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Full James Hardie 8.25" Fiber Cement Plank Re-Side | 17-Window Replacement With Sealed, Flashed Openings
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Full James Hardie 8.25" Fiber Cement Plank Re-Side | 17-Window Replacement With Sealed, Flashed Openings
This Steiner Ranch home got a full re-side using James Hardie 8.25" primed plank. We tore off the old cladding and added 1/2" OSB sheathing underneath for a solid base. Fiber cement was the right call here because it shrugs off Austin's 100-degree summers and hail far better than wood. Paint followed the install, with fascia and soffit coated up to 24 inches.
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We installed 17 replacement windows on this Steiner Ranch home over four days in early October. The units were ordered in early August and landed on site by late September. Some openings were studded up and sided over as part of the plan. Fresh flashing and sealed trim keep water and cedar pollen out for years to come.
The homeowner found Austin Pro through an internet search and reached out on May 30, 2023. Early talks focused on a full exterior update rather than a quick repair, covering both siding and window replacement across the Steiner Ranch home.
Our inspection moved the project to prospect stage by July 8, 2023. We found 17 windows in need of replacement and sheathing that required rebuilding before any new siding could go on. Several openings were flagged to stud up and side over.
The project was approved July 21, 2023. We finalized the James Hardie 8.25" primed plank selection and confirmed the window count. The 17 windows were ordered August 4 so production could start well ahead of install.
Windows arrived late September and our crew installed all 17 over four days in early October. Siding went in over multiple days in late November, with fresh paint following shortly after. We added 1/2" OSB sheathing and deck flashing at the bottom of the siding.
We finished the punch list on December 6, 2023, and invoiced the same day.
We re-sided a Steiner Ranch home with James Hardie fiber cement plank and replaced all 17 of its windows. The finished exterior stands up to Central Texas heat, hail, and heavy cedar pollen far better than the original cladding did.
The original cladding had taken years of abuse from Austin summers and spring hail. Steiner Ranch sits in hill country, where limestone soil and constant sun push older exteriors hard.
The homeowner found us through an internet search and wanted a lasting fix, not another patch job.
Our walkthrough showed the exterior needed more than a face-lift. Several window openings were failing, and the old sheathing had weak spots that needed a full rebuild underneath.
We planned to remove some existing windows, stud up those openings, and side over them for a cleaner wall line.
We chose James Hardie 8.25" primed plank as the core of this project. Fiber cement is the smart pick for Austin because it holds up where wood fails. It won't rot, it resists hail impact, and it shrugs off the 100-degree stretches we get every summer. That matters in Steiner Ranch, where homes take direct sun with little tree cover.
Under the new plank, we installed 1/2" OSB sheathing to give the siding a flat, solid base. A weak base is what most homeowners get wrong. Fresh siding over soft sheathing just fails again in a few years. We also added deck flashing at the bottom of the siding to keep water from wicking up behind the boards. One note worth flagging: this job used horizontal Hardie plank, not Sierra vertical panel.
We split this project into two on-site phases. Windows went in first, then siding and paint followed weeks later once the units were confirmed and the wall prep was ready.
The 17 windows were ordered August 4 and arrived late September. Our crew installed them over four days in early October.
The home now wears a clean, modern exterior built to last decades. New windows seal tight against Austin's cedar pollen and summer heat, while the Hardie plank handles whatever the weather throws at it.
We completed the punch list on December 6, 2023, and closed the file January 4, 2024.
The on-site work spanned two phases. Windows were installed over four days in early October, and siding with paint wrapped in late November, finishing with punch on December 6, 2023.
Fiber cement resists rot, hail damage, and heat far better than wood. In a sun-exposed neighborhood like Steiner Ranch, that durability keeps maintenance low for years.
No. This project used horizontal 8.25" Hardie plank. Sierra vertical siding was not part of the scope.
This retail job fell in the $75k–$100k range. Final pricing depends on window count, sheathing rebuild, and paint scope, so every home is quoted on its own.
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.
