James Hardie
Sherwin Williams
James Hardie Board & Batten Fiber Cement Siding Installation | Full-Exterior Sherwin Williams SuperPaint Finish
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James Hardie Board & Batten Fiber Cement Siding Installation | Full-Exterior Sherwin Williams SuperPaint Finish
This Leander siding project replaced tired exterior cladding with James Hardie Primed Select Cedar Mill fiber cement. We ran a board and batten pattern at 16 inches on center, blending 8.25-inch, 6.25-inch, and specialty siding profiles. Fiber cement was the right call for North Rim, where 100-degree summers and hailstorms punish softer materials. The result is a sharp, dimensional facade built to hold up for decades.
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Exterior painting followed the siding install to lock in the finish and protect the primed board. Our crew applied Sherwin Williams SuperPaint across the field siding, fascia, soffit up to 24 inches, and both garage doors. Painting primed Hardie promptly matters in Leander, where UV and cedar pollen wear on unsealed surfaces. The finished coat looks consistent and stands up to Central Texas weather.
The homeowner reached out to Austin Pro through a family and friend referral connected to our office staff. That first contact was logged on November 27, 2023, and the conversation moved to prospect status just two days later on November 29.
We visited the North Rim home to walk the exterior and take field measurements. The old cladding showed the fading and wear you expect from years of Leander sun, hail, and cedar pollen. Those findings shaped the plan for a full fiber cement re-clad.
We mapped out the board and batten layout at 16 inches on center and specified three siding widths from James Hardie. The homeowner approved the scope on December 13, 2023, and we scheduled material delivery through ABC Supply Co.
Siding installation began in early February 2024 and ran across multiple days. The crew set the 8.25-inch, 6.25-inch, and specialty Primed Select Cedar Mill board, then handed off to painters for a full Sherwin Williams SuperPaint finish on the siding, fascia, soffit, and garage doors.
We finished with two yard cleanups and a full punch-out to catch every detail. The project was completed and invoiced on March 8, 2024, and formally closed on May 2, 2024 after final follow-up.
We re-clad and repainted a North Rim home in Leander, TX, swapping worn exterior cladding for James Hardie fiber cement in a board and batten layout, then sealing it with a full Sherwin Williams paint finish.
The original cladding had taken years of Central Texas abuse. Summers past 100 degrees, spring hail, and heavy cedar pollen all wear on softer exterior materials over time.
This was a retail project that came to us through a family and friend referral back in late November 2023. We walked the exterior, measured the field, and mapped out how the board and batten pattern would run across the home. The plan called for three siding widths working together: 8.25-inch and 6.25-inch Primed Select Cedar Mill for the main field, plus specialty siding pieces for the trickier areas. Getting that layout right on paper first is what a homeowner often gets wrong on their own. Mismatched batten spacing or the wrong reveal ruins the whole rhythm of a board and batten wall.
We chose James Hardie Primed Select Cedar Mill fiber cement for this home. Fiber cement holds up where wood and vinyl struggle in our climate. It does not swell in humidity, it resists hail dents better than thin siding, and it will not warp under relentless summer sun. The primed board also gives paint a clean, stable surface to grip, which matters when cedar pollen and UV are constantly working against the finish. That combination is why this material earns its place on so many Leander exteriors.
Painting followed the siding install once the board was up and set. We coated every surface in Sherwin Williams SuperPaint for an even, durable finish across the whole exterior.
The home now wears a uniform, sharp exterior that reads clean from the street. The board and batten lines give it depth, and the fresh SuperPaint coat ties every element together. Best of all, it is built to handle what Leander throws at it season after season.
Siding installation ran over multiple days starting in early February 2024, with the final completion on March 8. Fiber cement work takes time to cut, fit, and fasten correctly, and painting only begins once the board is fully set.
It resists the swelling, warping, and hail damage that plague softer siding here. Around limestone-heavy North Rim, where hot summers and pollen are constant, a stable material like Hardie board is a smart long-term pick.
Yes. Both garage doors were coated in the same Sherwin Williams SuperPaint used on the siding, so the whole exterior reads as one cohesive finish rather than a patchwork.
This job fell in the $20k–$25k range, covering James Hardie siding, all paint work, delivery, and cleanup. Every home differs, so the best step is a walkthrough with Austin Pro for a scope built around your exterior.
Austin Pro crafts exteriors that not only captivate but also promise steadfast protection and reliability, embodying the vibrant spirit of Austin in every facade. Your home's exterior is its silent storyteller and first impression; let us help it speak volumes without uttering a word.
