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Full James Hardie HardiePlank 8.25" Cedar Mill Siding Installation | Sherwin Williams Exterior Painting with New 5" Gutters
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Full James Hardie HardiePlank 8.25" Cedar Mill Siding Installation | Sherwin Williams Exterior Painting with New 5" Gutters
This South Austin siding project used James Hardie HardiePlank 8.25" Cedar Mill lap boards across the full exterior. Fiber cement was chosen because it resists warping, rot, and hail in a way wood and vinyl can't. The wide 8.25" reveal gives the home a bold, modern shadow line. We also tied in new 5" gutters to move water off the fresh siding.
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The exterior painting phase followed the siding install to seal and finish the new boards. We used Sherwin Williams products picked for adhesion on fiber cement and UV resistance. Proper priming matters here because Austin heat punishes cheap paint fast. The finished coat looks sharp and shields the HardiePlank from cedar pollen and sun.
The homeowner found us on Yelp and reached out in mid-2022. Both the prospect and lead were logged on July 21, 2022. Early conversations focused on replacing tired exterior siding with something built for Central Texas weather.
We visited the South Austin home to inspect the full exterior in late July. The crew checked the old cladding and the wall behind it for hidden moisture and soft spots. This confirmed the home was a solid candidate for a James Hardie fiber cement re-clad.
After the inspection, we walked through material options, colors, and the gutter tie-in. The homeowner approved the project on July 26, 2022. We locked in HardiePlank 8.25" Cedar Mill and a Sherwin Williams paint plan before ordering.
On-site work ran from October 4 to October 7, 2022. The crew installed the fiber cement siding over several days, then added new 5" gutters. Painting followed so the fresh boards got a sealed, protected finish.
The project was invoiced the same day it finished, October 7, 2022, and formally closed on December 16, 2022. The home left with a low-maintenance exterior and a gutter system built to move water away from the foundation.
We replaced aging exterior siding on a South Austin home with James Hardie fiber cement, then finished it with a full Sherwin Williams paint job. The home traded worn, weather-beaten cladding for a durable, sharp-looking exterior in early October 2022.
Older homes in the 78748 area often wear out their original wood or hardboard siding. Central Texas is brutal on cladding. The mix of 100°+ summers, spring hail, and swings in humidity slowly cracks and swells older boards.
Our evaluation happened weeks before install, back in late July 2022. We walked the full exterior and checked the substrate behind the old siding. Small problems hide behind tired cladding, so this step matters. Trapped moisture and soft spots are common on homes this age, and skipping the check is where a lot of homeowners go wrong. We confirmed the wall was sound enough to take fiber cement cleanly.
We chose James Hardie HardiePlank in the 8.25" Cedar Mill profile for this home. Fiber cement is the right call in Central Texas for a simple reason: it doesn't behave like wood. It won't rot, it shrugs off hail far better than vinyl, and it holds paint through years of harsh sun. The Cedar Mill texture mimics real wood grain without the upkeep that wood demands. That wider 8.25" board also throws a bolder shadow line, which cleaned up the whole look of the house. It's a material that suits our limestone-soil, high-heat region for the long haul.
Siding install ran across multiple days in early October, wrapping on October 7, 2022. The crew set the boards, tied in new 5" gutters, then handed off to our paint team. Painting followed the siding so the fresh fiber cement got a properly sealed, protected finish.
The home came out with a crisp, uniform exterior that should hold up for decades. The new siding and paint work together to fight sun, moisture, and cedar pollen buildup. Maintenance drops way down compared to the old wood.
On this South Austin home, on-site work took four days, from October 4 to October 7, 2022. Siding went up first over several days, then paint followed. Timelines vary with home size and weather.
Austin siding takes a beating from heat, hail, and humidity swings. James Hardie fiber cement resists rot and impact far better than wood or vinyl. It also holds paint longer, which saves you money over time.
This retail siding and painting project fell in the $15k–$20k range. Final pricing depends on square footage, prep work, and gutter needs. We give a firm quote after inspecting the home.
Yes, but only after proper priming. We used Sherwin Williams products chosen to bond with fiber cement and stand up to UV. Priming first is what keeps the finish from fading early in the Texas sun.
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.
