New James Hardie siding is a great way to increase the curb appeal and value of your home. Most remodeling publications list the ROI of new siding at above 80%! So new siding is a great investment, but how much will it cost?
When it comes to home re-siding projects, it is one of the most commonly and important questions to consider. It is an important question, but with no cut and dry answer because every project is unique, however here are some basic numbers to consider that should give you a ballpark for planning. The costs depend on the complexity of the job, the size of your home, and the type of siding you choose. A fiber cement shake style siding for example, can be $3 to $4 more per square foot than a traditional fiber cement 8 1/4 lap product. Also keep in mind that costs can vary significantly due to fluctuations in the costs of siding materials and labor. This article will focus more on the costs, and not the pros and cons of each material, for a siding material comparison, click here.
How Much Does New Siding Cost?
Vinyl Siding Cost – $8.00 to $17.00 per square foot
Out of all the siding repair calls we get each week, the majority of them are requests to repair cracked, melted, faded, or brittle, vinyl siding. Although it still may be considered the most cost–effective siding option, we don’t install or recommend vinyl siding.
Fiber Cement Siding Cost – $11.00 to $16.00 per square foot
Fiber cement siding is our preferred and recommended siding material, and what we specialize at installing here at Siding Pros Of Idaho. James Hardie fiber cement siding in the past has been labeled as one of the more expensive siding material options, however that is no longer the case. Due to our relationships with the manufacturer and our suppliers, and because of the volume of fiber cement siding that we purchase each month, our costs are very comparable to the cost of the classic wood composite siding.
Wood Composite Siding Cost – $10.50 to $16.00 per square foot
Wood prices have skyrocketed over the past few years, and have been on a sort of roller coaster since. The cost difference between a wood composite and a higher quality fiber cement siding is now very minimal, in fact, in some situations, the costs for wood composite siding has been higher than our fiber cement costs.
Metal Siding Cost – $9.00 to $15.00 per square foot
Metal prices can differ quite a bit depending on the type of metal material, and also depending on the quality of the metal.
Stucco Siding Cost – $10.00 to $20.00 per square foot
Siding Pros of Idaho does not install or repair stucco siding, however, it is a common siding option in the Treasure Valley.
When budgeting for siding, this is just a ball park guide. Call Siding Pros Of Idaho and we will provide you with an accurate estimate for your specific project. We can value engineer any plan to make sure you are getting the best bang for your buck.
