Siding & Exterior Painting in Spicewood, TX

Why did this Spicewood home need new siding?

Homes out in the Hill Country take a beating that most people underestimate. This one showed the wear you'd expect after years of 100-degree summers and spring hail.

• Old siding had lost its seal and paint bond
• Gable vents were cracked and letting weather in
• Front porch railing and trim looked tired and chalky
• Sun-facing walls needed a material that won't warp

What did the crew find during the tear-off?

Once the old siding came down, we got a real look at the wall behind it. The sheathing had soft, uneven spots, so we didn't just skin over the problem. We installed fresh 1/2" OSB sheathing across the affected areas to give the new boards a flat, solid nail base. This matters more than most homeowners think. If you hang new siding over a wavy or weak substrate, every dip telegraphs through, and fasteners lose their grip during freeze-and-heat swings. A straight base is why this finish looks crisp and stays put.

• Replaced compromised sheathing before any new board went up
• Squared and leveled the wall plane for clean course lines
• Checked fastener depth for wind and hail exposure

What materials did we use, and why?

We chose James Hardie 8.25" HardiePlank in the Select Cedar Mill texture. Fiber cement is the smart call in Spicewood, and here's the real reason. It doesn't feed the moisture-and-heat cycle that makes wood cup and vinyl soften. Cedar pollen season coats everything out here, and Hardie's dense surface wipes down without staining. The 8.25-inch reveal gives a broad, clean shadow line that suits Hill Country home styles. We ran it primed, then finished on site so the color and caulk lines were sealed as one system.

• 8.25" Primed Select Cedar Mill lap siding
• Wood-grain texture without real wood upkeep
• Rated for high heat and impact from hail
• Painted with Sherwin Williams coatings

How did the installation and painting go?

The install and paint finish wrapped up May 12, 2023. Everything went smoothly because the prep work behind it was done right.

• Replaced and painted the vinyl gable vents
• Painted fascia and soffit runs from 25" up to 36" and open soffit
• Painted the front porch railing to match trim
• Two rounds of yard cleanup and punch-out

What were the final results?

The home now has a uniform, weather-ready exterior that reads as new construction. Boards, trim, vents, and railing all share one finish, so nothing looks patched.

• Consistent color across siding, fascia, and soffit
• Sealed gable vents keep attic weather out
• Low-maintenance surface that fights cedar-pollen buildup
• Delivered within the March-to-May window we set at approval