James Hardie
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James Hardie Board & Batten Fiber Cement Siding Installation | Full Sherwin Williams Exterior Latex Paint System
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James Hardie Board & Batten Fiber Cement Siding Installation | Full Sherwin Williams Exterior Latex Paint System
This Austin 78745 project called for full board and batten siding replacement. We used James Hardie fiber cement, chosen for its resistance to heat, hail, and limestone-soil moisture. The vertical batten profile gave the 1980s-era home a modern, high-contrast face. We also added R-13 roll-in insulation behind the panels for better comfort.
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The home received a complete exterior repaint using Sherwin Williams exterior latex. We coated fascia and soffit up to 24 inches, plus gutters, downspouts, and garage doors. The color-matched finish ties the new siding together and shields it from harsh Austin sun. Quality latex here means fewer touch-ups over the years.
The homeowner first reached out to Austin Pro through Yelp back on September 27, 2022. We talked through the failing siding and the goal of a fresh, modern exterior, and moved to the prospect stage the next day, September 28, 2022.
We inspected the existing cladding and trim across the 78745 home and found warped panels, seam gaps, and under-insulated wall cavities. Moisture from years of poor drainage against the lower walls sealed the case for a full replacement rather than a patch or repaint.
We built out the scope covering board and batten siding, R-13 insulation, and a full Sherwin Williams paint package. The homeowner reviewed material and color selections, and the project was approved on June 27, 2023.
The crew removed the old siding, added R-13 roll-in insulation, and installed James Hardie fiber cement in a board and batten profile. Painters followed with Sherwin Williams exterior latex on the panels, fascia, soffits, gutters, downspouts, and garage doors, wrapping the work on September 7, 2023.
We ran a two-pass punch with yard cleanup to catch every detail and leave the property spotless. The job was invoiced on September 7, 2023, and the file closed on January 4, 2024, with the new exterior ready for many Texas summers.
We tore off the failing exterior on this Austin, TX home in the 78745 area and rebuilt it with James Hardie board and batten siding, then finished everything with a full Sherwin Williams paint system. The home went from tired and patchy to sharp and weather-ready in a single push.
The original cladding on this 78745 home had reached the end of its life. Sun, hail, and years of moisture had left it warped and thin in spots.
When we pulled sections of the old siding, we found what we see on a lot of 1980s and 1990s Austin homes. The wall cavities were under-insulated, and the sheathing had taken on moisture from years of poor drainage. That kind of hidden damage is exactly what a homeowner misses when they only repaint over old siding. Central Texas limestone soil holds water against foundations and lower walls, so moisture creeps up more than people expect. We flagged it, added R-13 roll-in insulation, and made sure the new wall assembly could breathe and drain before a single panel went up.
We chose James Hardie fiber cement in a board and batten profile for this project. Fiber cement does not warp, rot, or feed the mildew that thrives in humid Texas summers.
Why board and batten here? The vertical battens add texture and height to a low, ranch-style profile. It reads modern without clashing with the older homes around it.
Once the siding was set, we moved to a full Sherwin Williams exterior latex finish. Quality latex flexes with the panels as they heat and cool, so the coating resists cracking.
The color pull-together is what makes the whole exterior feel new, not just the siding.
The home now wears a crisp, high-contrast board and batten face with a paint system built for the long haul. Everything from the garage doors to the downspouts matches, and the added insulation makes the interior easier to cool. We closed the file on January 4, 2024, after a clean two-pass punch and yard cleanup.
It holds up to the swings we get here, from 100-degree afternoons to spring hail. Unlike wood, it will not soak up moisture from our limestone soil or feed mold in humid stretches.
The hands-on work wrapped on September 7, 2023, after approval in late June. Most of that gap was material staging and scheduling around the summer weather window.
This retail job fell in the $20k–$25k range. That covered the full board and batten siding, R-13 insulation, and the complete Sherwin Williams paint package across fascia, soffits, gutters, and garage doors.
Yes. This scope included two yard cleanups plus a full punch-out, so the property was left tidy with no stray fasteners or offcuts.
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.
