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James Hardie HardiePlank Select Cedar Mill Fiber Cement Siding Replacement | Full Exterior Repaint in Sherwin Williams SuperPaint
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James Hardie HardiePlank Select Cedar Mill Fiber Cement Siding Replacement | Full Exterior Repaint in Sherwin Williams SuperPaint
This South Austin project used James Hardie HardiePlank Select Cedar Mill siding in the 8.25" profile. The fiber cement boards came pre-primed and ready for a durable field-applied finish. We chose Hardie because it resists warping, rot, and hail damage common in the 78745 area. The finished siding gave the home a straight, uniform look built for decades of Texas weather.
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We painted the new siding with Sherwin Williams SuperPaint after the boards were installed and primed. The coating locks in color and shields the fiber cement from harsh UV and heat. SuperPaint was picked for its fade resistance and clean, even coverage. The exterior now reads as one crisp, finished surface across the whole home.
The homeowner found Austin Pro through an internet search and reached out on April 20, 2025. They were dealing with aging exterior siding on their South Austin home and wanted a lasting fix rather than another repaint. We set up a visit to look at the exterior in person.
During the on-site assessment, we inspected the full exterior in the 78745 area. The home's structure was sound, but the original wood siding had reached the end of its life after years of Texas heat and moisture. We recommended a full siding section replacement in James Hardie fiber cement rather than a surface repair.
We walked the homeowner through material options, the 8.25" Select Cedar Mill profile, and the Sherwin Williams SuperPaint finish. The project was approved on May 21, 2025. Materials were coordinated through ABC Supply and Gtown Lumber and Supply ahead of the start.
The crew began the siding phase in late July, removing the old boards and installing pre-primed HardiePlank Select Cedar Mill. The paint phase started August 6 with a full field coat of Sherwin Williams SuperPaint. Two rounds of yard cleanup kept the site tidy throughout.
We completed the punch list on August 19, 2025, confirming clean lines, sealed seams, and even paint coverage across the exterior. The home now has a durable, uniform exterior built for Central Texas weather.
We re-sided a South Austin home in the 78745 area with James Hardie HardiePlank Select Cedar Mill and finished it in Sherwin Williams SuperPaint. The old exterior came off, new fiber cement went up, and the home now stands ready for years of Central Texas weather.
Homes in 78745 tend to date from the 1980s through the early 2000s. Their original wood siding takes a beating here. Between 100-degree summers, spring hail, and swings in humidity, wood cups, splits, and holds paint poorly over time.
We walked the whole exterior before quoting anything. The bones of the home were solid, but the siding itself had reached the end of its service life. That's a common story in this part of Austin. A quick repaint would have looked fine for a season, then the same problems would surface again.
The smarter move was a full siding section replacement, not a patch. Fiber cement solves the root issue instead of hiding it. It doesn't feed moisture the way aging wood does, and it holds a paint finish for far longer. The homeowner agreed once we walked through the trade-offs on site.
We went with James Hardie HardiePlank in the Select Cedar Mill texture, 8.25 inches wide. Fiber cement is built for exactly this climate. It won't warp under extreme heat, it resists hail impact, and it stands up to the moisture swings that wreck wood.
The Cedar Mill texture matters here. It gives you the warmth of real wood grain without the maintenance headache. That was the look the homeowner wanted to keep.
After the siding went up, we moved into painting on August 6. We used Sherwin Williams SuperPaint over the primed boards for a tough, even finish. The pre-primed surface let the coating grip cleanly and cover in a consistent tone.
Color holding power is the whole point in this climate. The Austin sun bleaches cheaper coatings fast. SuperPaint buys the homeowner far more years between repaints.
Siding work started in late July and ran a few days. Painting followed on August 6. We wrapped the punch list on August 19, 2025, which is when the project invoiced and closed out.
It handles the extremes here. Our 100-plus degree summers, sudden hail, and cedar pollen all wear down wood siding quickly. Fiber cement doesn't warp, rot, or feed pests, so it lasts far longer with less upkeep.
The active siding and paint work spanned late July through mid-August. The final punch was completed on August 19, 2025.
This job fell in the $10k–$15k range. Final pricing depends on the size of the home, the siding profile, and the paint scope. We give every homeowner a firm number after an on-site look.
Yes. We install the pre-primed Hardie boards first, then apply the Sherwin Williams finish coat once everything is sealed. Painting after install protects every seam and edge from the start.
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.
