Full James Hardie Select Cedar Mill 8.25" Fiber Cement Siding Replacement | Pella Daylight Max Vinyl Replacement Windows
This Round Rock project centered on a full siding replacement using James Hardie fiber cement. We installed 8.25-inch Select Cedar Mill panels in a Custom Colonial Roughsawn profile. Hardie board stands up to hail, heat, and moisture better than wood or vinyl in this climate. Crews also handled fascia, soffit, and a fresh coat of paint to finish the exterior clean.
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We replaced the home's older windows with Pella Daylight Max vinyl units. These windows seal tightly against Central Texas heat and dust. The vinyl frames won't warp or fade the way older sashes had. Paired with the new Hardie siding, they gave the whole exterior a tighter, updated envelope.
The homeowner found Austin Pro through an internet search and reached out on February 28, 2023. That first conversation covered the failing siding and the aging windows on this Round Rock home.
We inspected the exterior the same day the lead came in, February 28, 2023. The assessment flagged sun-faded, warping siding and early moisture issues around the fascia and soffit lines.
We built the estimate around James Hardie Select Cedar Mill siding and Pella Daylight Max windows. The homeowner reviewed profile and paint selections, and the project was approved on March 28, 2023.
The window install came first, back in May, once the Pella order arrived from our April purchase. We set every unit, sealed it up, then let the crew shift focus to siding once the openings were dialed in. On July 11 we wrapped the exterior in James Hardie Select Cedar Mill 8.25-inch lap. We finished by painting the fascia, soffit, doors, and garage doors so the whole front elevation came together at once.
We finished with two yard cleanups and a full punch-out the same day, then invoiced on July 11, 2023. The job closed on July 20, 2023, with both James Hardie and Pella manufacturer warranties in place.
We re-clad a Round Rock home in James Hardie fiber cement siding and swapped its aging windows for Pella vinyl units — all in a single-day install on July 11, 2023. The home traded warped, sun-beaten siding for a tight, storm-ready exterior.
The original siding had taken a beating. Years of direct Texas sun left it faded, and the panels had started to warp and pull loose along the seams. Older homes around Round Rock often carry siding that was never rated for this kind of heat.
When we pulled the old material, we found the real story behind the failing siding. Moisture had been sneaking behind the loose seams, and the fascia and soffit showed the early signs of rot that homeowners almost never catch from the ground. That is the part people get wrong — they see faded siding and think it's cosmetic. Underneath, the water intrusion was already working on the wood trim. We addressed the fascia and soffit up to 24 inches, primed everything, and made sure the new envelope started with a dry, sound base.
We chose James Hardie Select Cedar Mill 8.25" fiber cement in a Custom Colonial Roughsawn profile. Fiber cement is the right call here for a simple reason: it doesn't flinch at Central Texas weather. Hail that dents vinyl and cracks wood tends to bounce off Hardie board. The 100-degree summers that warp lesser materials don't move it, and cedar pollen washes off a painted Hardie surface without staining. We ran it primed and ready for a finish coat, then painted the fascia, soffit, garage doors, and entry doors to tie the whole exterior together.
We installed Pella Daylight Max vinyl replacement windows alongside the siding work. Doing both together let us seal the window openings clean before the new Hardie went up around them. That gives you a tighter transition than tackling either job alone.
The home now has a matched exterior — new siding, new windows, freshly painted trim and doors. It's built to handle the swings this region throws at it, from summer heat to spring hail. The full punch-out and two yard cleanups left the site clean on the same day we finished.
The install itself wrapped in a single day on July 11, 2023. The full timeline ran from approval in late March to close-out on July 20, with material staging in between.
Round Rock sits in hail and heat country. Fiber cement resists both far better than wood or vinyl siding, and it holds paint through the seasons without swelling or cracking. Cedar pollen rinses off instead of staining.
This siding-and-windows job fell in the $25,000–$30,000 range. Final pricing depends on square footage, trim detail, and window count.
Both James Hardie fiber cement and Pella vinyl windows carry manufacturer warranties. We also handle any punch-list follow-up after the walkthrough, which is part of how we close every job.
Austin Pro crafts exteriors that not only captivate but also promise steadfast protection and reliability, embodying the vibrant spirit of Austin in every facade. Your home's exterior is its silent storyteller and first impression; let us help it speak volumes without uttering a word.
