James Hardie
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James Hardie 6.25" Smooth Fiber Cement Siding Installation | Full Sherwin Williams SuperPaint Exterior Repaint
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James Hardie 6.25" Smooth Fiber Cement Siding Installation | Full Sherwin Williams SuperPaint Exterior Repaint
This West Lake Hills project replaced tired cladding with James Hardie 6.25" Smooth fiber cement in a Primed Select Cedar Mill profile. We added 7/16" OSB wall sheathing on the front for a straighter, stronger substrate. Fiber cement was chosen because it resists warping, moisture, and hail far better than wood in this climate. The finished walls look sharp and need little upkeep year to year.
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Exterior painting followed the siding install using Sherwin Williams SuperPaint for lasting color and coverage. We coated the new Hardie boards, fascia and soffit up to 24 inches, doors, and other surfaces priced per square. Painting primed fiber cement locks in the finish and blocks moisture at the seams. The home now wears one clean, weather-ready color across every elevation.
The homeowner found Austin Pro through an internet search and reached out on July 14, 2023. They wanted a durable exterior that could handle West Lake Hills heat and hail without the upkeep of their aging cladding. We moved the conversation to a prospect on July 18, 2023.
We inspected the exterior and reviewed the condition of the existing walls, especially on the front elevation. The substrate there was not flat or solid enough to carry fiber cement cleanly. That finding shaped the plan to add new sheathing before any siding went up.
We built a scope around James Hardie 6.25" Smooth in Primed Select Cedar Mill, plus a full Sherwin Williams SuperPaint finish and new gutters. The homeowner approved the project on July 22, 2023. Material was ordered through ABC Supply and staged for a mid-October install.
The crew hung the Hardie siding over several days in mid-October, starting with new 7/16" OSB wall sheathing on the front. Painting followed shortly after, covering the new boards, fascia and soffit up to 24 inches, and the doors. We also set 6" seamless aluminum and 5" Senox gutters with 3" x 4" downspouts sized for each section.
We ran two rounds of yard cleanup and punch-out to catch every detail before the walkthrough. The project was invoiced and completed on November 8, 2023, with a clean, uniform exterior across all elevations.
We re-sided and repainted this Live Oak Ridge home in West Lake Hills, TX, swapping aging cladding for James Hardie fiber cement finished in Sherwin Williams SuperPaint. The house now has a straight, sealed, low-maintenance exterior built for the Hill Country climate.
The old cladding was showing its age and no longer sealing the walls the way it should. This homeowner wanted a finish that could take Central Texas weather without constant repair.
Once we started pulling the old material, the front wall needed real attention before anything new went up. The existing substrate was not flat or solid enough to carry fiber cement cleanly, so we added new sheathing rather than fasten over an uneven surface. That extra step matters more than most homeowners realize. Siding is only as straight as the wall behind it, and a wavy substrate telegraphs right through the finished boards. Getting this right up front is why the final walls read so flat and clean.
We went with James Hardie 6.25" Smooth in a Primed Select Cedar Mill profile. Fiber cement handles Austin's heat and hail far better than wood or older composite products. It will not swell with humidity or feed the moisture that rots wood trim.
The Smooth profile keeps the look clean and modern, and the primed board gives paint something reliable to bond to. That primer-plus-paint pairing is the key to longevity here. Skip proper priming and paint fails early at the joints, where our summer sun and driving rain hit hardest.
Once the siding cured, the crew moved to a full exterior repaint. We used Sherwin Williams SuperPaint for its coverage and its ability to hold color under harsh sun.
New siding needs water moving off and away from the walls, so we updated the drainage at the same time. Fresh gutters protect the new cladding and West Lake Hills' limestone-heavy soil around the foundation.
The home now wears one clean, weather-ready finish from top to bottom. The walls are straight, the color is even, and the whole exterior is built to need far less upkeep.
It stands up to the two things that punish exteriors here: relentless summer heat and spring hail. Unlike wood, it will not warp, rot, or swell in humidity, which means fewer repairs over the years.
The siding went up across several days in mid-October 2023, with painting following shortly after. The job was invoiced and completed by November 8, 2023, and closed out in early February 2024.
This full re-side and repaint, including new sheathing and gutters, fell in the $40k–$50k range. Scope, wall condition, and elevation count all move that number on any given home.
The Hardie board came primed, not finished, so paint locks in the surface and seals the seams. Using SuperPaint over primed fiber cement gives you color that holds far longer against Central Texas sun and rain.
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.
