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James Hardie HardiePlank Select Cedar Mill Siding Installation | Structall Aluminum Patio Cover on New Concrete Pad
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James Hardie HardiePlank Select Cedar Mill Siding Installation | Structall Aluminum Patio Cover on New Concrete Pad
This Austin siding project replaced aging exterior walls with James Hardie HardiePlank Select Cedar Mill lap siding, 8.25 inches wide. We installed new 7/16-inch OSB wall sheathing underneath for a solid, flat base. Fiber cement was chosen because it shrugs off hail, heat, and cedar pollen far better than older cladding. A Sherwin-Williams SuperPaint finish sealed the whole look, including fascia, soffit, shutters, and garage doors.
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The patio cover work brought shaded outdoor living to the back of this Tanglewood Forest home. We poured a new concrete pad in late August, then installed a Structall Building Systems aluminum cover a few days later. Aluminum was the right call here because it resists rot and holds up in 100-degree summers. The finished cover ties into the freshly painted exterior for a clean, matched look.
The homeowner found Austin Pro through an internet search and reached out on June 3, 2025. They were interested in replacing worn exterior siding and adding a covered patio to the backyard. We moved the inquiry into our prospect stage on June 6.
We inspected the exterior walls, existing trim, and the backyard area planned for the patio. The old cladding was aging and no longer holding paint, and the wall structure needed checking before new material went on. We also mapped where the new concrete pad and cover would sit.
We put together a scope covering James Hardie siding, a full Sherwin-Williams repaint, and a Structall aluminum patio cover on a new pad. The homeowner reviewed product and color selections and approved the project on July 18, 2025. That gave us time to stage materials through our suppliers before the build.
The crew started siding on August 5th, installing 7/16-inch OSB sheathing and 8.25-inch HardiePlank Select Cedar Mill boards. The paint phase followed, covering siding, fascia, soffit, shutters, garage doors, and gutters. Near the end of August we poured the concrete pad and set the aluminum patio cover a few days later.
We wrapped the project on August 25, 2025, after two yard cleanups and a full punch-out walkthrough. The home now has a hail-ready fiber cement exterior, a fresh painted finish, and a shaded backyard patio.
We re-sided a 1990s Tanglewood Forest home in James Hardie fiber cement, repainted the full exterior, and added a Structall aluminum patio cover out back. The home traded worn cladding for a hail-ready shell and gained a shaded spot to sit through Austin summers.
Many homes in this pocket of 78748 went up in the 1990s, and their original cladding has taken a beating. Decades of 100-degree summers, spring hail, and cedar pollen wear down old exterior boards fast.
Once we started pulling old material on August 5th, we checked the wall structure underneath before anything new went on. That inspection matters more than most homeowners realize. Bad sheathing behind fresh siding is a hidden problem that shows up years later as soft spots and trapped moisture. We installed new 7/16-inch OSB wall sheathing to give the Hardie boards a flat, solid nailing base. A clean substrate is the difference between siding that lasts and siding that fails early in Austin's swing between wet springs and bone-dry summers.
We clad the home in HardiePlank Select Cedar Mill lap siding at 8.25 inches wide. Fiber cement was the clear choice for this climate. It does not swell in humidity, will not feed insects, and stands up to hail far better than wood or vinyl. The Cedar Mill texture gives the look of real wood grain without the upkeep.
After the siding was up, we moved straight into paint. We coated the whole exterior in Sherwin-Williams SuperPaint for lasting color and UV protection. The primed Hardie boards hold that finish tightly, which is key under relentless Central Texas sun.
The backyard work happened in two steps near the end of the job. We poured a fresh concrete pad in late August, let it cure, then set the patio cover a few days later. The Structall Building Systems aluminum cover was chosen because it will not rot, warp, or need repainting like a wood frame would. That is a real advantage in a climate that bakes in July and floods in May.
The siding install ran a few days starting August 5th, followed by paint. The concrete pad and patio cover came near the end, and we completed the job on August 25, 2025.
Fiber cement holds up to hail impact and does not warp in 100-degree heat. It also resists moisture and pests, which wood and vinyl struggle with here. That toughness is why we recommended James Hardie for this home.
This was a retail project in the 30,000 to 40,000 dollar range. That covered full re-siding, a complete exterior repaint, a new concrete pad, and the patio cover.
James Hardie fiber cement carries a strong manufacturer warranty, and the SuperPaint finish is built for long UV life. We also completed two yard cleanups and a punch-out to make sure every detail was right before closing.
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.
