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Full James Hardie HardiePlank Cedar Mill Siding Replacement | Complete Exterior Repaint in Sherwin Williams Caviar
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Full James Hardie HardiePlank Cedar Mill Siding Replacement | Complete Exterior Repaint in Sherwin Williams Caviar
This Austin siding project replaced aging cladding with James Hardie fiber cement in the HardiePlank Select Cedar Mill 8.25-inch profile. We chose fiber cement because it resists warping, cracking, and hail far better than wood or vinyl. The wide Cedar Mill boards give the home a textured woodgrain look without the upkeep. Finished in a single day, the new siding stands up to 100-degree summers and limestone-driven ground movement.
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The exterior painting scope covered fascia and soffit up to 24 inches, gutters, downspouts, garage doors, and wrapped columns. We used Sherwin Williams exterior latex in a satin finish for its durability under intense Austin sun. New vinyl gable vents were installed, reframed, and painted to blend in. The satin coat resists fading and cedar-pollen staining common across the 78728 area.
The homeowner found us through an online search and reached out on March 20, 2023. They were dealing with aging siding on a Wells Branch home and wanted a durable, long-term fix rather than another round of patchwork.
We moved the lead to a prospect on March 23, 2023, and scheduled an on-site assessment. Our team inspected the existing cladding, fascia, soffit, gable vents, and window beams, documenting moisture damage and separated seams tied to limestone soil movement.
After reviewing findings, we built a scope covering full James Hardie siding replacement plus a complete exterior painting package. The homeowner approved the project on April 11, 2023, selecting the HardiePlank Select Cedar Mill 8.25-inch profile and a Sherwin Williams satin finish.
Crews completed the work on July 11, 2023. They installed the fiber cement boards, wrapped window beams and porch columns, reframed and replaced the vinyl gable vents, then painted fascia, soffit, gutters, downspouts, and garage doors.
The job was invoiced and finished the same day, July 11, 2023, with two yard cleanups and a full punch-out. We closed the project on July 28, 2023, leaving the homeowner with a warranty-backed exterior built for Central Texas conditions.
We re-sided and repainted this Austin home in the 78728 area, swapping worn cladding for James Hardie fiber cement and finishing every trim surface with fresh Sherwin Williams paint. The home went from tired to sharp in a single working day.
Homes built across Wells Branch in the 1980s and 90s often used wood or hardboard siding that simply wasn't made for this climate. Two decades of 100-degree summers and spring hail take a real toll.
The existing cladding was past the point of patching. We found moisture damage where old caulk had failed, and the fascia had started to gray and lift in spots. That told us the whole envelope needed attention, not just a paint job. The gable vents were brittle enough to crumble, so we planned to reframe and replace them rather than reuse anything. Catching this early mattered — a homeowner who only repaints over failing siding traps that moisture and speeds up the rot underneath.
We installed HardiePlank Select Cedar Mill in the 8.25-inch width for its deep woodgrain texture and clean shadow lines. Fiber cement was the clear pick for this address.
James Hardie fiber cement is engineered for exactly this kind of climate, which is why we specify it on so many Central Texas homes. The material shrugs off the wet-dry swings that split cheaper products.
Once the siding was up, our painters coated every trim surface with Sherwin Williams exterior latex in a satin sheen. Satin holds up under UV and cleans easily when cedar pollen coats it each spring.
We chose satin over flat on purpose. Flat paint hides flaws but grabs dirt and pollen; satin gives you a little sheen and washes clean with a hose.
The home now has a durable, low-maintenance exterior that reads like real cedar from the curb. Two yard cleanups and a full punch-out left the site spotless. Everything from the garage doors to the gutters ties together in one clean palette.
This one was completed in a single day on July 11, 2023. That pace depends on crew size, home size, and prep — a smooth job with materials staged early moves fast.
Wood looks great but rots and warps in our heat-and-humidity swings, and it takes hail poorly. Fiber cement gives you the same Cedar Mill grain while resisting all three, so you repaint far less often.
This job fell in the $15,000 to $20,000 range. That covered full siding replacement, all trim and column wrapping, new gable vents, and complete exterior painting.
Yes. James Hardie backs its fiber cement products with a strong manufacturer warranty, and our workmanship is warranted too. Reach out to Austin Pro for the specifics on your home.
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.
