James Hardie Elite Preferred

Siding Replacement & Installation in Austin, TX

Austin Pro has replaced siding on over 5,000 Central Texas homes since 2009. We're one of the few James Hardie Elite Preferred contractors in the region — factory-trained, held to a higher standard, and backed by a 4.9-star average across 474 reviews.

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Why it matters

Your Siding Takes More Abuse Than Anything Else on Your Home

Your roof gets the rain. Your siding gets everything else — 300+ days of UV, triple-digit heat radiating off the walls, hail every spring, and humidity sneaking behind panels through failed caulk and aging seams.

That's why we install James Hardie fiber cement on the majority of our projects. It doesn't warp, rot, burn, or attract termites. And when it's installed correctly — flashed, sealed, and gapped right — it lasts for decades. Prefer the look of real wood?

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Durability

Built to Withstand

James Hardie fiber cement siding is built for Central Texas. It resists moisture, heat, impact, and fading far better than many traditional materials, which means fewer repairs, less upkeep, and a sharper-looking exterior for years to come. For us, durability isn’t a bonus — it’s the baseline.

Curb Appeal

First Impressions Last

New siding does more than protect your home — it changes how it looks and feels. The right profile, color, and trim details can turn a house that blends in into one that stands out for the right reasons. We help homeowners find a siding style that fits both the home and the neighborhood.

Fire Protection

Safety First

In parts of Central Texas, fire resistance matters. James Hardie fiber cement siding is noncombustible, so it won’t ignite the way wood or vinyl can. It’s one more reason it’s become such a trusted choice for homeowners who want durability, safety, and long-term peace of mind.

The Product

Why We Recommend
James Hardie Fiber Cement

Fire Resistant

Non-combustible fiber cement. Won't ignite, melt, or feed flames the way vinyl and wood siding can.

UV & Heat Tough

Engineered for climates like Austin. Won't warp, swell, or sag — even through triple-digit summers.

ColorPlus Finish

Factory-baked paint that holds its color for 15+ years. No fading, no chalking, no repainting.

Pest Proof

Termites, woodpeckers, and insects can't damage fiber cement. No treatments, no worries.

Moisture Resistant

Won't rot, swell, or absorb water like wood and hardboard. Critical in Central Texas humidity.

30-Year Warranty

Non-prorated product warranty from James Hardie — fully backed when installed by an Elite Preferred contractor.

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Prefer Engineered Wood? We Also Install LP SmartSide

James Hardie is our flagship and what we install on the majority of homes — but it isn't the only quality option. For homeowners who want the warmth and authentic grain of real wood, LP SmartSide is an engineered-wood siding treated to resist rot, fungal decay, and termites. It installs faster, takes paint beautifully, and stands up well to Central Texas weather. If you're weighing wood against fiber cement, we'll walk you through the trade-offs honestly — no pressure either way.

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How It works

What To Expect

Free Inspection

We walk your home's exterior, check your current siding, inspect flashing and moisture barriers, and tell you what we're seeing. No sales pitch.

Detailed Proposal

You get a written estimate — materials, labor, timeline, warranty, colors, and financing. Multiple options if they exist, so you can compare.

Expert Install

Our crews handle tear-off, prep, housewrap, and installation. Afterwards our crews will clean the site and make sure everything is presentation ready.

Free Walkthrough

We walk the house with you. You get your Lifetime Workmanship Warranty and manufacturer warranty paperwork. If anything isn't right, we fix it.

HARDIE® BOARD & BATTEN

Bold and Striking

Embrace the enduring charm of Board and Batten siding. A blend of traditional warmth and modern durability, this siding style enhances your home with its distinctive vertical aesthetic while offering robust protection against diverse weather conditions. Embrace the enduring charm of Board and Batten siding.

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HARDIE® PLANK LAP SIDING

The Classic Choice

Hardie® Plank lap siding is the gold standard in durability and aesthetic appeal. Known for its robustness, it's the go-to for homeowners seeking both protection and style. It complements various architectural designs, making it a versatile choice for any home.

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HARDIE® SHINGLE SIDING

Charming Versatility

Hardie® Shingle siding is not just for Cape Cod-style homes. Its unique texture mimics cedar shake but with less upkeep. It adds a rustic charm to any home style, making it a versatile and durable choice for any homeowner.

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LP® SmartSide® Lap Siding

LP® SmartSide® ExpertFini

LP® SmartSide® Lap Siding is available primed or prefinished in 16 colors, with either Cedar or Brushed Smooth textures. Versatile enough to achieve your ideal look, get started by requesting a quote from an LP® SmartSide® preferred contractor today.

LP® SmartSide® ExpertFinish® Cedar Texture Shake Lap Siding

ExpertFinish® SmartSide®

LP® SmartSide® ExpertFinish® Cedar Texture Shake Lap Siding deliver easy maintenance and a lively, textured effect for your home. Find an LP® SmartSide® preferred contractor near you today.

LP® SmartSide® ExpertFinish® Panel & Vertical Siding

SmartSide® ExpertFinish®

LP® SmartSide® ExpertFinish® Panel & Vertical Siding allows you to achieve the board and batten look with the durability and weather-resistance of engineered wood technology. Find an LP® SmartSide® preferred contractor near you today.

Financing Options Available

Upgrade your siding now—pay over time with flexible terms and fast approvals. Financing options starting at 0% for 24 Months and 4.99% For 60 Months.

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APR For 60 Months

On approved credit. Terms vary. Ask for details

APR For 24 Months

On approved credit. Terms vary. Ask for details

WARRANTY

You Get It in Writing. Every Time.

Our Lifetime Workmanship Warranty isn't a footnote — it's a promise we actually stand behind. If something isn't right with the installation, we come back and make it right. No runaround, no finger-pointing at the manufacturer. James Hardie products also carry their own industry-leading material warranties, so your siding is protected from two directions. We explain all of it clearly before we start, not buried in paperwork after.

SATISFACTION

We're Done When You're Happy — Not When We Are

From the first conversation to the final walkthrough, you'll know exactly what's happening, why, and when. Our siding contractors keep you informed at every stage, flag anything unexpected before acting on it, and don't consider a job finished until you've walked the site and signed off. That's not a policy — it's just how we work. It's also why the majority of our new customers in Austin come from referrals by people we've already worked for.

SUPPORT

Real People. Real Answers. No Runaround.

Have a question about siding profiles, color options, or what James Hardie product makes the most sense for your home's style and exposure? Just ask. Our team knows this stuff cold — and we give you straight answers, not a sales pitch. That same availability doesn't end when the job does. If something comes up after installation, you're not starting over with a call center. You're calling the same people who did the work.

CRAFTSMANSHIP

The Details Are Where It Shows

Good siding installation isn't just about getting the boards up — it's about what happens at every corner, every window wrap, every transition point, and every penetration. That's where shortcuts show up years later as water damage, gaps, and rot. Our crews measure precisely, flash and seal correctly, and finish trim with the kind of attention that makes the whole job look intentional. It's the difference between siding that was installed and siding that was done right.

EXPERIENCE

15 Years. 5,000+ Austin Area Homes.

We've been doing this in Central Texas since 2009 — through hailstorms, brutal summers, building booms, and everything in between. That's not just a number. It means we've seen what holds up and what doesn't on Austin homes specifically. We know which products perform in this climate, which installation methods matter here, and how to handle the surprises that come up on older homes. That experience shows in every job we take on.

QUALITY

We Don't Cut Corners. Ever.

We only install products we'd put on our own homes — starting with James Hardie, the most trusted name in fiber cement siding, and extending to every piece of trim, flashing, and fastener on the job. Quality isn't a marketing word for us. It's the standard our reputation is built on, and in a city where word travels as fast as it does in Austin, that reputation is everything. Every siding project we complete across Central Texas has to meet the same bar — because our name is on all of it.

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James Hardie Trim

Cedar Park | Anderson Mill West | Windows & Siding | 09-02-26 | APS-4843

Cedar Park

The siding portion of this project used James Hardie fiber cement trim. It was a focused trim scope, not a replacement of the home's full siding.

Installation of 32 Custom NT Windows Executive Vinyl Replacement Windows | James Hardie Fiber Cement Trim Included in Exterior Scope

Cedar Park

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8.25" Select Cedar Mill

Round Rock | Greenslopes at Lake Creek | Siding & Windows | 08-25-26 | APS-4852

Round Rock

We installed James Hardie 8.25-inch Select Cedar Mill fiber cement siding and finished it with Sherwin Williams Super Paint. The work also included wall sheathing, R-13 insulation, and soffit painting, giving the home a finished exterior.

James Hardie Select Cedar Mill Siding with OSB Sheathing and R-13 Insulation | Eleven NT Windows Executive Vinyl Replacement Windows

Round Rock

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-97.6635630.50358

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8.25" Select Cedar Mill

Austin | Tanglewood Forest | Siding & Exterior Painting | 08-12-26 | APS-4812

Austin

We installed James Hardie fiber cement siding in an 8.25-inch Select Cedar Mill profile. The new siding gave this Austin home a consistent exterior finish.

James Hardie 8.25-Inch Select Cedar Mill Fiber Cement Siding | Sherwin Williams SuperPaint Exterior Painting Across a Five-Trade Project

Austin

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-97.8198230.18283

James Hardie

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8.25" Primed Select Cedar Mill

Cedar Park | Anderson Mill West | Siding & Exterior Painting | 08-12-26 | APS-4878

Cedar Park

We installed James Hardie fiber cement siding in an 8.25-inch Primed Select Cedar Mill profile on this Cedar Park home. The scope also included James Hardie trim, fascia, and garage door jamb work for a finished exterior.

James Hardie 8.25-Inch Cedar Mill Fiber Cement Siding and Trim | Sherwin Williams SuperPaint Across Siding and Exterior Details

Cedar Park

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-97.8415330.46499

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Colonial Smooth

Austin | Canyon Ridge | Siding & Exterior Painting | 08-10-26 | APS-4870

Austin

We installed James Hardie Colonial Smooth fiber cement siding on this Austin home. The scope also included wall sheathing, giving the siding work a defined backing component.

James Hardie Colonial Smooth Fiber Cement Siding with 7/16-Inch OSB Sheathing | Sherwin Williams SuperPaint Across Siding, Trim, Doors, and Porch Ceiling

Austin

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-97.8047130.39072

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8.25" Primed Select Cedar Mill

Austin | Circle C North | Siding | 07-28-26 | APS-4868

Austin

We installed James Hardie fiber cement siding in the 8.25-inch Primed Select Cedar Mill profile. The Austin project also included brick-pocket trim, garage-door jamb wraps, and painted siding for a coordinated finish.

James Hardie 8.25-Inch Cedar Mill Fiber Cement Siding | Custom 6-Inch Seamless Aluminum Gutters and Exterior Trim Work

Austin

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-97.8855330.21098

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HardiePlank Select Cedar Mill 8.25"

Buda | Ashford Park | Siding & Shingle Roofing | 07-20-26 | APS-4835

Buda

We wrapped this Ashford Park home in James Hardie HardiePlank Select Cedar Mill 8.25" fiber cement siding. The crew handled fascia, soffit, porch ceiling, brick pockets, and garage door jamb wraps, then painted everything with Sherwin Williams Super Paint. The result is a fresh, low-maintenance exterior built to shrug off Central Texas heat and hail.

Complete James Hardie HardiePlank Select Cedar Mill Siding Installation | Full Shingle Roof Replacement with Sherwin Williams SuperPaint Finish

Buda

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-97.8289130.08027

James Hardie

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HardiePlank Select Cedar Mill 8.25"

Austin | Maple Run | Siding & Gutters | 07-20-26 | APS-4849

Austin

We replaced this Maple Run home's siding with James Hardie HardiePlank Select Cedar Mill in the 8.25" profile. The crew also swapped out the old wall sheathing with fresh 7/16" OSB before the new boards went on. Sherwin Williams Super Paint finished the job a bit later for a clean, lasting look.

Complete James Hardie HardiePlank Select Cedar Mill Fiber Cement Siding Installation | Full Gutter Replacement with New OSB Wall Sheathing and Sherwin Williams Finish

Austin

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-97.8573130.19853

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James Hardie Lap 8.25" Select Cedarmill or Smooth

Austin | Hillside Vista | Metal Roofing | 08-24-26 | APS-4934

Austin

We installed James Hardie fiber cement lap siding at the roofline and roof-to-wall areas. The work also included painted decking and soffit repair, leaving those adjoining surfaces finished.

24-Gauge McElroy Metal Snap Lock Standing Seam Roof | James Hardie Roofline Siding and Painted Soffit Repair

Austin

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-97.815730.28345

McElroy Metal

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Select Cedar Mill 8.25"

Austin | Legend Oaks | Shingle Roofing | 08-07-26 | APS-4927

Austin

We installed James Hardie Select Cedar Mill fiber cement siding in the 8.25" profile as a smaller siding scope alongside the new roof. Its textured face gives a cedar look without the siding itself being wood.

GAF Timberline HDZ Roof Replacement on an 8/12 Pitch | Targeted James Hardie Select Cedar Mill Fiber-Cement Siding

Austin

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-97.8700230.22108

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Siding FAQ

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How long does a siding replacement typically take?

A siding replacement typically takes 1 to 2 weeks, including the painting process. The duration depends on factors such as the size of your home, the complexity of the job, weather conditions, and the type of siding being installed. For a more accurate timeline, consult with your contractor.

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What are the warranties you receive for siding replacement when working with Austin Pro?

When you work with Austin Pro for siding replacement, you receive the following warranties:

James Hardie Siding: 30 years on the siding and 15 years on the trim.
Austin Pro Workmanship: Lifetime warranty on labor.

For more details on coverage and terms, contact Austin Pro directly.

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Does my new siding need to be painted after installation?

When you choose Austin Pro for your James Hardie siding, we take care of both installation and painting. After installing the siding, we'll paint it with one of over 1,700 colors from Sherwin-Williams. We offer free consultations and color matching to ensure your new siding complements your existing colors. Once you sign the contract, we'll quickly begin the color selection process to help you find the perfect shade for your home.

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Does Austin Pro do soffit and fascia?

Yes, Austin Pro handles soffit and fascia installation. We provide comprehensive services for these components, which are crucial for protecting your roof’s edges and improving your home's ventilation. If you need repairs or replacements, our team can help with both soffit and fascia to ensure your home remains in top condition.

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What kind of siding does Austin Pro offer?

Austin Pro offers James Hardie siding, a top choice for durability and low maintenance. Made from fiber cement, James Hardie siding is resistant to fire, pests, and harsh weather. It comes in a variety of styles and colors, including options that mimic the look of wood or masonry. This siding provides long-lasting protection while enhancing the aesthetic appeal of your home. For detailed information and to select the best James Hardie siding for your needs, contact Austin Pro directly.

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What Actually Happens Behind the Wall When You Replace Siding and Windows Separately

Your siding isn't what keeps water out — the drainage plane behind it is, and your window openings are where that system holds or fails. Here's the building science case for replacing windows and siding at the same time, plus the honest rule for when splitting the projects actually makes sense.

August 18, 2026

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Dark exterior paint used to mean a sweltering west wall — but near-infrared reflective pigments have quietly changed that equation. The 2026 "cool wall" colors on major paint decks can hit SRI scores that were impossible in older dark paints. Here's how to verify the science before you commit to a color.

August 1, 2026

Siding

The Painting Mistake That Peels Off Half of Buda's Homes Within Two Summers

Fresh exterior paint in Buda, Kyle, and Dripping Springs often starts peeling before the second summer is over — and it's almost never the paint's fault. Surface temperature during application, bad prep, and Central Texas humidity swings are the real culprits. Here's exactly what goes wrong and how to stop it.

July 5, 2026

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Is Austin’s heat-and-hail combo quietly wrecking your siding and why LP Smart Siding holds up better

Austin's extreme heat and hail cycles cause hidden siding damage that most homeowners don't notice until it's too late. This guide breaks down the four most common failure zones on Central Texas homes and explains why LP Smart Siding is built to handle conditions that builder-grade materials simply can't. If you're seeing soft spots, peeling paint, or recurring caulk failures, learn what those signs really mean — and what to do before the next storm season.

June 19, 2026

Siding

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.

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