Siding & Exterior Painting in Somerset, Round Rock, TX

Why did this Somerset home need new siding?

The original exterior had reached the end of its useful life. Somerset homes in this pocket of Round Rock date back a couple of decades, and their old cladding tends to swell, crack, and fade over time. This one showed the same wear.

• Weathered boards that no longer held a clean paint line
• Fascia and soffit ready for replacement, not just a recoat
• Porch columns and garage jambs left exposed to moisture

What did we find when we inspected the home?

When our crew walked the exterior, the pattern was clear. Sun and moisture had done the most damage on the west and south faces, where afternoon heat sits hardest. We also flagged the brick pocket transitions and garage door jambs as weak points where water could sneak behind the wall. Those small gaps are exactly what homeowners tend to miss until rot shows up years later. Catching them during the siding phase saved a bigger repair down the road.

• West and south walls showed the heaviest fading
• Brick pockets needed new 1" x 4" trim to seal the edge
• Garage door jambs, including the double, called for wrapping

What materials did we use, and why?

We went with James Hardie's 8.25-inch Select Cedar Mill in fiber cement, primed and ready for paint. That profile gives a natural wood-grain look without the maintenance headaches real cedar brings in this climate. Fiber cement doesn't swell in humidity or shrink in a 100-degree stretch, and it shrugs off the hail that rolls through Central Texas most springs. The wider 8.25-inch reveal also suits the scale of these Somerset homes better than a narrow board. It was the smart long-term choice for a house that takes a beating from both sun and storms.

• Hardie 6" fascia with a 1x2 backer for a solid edge
• Hardie soffit installed with H-mold for tight seams
• Porch columns and posts wrapped in 3/4" Hardie trim
• ABC Supply handled the material delivery to the site

How did the paint work go?

The painting phase followed close behind the siding, running two days shortly after install. We used Sherwin Williams coatings across the exterior for color depth and UV resistance. Quality paint matters here because our summer sun fades cheap product fast.

• Fascia and soffit painted up to 24"
• Garage doors coated to match the new scheme
• A set of two shutters refinished for contrast
• Full surface painting priced by the square

What were the results?

The home came out looking new from the curb, with every trim detail sealed and coated. The Hardie shell and Sherwin Williams finish work together to keep moisture out and color locked in. Two rounds of yard cleanup and punch-list items closed the job on November 4, 2022.

• Continuous, sealed exterior with no exposed gaps
• Unified paint color across siding, trim, and doors
• Clean site handoff after a double punch-out pass