Siding & Exterior Painting in North Rim, Leander, TX

Why did this Leander home need new siding?

Older exteriors around North Rim take a beating from our weather. Sun, hail, and constant expansion cycles wear down softer materials over the years. This homeowner wanted a surface that would hold up without yearly touch-ups.

• Central Texas swings from 100°+ heat to sudden hailstorms
• Cedar pollen and moisture speed up rot on wood siding
• Fiber cement stays dimensionally stable through those swings
• The client came to us through a family referral back in late November 2023

What did we choose, and why fiber cement?

We went with James Hardie fiber cement for one main reason: it does not flinch in our climate. Wood siding warps and cups when it bakes at 100 degrees and then gets soaked by a spring storm. Fiber cement holds its shape, resists hail dents better than vinyl, and does not feed rot or pests. That matters in an area where cedar pollen and humidity work against most exteriors. We paired two board profiles on purpose so the home reads with real depth instead of one flat plane.

• HardiePlank Select Cedar Mill in 8.25" for the main field walls
• 6.25" Cedar Mill for tighter sections and trim areas
• Board and batten set 16" on center for vertical accent walls
• Specialty siding cuts to handle the home's detailed transitions

How did the installation go?

We delivered materials through ABC Supply ahead of the reclad, which was completed on March 8, 2024. The crew tore off the old surface, prepped the walls, and set each Hardie profile with proper spacing for expansion. Careful layout on the board and batten kept the batten spacing even across every wall.

• ABC Supply delivery scheduled ahead of the install
• Cedar Mill lap and board-and-batten sections installed with even batten spacing
• Fascia and soffit prepped and coated up to 24"
• Garage doors painted to match the new color scheme

What did the painting involve?

Every Hardie board arrived primed, and we finished the whole exterior with Sherwin Williams Super Paint. Applying paint over primed fiber cement locks in color and adds another layer against UV fade. That combination is what keeps the finish looking sharp through year after year of harsh sun.

• Sherwin Williams Super Paint across siding, fascia, and soffit
• Garage doors repainted for a unified look
• Full surface coverage measured and priced per square

How did we wrap the project up?

After the final coat cured, our team ran two rounds of yard cleanup and punch items. We walked the property to catch any touch-ups before signing off. The job closed out cleanly on May 2, 2024.

• Two-pass yard clean and punch-out included in scope
• Final walkthrough to confirm coverage and trim details
• Project value landed in the $20k–$25k range