Authorized James Hardie Installer • Central Texas • 30-Year Warranty
James Hardie fiber cement siding is the most trusted exterior cladding product in America — and for homeowners in Central Texas, it’s the clear right answer. Engineered to handle hail, heat, humidity, and freeze events without warping, rotting, or cracking, HardiePlank outperforms vinyl and wood in every climate stress category that matters in this region.
Glacier Home Exteriors is an authorized James Hardie installer serving the Waco–Temple–Killeen corridor and surrounding Central Texas communities. We install the full James Hardie product line with factory-applied ColorPlus Technology finishes, backed by the manufacturer’s 30-year non-prorated warranty and our written workmanship warranty.
HardiePlank lap siding is manufactured from Portland cement, sand, and cellulose fibers compressed under high pressure. The result is a material that looks exactly like natural wood grain at any distance but shares none of wood’s vulnerabilities: it doesn’t rot, crack, split, or attract termites. It doesn’t warp in sustained heat or shatter in freeze events. And at the weights and velocities typical of Central Texas hailstorms, it resists impact far better than any vinyl product on the market.
James Hardie products come in HardieZone specifications — versions engineered for specific climate zones. HardieZone 10 (the Southern climate specification) is designed for hot summers, high humidity, and impact forces, and is what we install throughout Central Texas.
Standard painted siding needs repainting every 5–7 years in Texas. James Hardie’s ColorPlus Technology factory-applies color in a baked-on finish process that produces a harder, more uniform coat than field painting can achieve. ColorPlus finishes carry a 15-year limited warranty against fading and chipping — three times the typical exterior paint life in Central Texas conditions.
The color palette is extensive: classic whites and creams, earthy neutrals, bold statement colors, and custom options. For HOA communities with approved color palettes, we match exactly to approval specifications before ordering materials.
HardiePlank Lap Siding is the signature product — horizontal lap boards in 6″, 7.25″, and 8.25″ widths with smooth or wood-grain texture. It’s the most popular siding profile in Texas and the most direct replacement for existing lap-style siding.
HardiePanel Vertical Siding provides a contemporary board-and-batten look when used with HardieTrim boards. Increasingly popular in new construction and modern remodels throughout the Central Texas market.
HardieTrim corner boards, window casing, fascia, and frieze boards complete the installation with a fully coordinated exterior that uses the same fiber cement durability throughout.
Hail large enough to damage roofing almost always damages siding too. Vinyl siding may shatter immediately. Fiber cement shows chipping and surface damage. Either qualifies for coverage under most Texas homeowner insurance policies. Glacier Home Exteriors provides free post-storm siding inspections and complete photographic documentation for insurance claims, at no additional charge.
For Central Texas homeowners, yes — clearly. Vinyl needs replacement every 15–20 years in this climate; Hardie lasts 30–50+ years. It holds paint 3x longer, significantly resists hail, and adds measurable resale value. Buyers in the Central Texas market recognize and price the material accordingly.
A full home re-side with James Hardie typically runs $12,000–$30,000 in the Central Texas market depending on home size, story count, and profile selected. Individual elevation replacements are less. Free estimates provided on all projects.
Look for circular impact marks, chipped paint, cracks at seam edges, or dents in aluminum gutters and downspouts (a reliable proxy indicator). Glacier Home Exteriors provides free post-storm inspections and damage reports for insurance purposes.
Yes. We routinely work with HOA community standards in Sun City Georgetown, Teravista, and other Central Texas HOA communities. We verify color compliance before ordering and can assist with HOA submission documentation.
Serving Temple, Waco, Killeen, Georgetown, Belton, Harker Heights, and all of Central Texas. Call or text 254-265-8898.
