Siding in Ridgewood, Cedar Park, TX

Why did this Ridgewood home need new siding?

The old exterior had taken years of Texas abuse. Sun-faded boards, soft fascia, and paint that no longer held were all showing their age.

• Original siding showed heat damage from repeated 100-degree summers
• Fascia had softened and needed full replacement
• Cedar pollen and grime had settled deep into the old finish
• Garage doors and soffits needed fresh paint to match the new look

What did the crew find on site?

Once we started pulling boards, the story got clearer. This home was built during Cedar Park's big 1990s growth, and the original wood-based trim had been fighting the climate ever since. We found fascia that had gone spongy in spots, which tells you moisture had been sitting there for a while. The limestone-heavy soil in this area keeps drainage tricky, so trim near the roofline takes a beating. That is exactly why we swapped in James Hardie 6-inch fascia with a 1x2 detail instead of patching the old wood. A homeowner who just repaints rotten fascia gets maybe a year before it fails again.

What materials did we use, and why?

We chose James Hardie HardiePlank Select Cedar Mill in the 8.25-inch profile for the main walls. Fiber cement is the smart pick in Cedar Park because it does not warp, crack, or feed pests the way wood does.

• 8.25-inch Primed Select Cedar Mill lap boards across the main body
• James Hardie vertical siding for accent walls and gables
• 6-inch primed fascia paired with painted soffits up to 24 inches
• Full exterior paint using Sherwin Williams products
• Painted garage doors to tie the whole exterior together

The Cedar Mill texture gives you the look of real wood grain without the maintenance headache. Hail season is real here, and fiber cement takes an impact far better than vinyl or older wood siding.

How did the window install go?

We handled windows first, on purpose. New siding needs to seal cleanly around fresh window frames, so the order matters.

• Windows were ordered through NT Window in February
• Units arrived at our warehouse in April
• Our crew installed them over several days in May
• Siding work began only after every window was set and sealed

Doing windows before siding lets us flash and integrate each opening properly. Skip that sequence and you invite leaks right where the wall meets the glass.

What else did we do on this home?

This was a full exterior package, not just siding and windows. After the walls were done, we came back to finish the top and the outdoor living space.

• New shingle roof installed after siding wrapped
• A new patio cover added to extend the shaded living area
• Old gutters removed and disposed of per linear foot
• Two rounds of yard cleanup and punch-out items to finish clean

What were the results?

The home now reads as a modern, cohesive build instead of a dated 1990s box. The James Hardie shell, new windows, fresh roof, and patio cover all work together.

• Tighter windows help hold conditioned air through summer heat
• Fiber cement siding needs no repainting for many years
• The new fascia and soffit stop moisture problems at the roofline
• A finished patio cover adds usable outdoor space year-round