Siding & Exterior Painting in Round Rock, TX (January 2024)

Why did this Round Rock home need new siding?

The old siding had taken years of abuse. Central Texas summers push past 100 degrees, spring brings hail, and cedar pollen coats everything for weeks. Those cycles wear down softer materials fast.

• The original boards showed swelling and soft spots at the seams
• Paint was peeling where moisture had crept behind the siding
• The homeowner wanted a fix that would not need redoing in a few years

What did we find when we pulled the old siding?

Once the crew started removing boards, the reasons for the failure were clear. Moisture had worked its way behind the siding at several joints, and the surface was no longer sealing the way it should. This is the part homeowners rarely see coming. Siding looks fine from the curb long after it has stopped doing its job, and by the time paint bubbles or boards feel soft, water has often been getting in for a while. Catching it here, before the sheathing took real damage, saved this home a much bigger repair down the road.

What materials did we use, and why?

We went with James Hardie Custom Colonial Roughsawn fiber cement for one main reason: it holds up to everything Round Rock throws at it. Fiber cement does not swell in humidity, does not feed rot, and takes hail impacts that would dent or crack lesser products. The Roughsawn texture also gives the walls a deep wood-grain look without the upkeep real wood demands. We finished the design with cedar posts and 4x4 cedar for warmth at the entry.

• Hardie trim run in 4-inch, 6-inch, and 8-inch widths per linear foot
• Cedar 4x4 posts installed for structural accent detail
• Material delivered through ABC Supply Co. to keep the schedule tight
• Two yard cleanups and punch-out passes to leave the site spotless

How did the painting bring it together?

With the siding up, our painters moved in to seal and finish every surface. Sherwin Williams SuperPaint was the pick here because it fights fading under relentless Texas sun and shields the boards from moisture and pollen staining.

• Fresh coats on all new siding and Hardie trim
• Fascia and soffit painted up to 24 inches
• Both entry doors and garage doors refinished to match
• One unified color scheme across the full exterior

What were the results?

The home now has a durable, low-maintenance shell built for Central Texas conditions. The Roughsawn texture and fresh paint give it real curb appeal, and the homeowner will not be repainting or repairing boards for many years.

• Weather-sealed exterior ready for heat, hail, and pollen season
• Coordinated finish across siding, trim, doors, and garage doors
• Clean punch-out and yard cleanup at handoff