Siding in Lime Rock, Round Rock, TX

Why did this Round Rock home need new siding?

This was an insurance job, driven by weather damage to the original exterior. The old cladding had taken a beating and was no longer protecting the home the way it should.

The homeowner first reached out in late September 2023 through an online search. After we walked the property, the path was clear: a full replacement made more sense than patchwork repairs.

• Work type: insurance claim, not a cosmetic upgrade
• Old exterior showed damage across multiple elevations
• Homeowner found us through a Google search and reached out September 29, 2023
• Approved November 14, 2023 after claim review

What did we find when we tore off the old siding?

Once the crew started the tear-off, we uncovered more than a single layer to deal with. Parts of this home had a double layer of old material that had to come off before anything new went up. That kind of thing is easy to miss on a quick estimate, and it changes the scope.

The fascia and soffit were also aluminum or vinyl in spots, so we handled a double tear-off there too. We cleared it all down to a clean surface. Skipping that step is the most common mistake we see homeowners make with cheaper bids. New siding over hidden damage just traps problems, and in our limestone-soil, high-humidity summers, trapped moisture leads to rot fast.

• Double layer tear-off on the siding
• Double tear-off on aluminum/vinyl fascia and soffit
• Two full yard cleanups plus punch items
• Old gutters disposed of per linear foot

What materials did we use, and why?

We chose James Hardie fiber cement because it handles Central Texas better than almost anything else. It won't warp in 100°+ heat, it resists hail far better than wood or vinyl, and it doesn't feed the moisture problems our clay soil creates.

The 8.25" Select Cedar Mill profile gives you a real cedar-grain look without the rot, splitting, or repainting cycle of actual wood. It came primed, ready for a finish coat.

• HardiePlank Select Cedar Mill 8.25" primed boards
• New JH 6" fascia with 1x2 backing
• New JH soffit with H-mold
• Brick pocket trim at 1" x 4"

How did the paint and finish work go?

After the boards were up, we coated everything with Sherwin Williams SuperPaint for a uniform, durable finish. A good paint job on fiber cement isn't just looks. It's the layer that fights our brutal UV and seals the surface season after season.

We painted the siding, the fascia and soffit up to 24", and even the garage doors to tie the whole exterior together. Cedar pollen and sun fade both hit hard here, so a fresh coat keeps the home looking sharp longer.

• Siding finished with Sherwin Williams SuperPaint
• Fascia and soffit painted up to 24"
• Garage doors painted to match
• Brick pocket and trim details finished clean

What were the results?

The home went from storm-worn to fully renewed, with the work completed on June 12, 2024. The new exterior is tougher, better sealed, and built for the way weather works around here.

The project closed out on June 26, 2024. Final value landed in the $60k–$75k range for the complete scope.

• Tear-off, install, and paint finished by June 12, 2024
• Punch-out and final cleanup completed on schedule
• Job closed June 26, 2024