Siding in Fern Bluff, Round Rock, TX

Why did this Fern Bluff home need new siding?

The old boards had taken years of abuse from Round Rock summers and spring storms. Heat cycling and moisture had left them tired and no longer sealing the home the way they should.

• Original wood-style siding showed age and weather wear
• The exterior needed a material that handles 100-degree heat without warping
• Hail resistance mattered here, given Central Texas storm seasons
• The homeowner wanted a clean cedar look without the upkeep of real wood

What did the crew find during the tear-off?

Once we pulled the old siding, the real story showed up underneath. We found sections of wall sheathing that had gone soft, which is common on homes this age in Round Rock where humidity and small leaks work behind the boards over time. This is the part homeowners never see, and it's exactly why a real re-clad beats slapping new siding over old problems. We replaced the bad panels with fresh 7/16" OSB wall sheathing so the new James Hardie had a solid, flat base to fasten to. Skipping that step is the single biggest mistake we see on DIY and budget siding jobs.

Why James Hardie Select Cedar Mill for this home?

Fiber cement was the clear pick for a Central Texas exterior. It doesn't feed termites, it won't rot, and it holds its shape when the thermometer climbs past 100.

• HardiePlank Select Cedar Mill 8.25" gives a wood-grain face without real cedar's maintenance
• Fiber cement resists hail impact better than vinyl or wood
• The 8.25" lap profile suits the home's scale and lines
• We wrapped the garage door jambs, including a split double (two singles), for a finished edge

How did the paint phase go?

After the siding cured and was set, we moved into the painting phase. Both the siding and paint work each ran multiple days, so the crew could keep coverage even and let coats dry properly in the summer heat. We used Sherwin Williams SuperPaint across the full exterior. Painting Hardie the right way matters: rush the coats in July and you trap heat and get uneven fade later. We took our time so the color would hold.

• Full siding painted with Sherwin Williams SuperPaint
• Fascia and soffit painted up to 24"
• Garage doors coated to match
• A two-piece shutter set painted for a cohesive front elevation

What were the results?

The home went from weather-worn to sharp and sealed. New fiber cement plus a full paint system means the exterior is set for years of Round Rock summers and storm seasons.

• A consistent cedar-grain look across every wall
• UV-resistant color on siding, trim, doors, and shutters
• Two rounds of yard cleanup and punch-out to leave the site tidy
• Material delivered through ABC Supply and local Gtown Lumber and Supply