Windows in Scenic Bluff, Austin, TX

Why did this Scenic Bluff home need new windows and siding?

Homes in this part of West Austin tend to date from the 1980s and 1990s. Original windows lose their seals over decades, and hot air starts sneaking in. That drives up cooling bills fast when July hits triple digits.

The siding told the same story. Years of sun, wind-driven rain, and the occasional hailstorm had left the old cladding weathered and thirsty for paint.

• Old window seals had given out, letting heat and outside noise in
• Existing siding showed sun fade and moisture wear
• The homeowner wanted one coordinated refresh, not two separate jobs

What did we find during the inspection?

Once we walked the exterior, the plan came together quickly. This was a referral job, so trust was already there, and the homeowner knew exactly what bugged them. The window frames were the clear priority, with the siding a close second.

We confirmed the openings would take the NT Windows Executive units cleanly, which kept the install straightforward. That matters on older Austin homes, where framing can shift over the years on limestone-heavy soil.

• Window openings measured square enough for a clean retrofit
• Fascia and soffit needed fresh paint up to 24 inches
• Gutters and downspouts were flagged for coating, not replacement
• The double garage door jamb needed new wrap

What materials did we use, and why?

We went with the NT Windows Executive line because it holds up in the exact conditions Austin throws at a home. Cedar pollen coats everything each spring, and a window that seals tight keeps more of that dust outside. The Executive series also handles thermal swings well, which matters when a wall bakes at 100-plus degrees by afternoon and cools off overnight. NT Windows builds locally in Texas, so the units are engineered for this climate rather than a milder one. That regional fit is a big reason we specify them on West Austin homes.

For the siding, we used 8.25-inch Cedar Mill lap boards in both primed and Select grades. Priming the boards before paint gives the topcoat something to grip, so the finish lasts longer. We sealed it all with Sherwin Williams Super Paint, a workhorse coating that resists fade under relentless Texas sun.

• 8.25" Primed Select Cedar Mill for the main wall runs
• 8.25" Select Cedar Mill where a natural profile fit best
• Double garage door jamb wrapped for a clean, sealed edge
• Fascia, soffit, gutters, doors, and garage doors all painted to match

How did the installation go?

The windows arrived mid-July, and the crew set them over a couple of days in late July. Siding followed in early August and took multiple days across the exterior. Paint came right after.

We closed out with a full punch on Aug 15, including two rounds of yard cleanup so nothing was left behind. The exterior painting crew handled every surface, from the wide siding runs to the tight jamb wraps.

• Windows installed first to lock in the tightest openings
• Siding hung and fastened over several working days
• Sherwin Williams Super Paint applied to siding, trim, and metal
• Two yard cleanups plus a final punch-out on completion day

What were the results?

The home now reads as a single, finished project rather than a patchwork of ages. New windows seal against heat and pollen, and the cedar-mill siding gives crisp, shadow-lined walls. Painted gutters, doors, and garage doors tie the whole exterior together.

• A quieter interior with fewer drafts in summer
• A uniform, freshly painted exterior built for Austin sun
• Wrapped jambs and coated metal for long-term moisture protection