Fiber Cement Siding Installation • Hail Damage Replacement • Bell County
Temple homeowners deal with a siding nemesis that vinyl simply can’t handle: the combination of golf-ball hail and 105°F summers in the same calendar year. Vinyl becomes brittle in the cold snaps and warps in the heat. James Hardie fiber cement was engineered for exactly this environment.
Glacier Home Exteriors installs James Hardie fiber cement siding for homeowners throughout Temple and surrounding Bell County. We handle hail-damaged siding replacement, full exterior re-siding, and insurance claims — with factory-applied ColorPlus Technology finishes and a 30-year non-prorated warranty on all James Hardie products.
Vinyl siding has two fatal weaknesses in Central Texas: it becomes brittle at low temperatures and cracks or shatters under hail impact, and it softens and warps in sustained 100°F+ heat. Either problem leaves your home exposed to moisture infiltration.
James Hardie HardiePlank fiber cement doesn’t share these weaknesses. It’s manufactured to HardieZone specifications for the Southern climate zone — meaning it’s tested for exactly the temperature swings, UV exposure, and impact forces that Central Texas produces. It holds paint for 15+ years with factory ColorPlus finishes, resists termites and rot by nature (no organic material), and is Class A fire-rated.
For HOA communities in Temple, James Hardie’s wide profile and color range makes compliance straightforward. We help verify color approval before ordering materials.
Hail damages vinyl siding immediately — circular cracks, fractures, or complete punctures at the point of impact. Fiber cement and painted wood siding show surface chipping and structural compromises. Most Texas homeowner insurance policies cover hail-damaged siding as a named peril.
Glacier Home Exteriors inspects and documents siding damage for insurance purposes at no cost. We produce a written damage report with photographs your adjuster can use, attend adjuster visits when needed, and advocate for your complete coverage. We work with all major insurance carriers in Texas.
We remove existing siding material and inspect the house wrap and sheathing beneath. Any water-damaged or structurally compromised sheathing is addressed before new siding goes on — we never cover a problem. We install or replace the moisture management layer, properly flash all windows, doors, and transitions, then install HardiePlank from the bottom course working up.
All corners, trim, penetrations, and transitions are finished to James Hardie installation specifications. We caulk all joints with exterior-rated elastomeric caulk and complete a final walk-through inspection before we consider the job done.
James Hardie fiber cement siding replacement in the Temple market typically runs $12,000–$30,000 for a full home exterior, depending on home size, stories, existing siding removal complexity, and the profile selected. Partial replacement — one elevation or a specific damaged area — is considerably less.
Vinyl siding is less expensive upfront ($7,000–$16,000) but carries a significantly shorter effective lifespan in Texas conditions. Many homeowners find that Hardie’s longevity, lower maintenance, and insurance coverage make it the better long-term value. Free itemized estimates on all projects.
James Hardie carries a 30-year non-prorated warranty and typically lasts 50+ years in Texas with proper maintenance. The fiber cement composite does not rot, warp from thermal cycling, crack in freeze events, or attract termites.
A full siding replacement on a single-story home typically takes 3–5 days. Two-story homes or complex profiles may take 5–7 days.
Yes. We pull the HOA’s approved color palette, match it to James Hardie’s ColorPlus Technology or field-paint options, and verify compliance before ordering materials. No surprises.
Call or text 254-265-8898 or request online. Free inspections, written estimates, 30-year manufacturer warranty + workmanship warranty on all siding projects.
