Fiber cement, vinyl, and engineered wood siding installation in Plano, TX and Collin County. HAWC General Contracting — weather-tight results, honest pricing. Free estimates.
Your home's exterior takes the full force of Texas weather. Faded, warped, or damaged siding isn't just an eyesore — it's a moisture problem waiting to happen. Let's replace it right.
Exterior siding in North Texas has a harder job than most homeowners realize. It faces 100°F summer temperatures, UV exposure that fades and cracks inferior products in under a decade, spring hail that can shatter vinyl and dent aluminum in a single storm, and humidity cycles that push moisture in and out of any product that absorbs it. HAWC General Contracting installs siding that's selected and installed for these specific conditions — not just what happens to be in stock at the closest supplier. We serve Plano and the surrounding Collin County area with proper material recommendations, weather-tight installation, and work that looks right on the house when we're done.
Siding installation has a number of steps that matter for long-term performance — and that are commonly skipped in the interest of speed:
Existing siding removal and sheathing inspection: We remove existing siding completely and inspect the sheathing underneath. In homes with aluminum or older vinyl siding, it's common to find areas of sheathing damage, insect damage, or moisture intrusion at window corners and horizontal transitions. Those issues need to be addressed before new siding goes on — not hidden behind it.
House wrap installation: A continuous water-resistive barrier (WRB) goes over the sheathing before siding is installed. This is what protects the wall assembly when water gets behind the siding — which it does, even in well-installed systems. Proper laps (bottom over top, like shingles) and correctly integrated flashing at windows and penetrations are the details that make this layer actually work.
Flashing at windows, doors, and penetrations: Every opening in the wall is a potential water entry point. Kick-out flashing at roof-wall intersections, window head flashing, and properly sealed penetration collars are the installation details that determine whether water finds its way into the wall assembly over time. We don't skip flashing because it's the non-visible work — it's the most important work.
Proper clearances: Fiber cement siding requires specific clearances above grade (minimum 6") and above horizontal surfaces (minimum 2" above roofing, decks, and patios) to prevent moisture accumulation at the bottom edge. These clearances are installation requirements, not suggestions — violating them voids the manufacturer warranty and causes premature failure.
Collin County is in one of the most active hail corridors in the country. McKinney, Plano, Frisco, and Allen regularly see 1"–2" hail events that damage Class 3-rated products and can penetrate Class 1 and Class 2 vinyl. If you're replacing siding that was hail-damaged, we recommend upgrading to a product with Class 4 impact rating — the highest rating available for residential siding.
James Hardie fiber cement products have earned Class 4 impact ratings for most of their product line. Certain impact-rated vinyl products also carry Class 4. Your homeowner's insurance may offer premium discounts for Class 4 rated siding in hail-prone zip codes — worth asking your agent before finalizing material selection.
Fiber cement comes in two forms: pre-painted (ColorPlus finish from James Hardie, factory-applied in a controlled environment) and primed (field-painted on-site during or after installation). ColorPlus carries a 15-year color fade and chalk warranty and avoids the need to paint immediately after installation. Field-painted fiber cement is more flexible on color choice but requires a high-quality exterior paint — we use Sherwin-Williams Duration or equivalent — and proper application technique for adhesion to primed cement substrate.
We coordinate painting as part of the siding project so the finished house doesn't sit with primed-only siding waiting for a painter to be scheduled. The paint and siding work happens in sequence, and the project closes when the entire exterior is finished and cleaned up.
A full re-siding of a standard two-story Plano home (2,000–3,000 sq ft of siding area) typically takes 5–8 days. Single-story homes are often 3–5 days. Partial replacements on smaller sections can be completed in 1–2 days. Material lead time for fiber cement products is typically 1–2 weeks; we order before the start date to keep the project on schedule.
Fiber cement installation in the DFW market runs $8–$14 per installed square foot for most standard applications, depending on profile, story count, and complexity. Vinyl is typically $5–$9. Engineered wood falls between the two. These ranges are guidelines — the accurate number for your home requires a measurement and assessment of the existing condition.
James Hardie fiber cement is our top recommendation for the DFW climate. It handles UV exposure, moisture cycling, and hail better than vinyl or wood, carries a 30-year warranty when installed per spec, and holds paint longer than wood alternatives. For budget-conscious projects, impact-rated vinyl is a reasonable choice.
A full re-siding of a typical Plano two-story home takes 5–8 days. Single-story homes are typically 3–5 days. Partial replacements on storm-damaged sections are 1–2 days.
Hail damage to siding is typically a covered event under standard homeowner's policies. Documentation — photos, hail report, contractor assessment — is what supports the claim. We provide detailed documentation for insurance purposes.
Usually yes for fiber cement and vinyl profiles used in homes built from the mid-1990s forward. We assess the match potential during the estimate and advise honestly when a full replacement would look better than a partial one.
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Our crew handles every phase — demo, waterproofing, tile, plumbing, finish work. One team, start to finish.
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In-home visit, real assessment, written pricing. No vague ballparks that double once demo starts.
Tile, fixtures, vanity, finishes — every choice locked in before demo. You know exactly what you're getting.
Our crew handles every phase — demo, waterproofing, tile, plumbing, finish work. One team, start to finish.
You review the completed work with us. If anything isn't right, we fix it before we leave.
HAWC General Contracting serves Plano and surrounding North Texas communities. Call (469) 975-5203 — same-day response, honest pricing, no obligation.
