James Hardie
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James Hardie Fiber Cement Siding with Trim-Over Install | Simonton Max Energy-Efficient Vinyl Window Replacement
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James Hardie Fiber Cement Siding with Trim-Over Install | Simonton Max Energy-Efficient Vinyl Window Replacement
This Buda project centered on new James Hardie fiber cement siding for a 1990s-era home in Leisurewoods. We used a trim-over install, which lets us build clean edges without stripping every board first. Fiber cement was the right call here because it shrugs off 100-degree heat, hail, and cedar pollen buildup. After the siding went up in late July, our crew painted it for a durable, finished look.
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We paired the siding with Simonton Max vinyl replacement windows across this Buda home. The units were ordered in late May and installed over several days once they arrived in late June. Simonton Max windows help block summer heat gain and reduce noise. They also seal tighter than the aging originals, which matters during Central Texas storm season.
The homeowner first reached out through our website back in the spring of 2021. They were exploring options for updating an aging exterior in the Leisurewoods neighborhood of Buda. We opened the conversation around siding and window replacement.
During the assessment, we found sun-faded and worn siding on the south-facing walls, plus gaps near the base tied to limestone soil movement. The original windows were dated and no longer sealing well. These findings shaped a plan built around durability and heat control.
The homeowner approved the project on May 8, 2023. We finalized selections on James Hardie fiber cement siding with a trim-over install and Simonton Max vinyl windows. Windows were ordered in late May to lock in the schedule.
The Simonton windows arrived in late June and our crew installed them over several days right after. Siding installation followed in late July, running across multiple days one section at a time. Exterior paint from Sherwin Williams went on once the fiber cement was up.
We completed the project on August 24, 2023 and invoiced the same day, then closed the file on September 6. The final walkthrough confirmed a weather-tight, freshly painted exterior with new energy-efficient windows. Both products carry manufacturer warranties for long-term peace of mind.
We replaced the siding and windows on a 1990s home in Leisurewoods, Buda, giving it a weather-tight shell built for Central Texas heat and hail. The home now wears James Hardie fiber cement over fresh paint, with new Simonton windows behind it.
The original siding had taken years of abuse from Buda summers and spring storms. Homes built in the 1990s often used wood or composite panels that swell, crack, and fade over time. This one was overdue for something tougher.
We went with James Hardie fiber cement using a trim-over method, and that choice came down to how this house was built. Trim-over lets us install new trim and siding without tearing every old board off first, which cuts labor and keeps the walls sealed during the switch. Fiber cement itself is the workhorse for Central Texas because it does not warp in 100-degree heat the way wood does. It also stands up to hail impact and never becomes a snack for pests. For a home in Leisurewoods facing decades more of Buda weather, it was the material that made the most sense long-term.
We handled the windows first so the siding could seal cleanly around the new frames. Simonton Max vinyl units were ordered in late May and arrived in late June, and the crew set them over several days right after.
The siding phase ran over multiple days in late July, one wall section at a time. Our crew squared up the trim-over layout first, then hung the fiber cement and sealed every seam before moving on. Paint came after the panels were up.
The home came out with a clean, unified look and a shell built to last. Fresh paint over new fiber cement gives it curb appeal that won't fade fast under the Texas sun. The new windows finish the upgrade with better comfort inside.
The homeowner approved the work in May 2023. Windows arrived in late June and went in shortly after, siding followed in late July, and we closed the file in early September.
Buda sees 100-degree summers, hail, and heavy cedar pollen. Fiber cement holds its shape and color through all of it, unlike wood that swells and splits over time.
This combined siding and window job fell in the $30,000 to $40,000 range. Final pricing depends on home size, product line, and how much prep the walls need.
Both James Hardie siding and Simonton windows carry strong manufacturer warranties. Paired with a proper install and painted finish, that coverage helps protect the home for years.
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