Siding & Exterior Painting in Riverlawn, Round Rock, TX

Why did this Riverlawn home need new siding?

The old siding had reached the end of its life. Round Rock homes from the '90s often show soft spots, cracks, and paint that peels after years of heat cycling. This exterior was no different.

• Original boards showed wear from repeated 100°+ summers
• Substrate underneath needed correction before new siding
• The homeowner wanted a look that would hold up long-term

What did the crew find behind the old siding?

Once we pulled the old material, the wall sheathing told the real story. Sections of the original substrate were no longer solid enough to hold fasteners well. That is a common surprise on older Round Rock homes, and it is exactly why we never skip the tear-off inspection. Fastening new fiber cement to weak sheathing would undo all the durability you paid for. We installed fresh 7/16" OSB wall sheathing across those areas to give every board a firm, level anchor.

• Full tear-off exposed the existing wall structure
• New OSB replaced the compromised sections
• Two rounds of yard cleanup and punch kept the site tidy

What materials did we use, and why?

We chose James Hardie Select Cedar Mill in an 8.25" reveal for this home. Fiber cement handles our climate in ways wood and vinyl cannot. It will not warp in extreme heat, and it resists the hail that rolls through Central Texas each spring. The cedar-mill texture also gives the walls a natural wood grain without the rot or insect risk that real cedar brings. For a home surrounded by limestone soil and big temperature swings, that stability matters.

• 8.25" primed Select Cedar Mill boards for a bold, textured line
• Primed factory finish for better paint adhesion
• Delivered through ABC Supply for the fiber cement order

How did the exterior painting come together?

After the siding went up, we coated the full exterior with Sherwin Williams SuperPaint. The paint does more than add color. On primed fiber cement, it seals the surface and adds a moisture layer that helps the boards last even longer.

• Painted siding, stucco, and wooden overhangs
• Coated fascia and soffit up to 24"
• Painted gutters, downspouts, and the porch ceiling for a unified finish

What were the results?

The home went from tired and patchy to crisp and consistent. Every surface now shares the same clean tone, and the fiber cement gives Riverlawn a low-maintenance exterior for years ahead. On-site work wrapped on June 5, 2026.

• Textured cedar-mill walls with no warping worries
• Fully sealed, uniform paint across all exterior trim
• A final punch-out pass before the walkthrough