Completed June 2022
Windows & Siding in Del Valle, TX
We replaced every window and re-clad the exterior of a home in Del Valle, TX, with Alside Mezzo windows and James Hardie fiber cement siding. The home traded dated, leaky exteriors for a tight, weather-ready shell.
- Trades
- Windows, Siding
- Location
- Del Valle, TX
- Completed
- Project value
- $60k–$75k
- Brands installed
- Alside, James Hardie
Standout outcome — A cooler, quieter home built to shrug off hail and heat
On-site window — 3 days for windows
Job APS-3095
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Before & After
Scope of Work
What We Did
Full Alside Mezzo Vinyl Window Replacement · James Hardie 8.25" ColorPlus Fiber Cement Siding Installation
Windows
This project brought new Alside Mezzo vinyl replacement windows to a home in Del Valle, TX. We installed the full set over three days after the units arrived from the factory. Vinyl frames were the smart pick here because they shrug off 100-degree summers and never need repainting. The result is tighter seals, quieter rooms, and lower cooling bills for the homeowner.
Siding
For this home in Del Valle, TX, we installed James Hardie HardiePlank Cedar Mill 8.25-inch fiber cement siding. Fiber cement holds its shape through hail, hard rain, and the region's swing from dry heat to storms. Its cedar-grain texture gives the classic wood look without the rot or pest problems. We completed the siding across three days, then finished it with Sherwin Williams paint for lasting color and protection.
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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
October 4, 2021The homeowner found Austin Pro through an internet search and reached out in early October 2021. We logged the lead on October 4, 2021, and started talking through goals for both the windows and the exterior walls right away.
Evaluation
We inspected the full exterior and confirmed the windows had failing seals and poor insulation. The old cladding showed years of sun and storm wear. That assessment pointed clearly toward a full window replacement paired with new fiber cement siding.
Planning & approval
December 23, 2021We built the scope around Alside Mezzo windows and James Hardie 8.25-inch ColorPlus lap siding. The homeowner approved the plan on December 23, 2021. Window orders went in during mid-January to get the custom units in production early.
Installation
Windows arrived in mid-April and our crew installed them over three days in late April. Siding went up over three days in mid-May, followed by exterior paint.
Completion
June 17, 2022We completed final punch-out on June 13 and closed out all on-site work by June 17, 2022. The walkthrough confirmed sealed windows and a clean, fully painted Hardie exterior. Both the Alside and James Hardie products carry manufacturer warranties for the homeowner's peace of mind.
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The Full Story
Inside This Project
Why did this Del Valle home need new windows and siding?
The old exterior was tired and losing the fight against the local climate. Aging windows let heat and outside noise pour in. The original cladding had taken years of sun and storm damage.
Del Valle homes sit in a tough spot for exteriors. Long stretches of 100-degree heat break down old seals and finishes fast.
- Faded, worn cladding across multiple elevations
- Windows with failing seals and poor insulation
- A home ready for a full exterior refresh, not a patch
What did the crew choose, and why?
We went with Alside Mezzo windows because the line balances price, looks, and real performance. The narrow frames let in more glass and light. More important, the units hold up under the constant thermal stress that Central Texas throws at them.
For the walls, James Hardie fiber cement was the clear pick. Fiber cement doesn't rot, warp, or invite termites the way some older materials do. It also takes a hailstrike far better than vinyl siding. That matters in a region where a single spring storm can wreck a cheaper exterior. The 8.25-inch ColorPlus lap gave the home clean, bold shadow lines and a factory-baked color that resists fading.
- Mezzo vinyl frames chosen for slim sightlines and heat resistance
- HardiePlank 8.25-inch lap for hail and sun durability
- ColorPlus finish to fight UV fading over time
How did the installation actually go?
This was a staged job spread over several weeks, not a quick swap. The windows were ordered in mid-January and arrived in mid-April. Custom orders take time, and we'd rather wait for the right product than rush it.
Our crew installed the windows over three days in late April. Siding followed over three days in mid-May, with a fresh coat of exterior paint after the boards were up. We handled final punch-out on June 13, with the last on-site work wrapping June 17.
- Windows set and sealed over a three-day stretch
- Siding hung and flashed over a separate three-day window
- Paint applied once the fiber cement was fully in place
- Punch-out completed June 13, project closed out June 17
What did the homeowner get in the end?
The home now has a sealed, matched exterior that reads as new construction. The Mezzo windows cut heat gain and outside noise. The Hardie siding gives the walls a long-lasting shield against Texas weather.
- Tighter thermal envelope for lower cooling strain
- A unified, freshly painted exterior look
- Materials rated to handle hail, heat, and hard sun for decades
Straight Answers
Questions About This Project
Why did the project take from January to June?
The windows were custom-ordered in mid-January and didn't arrive until mid-April. From there, we staged windows, then siding, then paint. Doing it in the right order protects the finish and the seals.
Is fiber cement worth it over vinyl siding in Del Valle?
For a home facing hail and 100-degree summers, yes. James Hardie fiber cement resists cracking, warping, and pests in ways vinyl can't match. The ColorPlus finish also holds up under harsh UV far longer.
What did this Windows and Siding project cost?
This was a full-exterior retail job in the $60k to $75k range. That covered both the Alside Mezzo windows and the complete James Hardie re-clad with paint.
Do the windows and siding come with warranties?
Yes. Both Alside and James Hardie back their products with manufacturer warranties, and our workmanship is covered too. Reach out to Austin Pro for the specifics on your own project.
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