Siding in Black Rock, Buchanan Dam, TX

Why did this Black Rock home need new siding?

Lakefront homes near Lake Buchanan take a beating. Sun, wind off the water, and swings in humidity wear down older siding fast. This exterior had reached the end of its life and needed a full replacement, not a patch.

• Original siding showed age and weather damage across multiple walls
• Home sits in the Black Rock neighborhood right by the water
• Work was handled as an insurance claim
• Project value landed in the $15k to $20k range

What did the crew find on site?

Once we started pulling the old boards, the scope came into focus. We planned a full tear-off and replacement across the home, with one clear exception: the enclosed patio on the lakefront elevation stayed as-is. That call kept the job focused on the walls that actually needed the work. We also confirmed the fascia and soffit were due for fresh paint, since bare and faded trim near the lake fails quickly once the sun and moisture get into it.

• Enclosed lakefront patio excluded from the siding scope
• Fascia and soffit flagged for complete repainting
• Full-home wall coverage otherwise

What materials did we use, and why?

We went with James Hardie HardiePlank Lap Siding because fiber cement is the right fit for this climate. It does not warp in 100-degree-plus summers the way older materials do, and it shrugs off hail and hard rain far better than wood. Fiber cement also resists rot and pests, which matters on a home this close to the water. For a lakefront property that sees intense sun and humidity, that durability pays off for decades. It gave the homeowner a low-maintenance exterior that still looks sharp.

• HardiePlank Lap Siding in fiber cement for the full home
• Material chosen for heat, hail, and moisture resistance
• Paint supplies sourced through Sherwin Williams and local building suppliers

How did the installation go?

The siding crew worked the home over three full days, March 20 through March 22. Clean lines and proper flashing were the priority, since a lakefront wall has no room for shortcuts. Paint followed right after.

• Siding install ran three full days on site
• Painting the fascia and soffit followed the next two days
• All on-site work wrapped March 23, 2022
• Trades coordinated so paint started as soon as siding was set

What were the results?

The home came out with a crisp, uniform exterior that reads clean from the water and the street. New Sherwin Williams coatings on the fascia and soffit tie the whole look together. The finished shell is ready for whatever Central Texas throws at it.

• Full HardiePlank exterior across the home
• Freshly painted, sealed trim on every worked elevation
• A low-maintenance finish suited to lake-country weather