Completed October 2022
Siding & Exterior Painting in Windsor Park, Austin, TX (October 2022)
We stripped the aging exterior off a Windsor Park home and rebuilt it with James Hardie HardiePlank, then finished the job with a full exterior repaint. The result is a tight, sun-tough, low-maintenance shell that looks brand new.
- Trades
- Siding, Exterior Painting
- Location
- Windsor Park, Austin, TX
- Completed
- Project value
- $40k–$50k
- Brands installed
- James Hardie, Sherwin Williams
Standout outcome — A hail- and heat-resistant exterior with a fresh, uniform finish
Timeframe — Three days of siding, then two days of paint
Job APS-3407
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Before & After
Scope of Work
What We Did
Complete James Hardie HardiePlank 8.25" Fiber Cement Siding Replacement · Full Exterior Repaint with Sherwin Williams Products
Siding
This Austin, TX siding project wrapped the home in James Hardie HardiePlank 8.25" fiber cement. We chose fiber cement because it holds up to 100-degree summers and hard hail without warping or rot. The three-day install covered the full exterior with tight, even lap lines. The result is a low-maintenance surface that stays true for decades in Central Texas weather.
Learn more about our siding →Exterior Painting
This exterior painting job in Austin, TX used Sherwin Williams paint over the newly installed HardiePlank siding. We painted the fiber cement to seal it and give the home a crisp, finished look. The two-day process followed right after the siding wrapped up. A quality coat helps the surface resist fading and moisture through Austin's long, hot summers.
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How It Went
The Journey
From the first phone call to the final walkthrough — what actually happened on this project.
First contact
The homeowner found Austin Pro through an internet search and reached out in early July 2022. The conversation started with concerns about aging cladding on their Windsor Park home. We set up a visit to look at the exterior and talk through options.
Evaluation
During the assessment, we found cladding worn down by years of Austin sun and hail. The old material had grown brittle and was ready for full replacement. Fiber cement stood out as the best fit for the climate and the home's age.
Planning & approval
July 8, 2022The homeowner approved the project on July 8, 2022. We finalized the scope around James Hardie HardiePlank in the 8.25-inch profile plus a full exterior repaint. Color and product selections for the Sherwin Williams finish were settled before install.
Installation
On-site work began August 18th, 2022. Our crew tore off the old cladding and hung the new HardiePlank over three days, keeping courses level and seams tight. The painting crew then followed with two days of coating across all walls and trim.
Completion
October 10, 2022We walked the finished exterior to confirm clean seams, tight caulk lines, and even paint coverage. The home was invoiced on October 10, 2022, with both James Hardie and Sherwin Williams manufacturer warranties in place. The homeowner was left with a durable, weather-ready exterior.
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The Full Story
Inside This Project
Why did this Windsor Park home need new siding?
Windsor Park is full of homes from the 1980s and 1990s, and this one showed its age. The original cladding had taken years of hard Central Texas weather and was ready to go. The homeowner wanted something that would stop the constant upkeep for good.
- Built during Windsor Park's older housing wave
- Old exterior worn from decades of sun and storms
- Owner wanted a long-term fix, not another patch job
- Found us through an internet search in July 2022
What did we find when we inspected the home?
Our evaluation showed cladding that had passed its useful life. Years of 100-degree summers had dried and stressed the old material, and hail seasons had left their mark. Fiber cement stood out as the smart replacement here. It does not warp, rot, or feed the moisture problems that plague older wood-based siding in our climate. Cedar pollen and humidity are hard on soft materials, so a dense, non-organic board makes a real difference over time.
- Old cladding brittle and weathered
- Hail impact visible across several walls
- Sun exposure had aged the original finish
- Home a strong candidate for fiber cement upgrade
What materials did we use, and why?
We installed James Hardie HardiePlank in the 8.25-inch lap profile. Fiber cement is engineered to handle exactly the conditions Austin throws at a house. It laughs off 100-plus-degree heat, resists hail far better than older siding, and won't rot in our humid stretches. The 8.25-inch board gives a clean, generous reveal that suits this style of home. It also keeps seam counts lower, which means fewer spots for water to sneak in. That is a big deal on limestone-soil lots where drainage and moisture matter.
- HardiePlank 8.25-inch fiber cement lap siding
- Wider reveal for a modern, tidy look
- Non-organic material that won't feed rot or pests
- Built to ride out Central Texas hail and heat
How did the installation go?
Our siding crew worked the exterior over three days, tearing off the old material and hanging the new HardiePlank tight and level. Careful layout kept the courses straight and the seams sealed. Once the boards were up, the painting crew took two more days to coat everything.
- Full tear-off of the original cladding
- Three-day siding install, then two days of paint
- All walls and trim coated with Sherwin Williams products
- Paint sealed seams against moisture and sun
What were the results?
The home now wears a straight, weather-ready exterior with a fresh, uniform color. Fiber cement and a quality paint system work together here. The board resists the elements, and the finish protects the board. On-site work wrapped up October 10, 2022.
- Crisp, low-maintenance exterior top to bottom
- Sealed, uniform paint across siding and trim
- Upgraded curb appeal for the neighborhood
- A shell built to last decades in Austin
Straight Answers
Questions About This Project
How long did the whole project take on site?
The siding took three days to complete, and the painting added two days after that. On-site work ran through late August 2022, The homeowner first reached us back in July, so planning happened well ahead of install.
Why is fiber cement a good choice for Austin homes?
Fiber cement holds up to the punishing summer heat, hail, and cedar pollen we deal with here. It won't warp or rot like softer materials, which is key on older Windsor Park homes. That durability is why we recommended HardiePlank for this project.
What did this project cost?
This job fell in the $40k–$50k range. That reflected a full siding tear-off and replacement plus a complete exterior repaint. Pricing always depends on home size, condition, and material choices.
Do I need to paint new fiber cement siding?
A fresh coat seals the boards and locks out Central Texas moisture. We used Sherwin Williams products to give this home a durable, uniform finish. Painting also lets you dial in the exact color you want across walls and trim.
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