the old cladding and found soft, warped sections along with wall sheathing that had lost its integrity. That inspection shaped the plan to re-sheath before installing new siding.
We built out the scope covering James Hardie 8.25-inch Select Cedar Mill and a full exterior paint package. The homeowner approved the project on October 9, 2025. Selections included the Cedar Mill profile and Sherwin Williams SuperPaint for every surface.
The crew started by installing fresh 7/16-inch OSB wall sheathing where the old base had failed. Then the primed 8.25-inch HardiePlank went up, and we wrapped the garage door jambs, including a split double handled as two singles. The painting phase followed, coating siding, fascia, soffit, posts, gutters, and downspouts across multiple days.
We invoiced and completed the work on January 7, 2026, then ran two rounds of yard cleanup and punch-out items. A final walkthrough confirmed a clean, uniform exterior with matched trim throughout. The project closed on January 22, 2026.
We re-clad this South Austin home with James Hardie fiber cement siding, then painted the full exterior in Sherwin Williams SuperPaint. The 78745 property went from tired and weathered to sharp, sealed, and storm-ready.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
It resists the warping, cracking, and rot that come with our heat and humidity swings. Fiber cement also holds up under hail better than wood or vinyl, which matters in Central Texas storm season.
We approved the scope in October 2025 and wrapped the build on January 7, 2026. The siding and paint phases each spanned multiple work days to keep every detail right.
This job fell in the $20,000 to $25,000 range. Final pricing depends on wall area, sheathing repairs, and how many surfaces need paint.
Yes. On this home we painted the fascia, soffit, posts, garage doors, gutters, and downspouts so the whole exterior matched.
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.
