James Hardie
Sherwin Williams
Complete James Hardie HardiePlank Smooth Fiber Cement Siding Replacement | Full Sherwin Williams Exterior Repaint with Safe Asbestos Removal
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Complete James Hardie HardiePlank Smooth Fiber Cement Siding Replacement | Full Sherwin Williams Exterior Repaint with Safe Asbestos Removal
This Zilker project replaced worn, aging siding with James Hardie HardiePlank Smooth in an 8.25" width. We removed asbestos safely, added new 1/2" OSB sheathing, and installed primed Cedar Mill trim. Fiber cement was chosen for its resistance to Austin's 100-plus degree summers and hail. The finished exterior looks crisp and should last for decades.
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We followed the siding install with a full exterior painting using Sherwin Williams coatings. The HardiePlank arrived primed, giving the topcoat a solid base to bond to. The homeowner picked a color that fits the Zilker neighborhood feel. The finish resists fading under strong Central Texas sun.
The homeowner reached out to Austin Pro on April 10, 2023, after finding us through an internet search. They became a prospect the very next day. The conversation centered on replacing aging siding on their Zilker home with something built to last.
We inspected the existing exterior and flagged the condition of the old cladding. The assessment showed the material had reached the end of its service life. We also identified the likely presence of asbestos, which shaped the entire project plan.
After reviewing options, the project was approved on May 30, 2023. We settled on James Hardie HardiePlank Smooth in an 8.25" width, primed Cedar Mill trim, and a full Sherwin Williams repaint. The homeowner selected a paint color to match the Zilker street.
We handled the asbestos removal first, then completed a full tear-off. New 1/2" OSB sheathing went up before the HardiePlank. The siding install ran across several days in early December, with the exterior paint following right behind it.
We ran two rounds of yard cleanup and punch items to finish the job cleanly. The home now carries a durable fiber cement exterior with a fresh, even painted finish.
We replaced the full exterior siding on a 1980s-era home in Zilker, Austin, TX, then painted it top to bottom. The old cladding came off, James Hardie fiber cement went on, and the house now stands ready for whatever Central Texas weather throws at it.
The original siding had reached the end of its life. Older Austin homes like this one often carry cladding that cracks, warps, and lets moisture creep behind it over time.
The homeowner found us through an internet search back in April 2023. They wanted a fix that would last, not another short-term patch.
The biggest surprise was under the surface. When we pulled the old cladding, we confirmed asbestos in the existing material, which meant a careful, code-compliant removal before any new work could start. This is exactly the kind of thing a homeowner should never rush or DIY. Handling asbestos wrong puts your family and your crew at risk, and it can stall a project for weeks if it is not done right. We managed the abatement, then moved straight into rebuilding a solid wall assembly.
We chose James Hardie HardiePlank Smooth in an 8.25" width for the whole home. Fiber cement was the clear call for this climate, and here is the reasoning. Austin summers push past 100 degrees for days at a stretch, and spring brings hail that dents and splits weaker materials. Fiber cement does not warp in that heat, and it shrugs off impacts that would crack vinyl or rot wood. We paired the planks with primed Cedar Mill trim so the corners and edges match the durability of the field siding.
We painted the full exterior after the siding was set. The Hardie boards came primed from the factory, which gave the Sherwin Williams topcoat a strong surface to grip.
The homeowner picked a color that fits the Zilker streetscape. Even coverage matters here, because harsh Texas sun will expose thin or rushed paint fast.
The home now has a full fiber cement exterior with a clean, uniform paint finish. We ran two rounds of yard cleanup and punch items to make sure nothing was left behind.
The siding install ran over several days in early December, with the paint following right after. The job was invoiced on January 3, 2024, and closed out in April 2024.
Fiber cement handles our extremes better than most materials. It stays stable through 100-degree heat, resists hail damage, and does not feed the moisture problems that plague older cladding around limestone soil.
This was a retail siding and painting job in the $30,000 to $40,000 range. The scope included asbestos removal, tear-off, new sheathing, HardiePlank, trim, and a full exterior repaint.
Yes. On this project we confirmed and removed asbestos-containing siding before installing anything new, so the homeowner did not have to coordinate a separate contractor.
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.
