Fiber-Cement Siding in Conroe and the Greater Houston Area
Concrete is the work Palacios does best. We build it once, the right way — a properly compacted base, a tight rebar grid, and a 3,000-plus PSI mix — so it holds up to the heat, the rain, and the shifting clay that cracks so much of the concrete in Montgomery County.
Quality Work. Honest Service. Lasting Value.
Fiber-cement siding is the toughest, longest-lasting siding most homeowners can put on a house, standing up to our heat, humidity, storms, and pests far better than wood or vinyl. Palacios Construction Group installs fiber-cement siding across Conroe, Willis, the Lake Conroe area, and greater Houston, with the flashing and moisture detailing that decide whether this premium material actually delivers its long life. For a home you plan to keep, it is often the last siding you will ever need to install, which changes the whole math of choosing it.
What separates a fiber-cement job that lasts for decades from one that traps water and fails is in the installation: the right fasteners and spacing, properly flashed windows, doors, and joints, and the moisture detailing behind and around the boards. Because we install it correctly and handle the whole exterior around it, you get siding that protects the home and holds its look for decades, not boards hung over an unprepared, unflashed wall. The material itself is nearly bulletproof, so when fiber-cement does fail, it is almost always the installation behind it that lets water in.
Driveways Built to Last
Compacted base, tight rebar grid, and a 3,000-plus PSI mix engineered for our expansive clay soils.
Our Flagship Service
Concrete is what we do best and the highest-ROI work we offer, from driveways to commercial slabs.
No Band-Aid Repairs
When a slab is failing, we tear it out and repour it properly. We do not sell cosmetic patches that crack again.
Decorative Options
Stamped patterns, integral color, acid stain, exposed aggregate, and polished finishes.
The Owner Is On Every Pour
Joel personally walks each project and stands behind the finished result.
Free Estimates & 1-Year Warranty
A clear written quote honored for three months, backed by a one-year workmanship warranty.
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Three Things That Decide Whether Your Concrete Lasts
We focus on what's underneath, because that's what keeps your concrete strong, stable, and crack-free for decades, not just a few seasons.
The base under the slab
We properly compact the base and set the grade before we form anything, because the dirt work you never see is what keeps the surface flat for decades on our Houston-Black gumbo clay.
→The reinforcement inside it
Rebar and a 3,000-plus PSI mix are our standard on every pour. The steel grid ties the slab together so that even as the ground moves, the concrete stays one solid piece instead of a field of loose cracks.
→A contractor who tells the truth
When existing concrete is failing, the honest answer is often a full tear-out and repour, not a cosmetic patch. We tell you plainly whether your slab can be saved, even when that is not the easiest thing to hear.
→Across Montgomery County
Siding, Trim, and Full Exteriors
We handle the full range of fiber-cement and exterior work for homeowners across Montgomery County and greater Houston. If your project is on this list, we can do it.
Driveways & Approaches
New driveways, replacement & tear-out, widening, ribbon & circular drives, RV pads, culvert aprons.
Siding types
Fiber-cement lap siding, Fiber-cement panel and board-and-batten, Shingle and shake-look fiber-cement, Engineered-wood siding, and Replacing failed wood and vinyl siding.
Trim and detail
Fiber-cement and composite trim, Fascia, soffit, and frieze boards, Window and door trim, Corner boards and bands, and Color and texture options.
Install and moisture detail
Proper fastening and spacing, Flashing at windows, doors, and joints, Weather-resistant barrier behind the siding, Sealing and caulking detail, and Wall and sheathing repair.
Finish and exterior
Pre-finished and field-painted siding, Coordinating with exterior paint, Tying into existing siding, Full-home residing, and Exterior remodels.
Pairs naturally with
Exterior painting, Windows and doors, Garage doors, and Whole-home remodeling.
How We Install Your Fiber-Cement Siding
Our process preps the wall, details the moisture, and installs correctly, so the siding protects the home and lasts for decades.
1. Your call reaches a real person
You reach Joel or his wife directly. We learn the size of the home, whether you are residing or replacing failed siding, the style and color you want, and your timeline, then schedule a time to see the house. There is no call center and no runaround, just a straight conversation with the people who will actually side your home.
2. On-site assessment
We walk the exterior, check the existing siding, the sheathing, and any rot or water damage, look at the windows, doors, and trim, and help you choose the siding profile and color. We confirm exactly what is included. If we find soft sheathing or hidden water damage behind the old siding, we flag it before the work starts so the estimate reflects the real repair.
3. A clear written estimate
You receive a written estimate with no hidden fees, honored for up to three months, with the tear-off, wall repair, weather barrier, siding, trim, and flashing laid out clearly.
4. Tear off and inspect the wall
We remove the old siding and inspect the sheathing and framing, repairing any rot or water damage so the new siding goes onto a sound, dry wall rather than over hidden problems.
5. Weather barrier and flashing
We install the weather-resistant barrier and flash the windows, doors, and key joints, building the moisture detail that keeps water out before any siding goes up. This is the hidden work that makes the siding last.
6. Install siding and trim
We install the fiber-cement siding and trim with the right fasteners, spacing, and gaps, detail the corners, windows, and doors, and seal and caulk where needed, so the exterior is tight, even, and finished.
7. Finish, paint, and walkthrough
We field-paint where needed or install pre-finished boards, clean up, haul off the old siding, and walk the finished exterior with you. Our workmanship is backed by a one-year warranty.
How a Palacios Concrete Project Works
Your call reaches a real person
You reach Joel or his wife directly. We ask a few quick questions so we come to the site prepared.
On-site assessment & honest guidance
Joel looks at the soil, drainage, slope, and scope, and gives you straight advice on the spot — no pressure.
A clear written estimate
A written estimate with no hidden fees, honored for three months, walking through exactly what is included.
4. Tear off and inspect the wall
We remove the old siding and inspect the sheathing and framing, repairing any rot or water damage so the new siding goes onto a sound, dry wall rather than over hidden problems.
5. Weather barrier and flashing
We install the weather-resistant barrier and flash the windows, doors, and key joints, building the moisture detail that keeps water out before any siding goes up. This is the hidden work that makes the siding last.
6. Install siding and trim
We install the fiber-cement siding and trim with the right fasteners, spacing, and gaps, detail the corners, windows, and doors, and seal and caulk where needed, so the exterior is tight, even, and finished.
7. Finish, paint, and walkthrough
We field-paint where needed or install pre-finished boards, clean up, haul off the old siding, and walk the finished exterior with you. Our workmanship is backed by a one-year warranty.
Fiber-Cement in the Lake Conroe Climate
Our heat, humidity, storms, and pests all shape why fiber-cement makes sense here and how it should be installed. These are the realities we install around.
Humidity, rot, and pests
Our warm, humid climate rots wood siding and invites termites and other pests, which is exactly where fiber-cement shines, since it does not rot or feed insects. Choosing fiber-cement is a direct answer to two of the biggest enemies of a home's exterior here, and detailing the moisture correctly is what locks in that advantage. Trading a material that pests and moisture love for one they cannot touch is one of the smartest exterior decisions a homeowner here can make.
Brutal sun and paint
Our intense sun fades and breaks down the siding and its paint. Fiber-cement holds paint far longer than wood and does not become brittle and crack the way vinyl can in our heat, so the exterior keeps its look and needs repainting far less often, which is a real long-term saving in our climate. Over the years, that means far fewer repaint cycles with fiber-cement, and each one you skip is real money and disruption you avoid.
Storms and impact
Our region sees severe storms, hail, and wind, and fiber-cement is a dense, rigid material that stands up to impact and weather far better than vinyl. Installed and fastened correctly, it gives the home a tougher exterior shell that holds up to the storms that batter and crack lesser siding. After a hailstorm, the difference between cracked, dented vinyl and intact fiber-cement is often dramatic on neighboring homes.
Water management is everything
With more than 50 inches of rain a year, keeping water out of the wall is the heart of any siding job here. We install the weather barrier and flash the windows, doors, and joints so water sheds away and the wall stays dry, because even fiber-cement fails if it is hung over a wall that is not detailed to manage our rain. Every detail we build behind the boards exists to manage that water, because here it is not a question of if the rain comes, but how often.
Repairing the wall first
Many homes here have hidden rot or water damage in the sheathing behind old, failing siding. We tear off, inspect, and repair the wall before residing, so the new siding goes onto a sound, dry surface. As a full remodeler, we handle that wall repair as part of the job rather than siding over a problem. It is one of the most common things we uncover at tear-off, and addressing it is the whole point of doing the job right rather than just covering it up.
Curb appeal and value
A fresh fiber-cement exterior dramatically lifts curb appeal and is recognized as a premium, durable upgrade, which matters in the active local market. Whether you are staying or thinking about resale, a tough, attractive exterior that resists our climate is an improvement that buyers and appraisers value. Buyers often see fiber-cement on a listing as a sign the home is low-maintenance and well built, which sets it apart from comparable houses.
How Siding Is Priced
Fiber-cement siding is priced by the size of the home, the condition of the walls, and the tear-off and repair involved, the siding and trim profile, and the finish, so a clean residing and a full tear-off with wall repair and complex trim are different projects. We give you an accurate written estimate after seeing the house. A clean home with sound walls and one hiding years of rot behind failing siding are very different amounts of work, so we always price after seeing the house.
Free on-site estimate
We do not charge for estimates. We assess the exterior, the walls, and the scope, help you choose the siding and color, and give you a written quote at no cost and no obligation.
A premium material, priced honestly
Fiber-cement costs more up front than wood or vinyl, but it lasts far longer and holds paint longer, so we lay out the material, the tear-off, the moisture detail, and the trim separately, so you see the real value and can make an informed choice for the long term.
What moves the price
The biggest drivers are the size of the home, the tear-off and any wall or sheathing repair, the siding and trim profile, pre-finished versus field-painted, the flashing and moisture detailing, and the complexity of the exterior. We lay each line out clearly so you can choose the scope that fits your budget.
Siding Projects We're Proud Of
Here is how our siding work shows up on real homes. These are representative examples of the work we do, framed plainly.
Replacing failed wood siding for good
A common project is tearing off old wood siding that has rotted, warped, and been repainted too many times, and replacing it with fiber-cement. We repair the wall, flash and detail the moisture, and install fiber-cement siding and trim, so the home trades a constant-maintenance exterior for one that resists rot and pests and holds its paint for years. Homeowners are usually tired of the endless repainting and patching, and fiber-cement is what finally ends that cycle for good.
A full residing and color change
For homeowners wanting a new look and a tougher exterior, we reside the whole home in fiber-cement in a fresh profile and color. We detail the trim, corners, and openings cleanly, and the home gets a completely updated, durable exterior that lifts the curb appeal and stands up to our climate far better than what it replaced. Switching profiles, such as moving to board-and-batten or a wider lap, can change the character of a house as much as the new color does.
Siding as part of a full exterior remodel
When new siding is part of a larger exterior project with windows, paint, and a new door, we coordinate all of it so the flashing integrates and the finishes tie together. Because we are a full remodeler, the siding, windows, and trim are detailed as one weather-tight, cohesive exterior rather than separate jobs that never quite line up. Doing the siding and the windows together is the only way to get the flashing layers to lap correctly, which is nearly impossible to retrofit cleanly later.
What Goes Into a Siding Job Done Right
Fiber-cement is a premium material, but the installation protects your home. Here is the expertise behind ours.
Preparing and repairing the wall
Good siding starts behind the boards. We tear off the old siding, inspect the sheathing and framing, and repair any rot or water damage, so the new siding goes onto a sound, dry wall. Siding over hidden damage just locks the problem in, so we deal with the wall first, which is something a fast reside skips. What you cannot see once the job is finished is exactly what determines how long it lasts, which is why we treat the wall and the moisture detail as the real work.
Installing the weather-resistant barrier
Behind the siding, the weather-resistant barrier is the home's last line of defense against water. We install it correctly and lap it properly, so any water that gets past the siding is directed back out and away from the wall. This hidden layer is essential, and doing it right is part of what makes the whole assembly perform. When it is lapped correctly, gravity does the work of carrying any stray water back out, which is exactly how the system is designed to function.
Flashing the openings and joints
Flashing at windows, doors, and key joints is where most siding water problems start or are prevented. We flash these points correctly so water sheds away rather than getting behind the siding. This detailing is invisible in the finished exterior but is exactly what determines whether the siding protects the home for decades. These transitions are the weak points in any wall, so getting the flashing right at each one is the difference between a dry home and a slow, hidden leak.
Fastening and spacing correctly
Fiber-cement has to be fastened with the right type of fastener, driven correctly, and installed with the proper gaps and clearances at the ground, the roof, and the trim. Over-driven fasteners and butted-tight joints cause problems down the road. We follow the installation requirements so the siding performs properly and the material warranty remains intact. These details also protect the manufacturer's warranty on the material, which a sloppy installation can void without the homeowner ever knowing.
Detailing the trim and seams
The trim, corners, and seams are where a siding job looks finished or rough. We detail the corner boards, window and door trim, and seams cleanly, seal and caulk where the install calls for it, and leave the gaps where the material needs to move, so the exterior is both weather-tight and sharp-looking.
Finishing and coordinating the exterior
As a full remodeler, we tie the siding into the whole exterior. We coordinate field painting or pre-finished boards, integrate the flashing with new windows and doors, and match trim and color across the home, so the finished exterior is one cohesive, weather-tight design rather than a siding job done in isolation from everything around it. That single-contractor coordination is what keeps the seams between siding, windows, and trim from becoming the gaps where problems start.
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Your Concrete Questions, Answered
How much does a new concrete driveway cost?▾
Your cost depends on square footage, thickness, how much old concrete must be removed, and whether you add a decorative finish. We give you a firm written price after a free site visit. Most driveways finish in about two to three days once we begin.
How long does a concrete project take?▾
The pour-and-finish work on a typical driveway is usually one to two days. Site prep and tear-out can add time on larger jobs, and the concrete then needs time to cure before heavy use.
Why does so much concrete crack in this area?▾
Our Houston-Black clay swells and shrinks dramatically with the seasons. Concrete poured without a compacted base and adequate reinforcement rides that movement and cracks. The fix is doing the base and rebar right from the start.
Can you repair my cracked driveway instead of replacing it?▾
If concrete has failed structurally, patches and crack fillers are only cosmetic and the problem returns. We tell you honestly whether your slab can be saved or whether a tear-out and repour is the real solution.
Do you use rebar, and what strength concrete?▾
Yes. Rebar reinforcement and a 3,000-plus PSI mix are our standard on every pour. That combination is what holds a slab together as the ground moves.
Do you offer stamped or decorative concrete?▾
Yes — seamless stone, ashlar slate, and cobblestone stamps, plus integral color, acid staining, exposed aggregate, and polished finishes, so you get a high-end look with the strength of a reinforced slab.
How thick should a driveway be?▾
A residential driveway is typically 4 inches of reinforced concrete over a prepared base, and thicker where heavier vehicles or RVs are parked. We specify the right thickness for how you will use it.
How soon can I drive or park on new concrete?▾
As a general rule you can walk on it within a day or so and drive on it after about a week, though we give exact guidance based on the mix, weather, and your project.
Do you do commercial concrete?▾
Yes. We pour storefront sidewalks, entry pads, ADA ramps, parking-extension pours, and equipment slabs for businesses and property managers across Montgomery County.
Is your concrete work warrantied?▾
Yes. Our workmanship is backed by a one-year warranty, and your written quote is honored for three months, so material price swings do not change your number.
Whether you need a new driveway, a backyard patio, a workshop slab, or commercial flatwork, Palacios brings rebar-reinforced, 3,000-plus PSI concrete, honest advice, and fair, written pricing to every project. Concrete is our flagship — we build it once, the right way, so you never pay for it twice.
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Sunday: Closed
Based in Willis and serving Montgomery County and the greater Houston area, including Conroe, The Woodlands, Montgomery, Magnolia, Spring, Tomball, Panorama Village, New Waverly, Pinehurst, Porter, Splendora, Huntsville, Cypress, and Houston.
Wall repaired, moisture detailed, and installed with proper flashing and fastening, so your fiber-cement exterior lasts for decades, since 1985.
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