Is Home Siding Expensive?
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Is Home Siding Expensive?
April 24, 2018
While your roof defends your home from rain, snow, and shine, your home’s siding is also an essential part of your home’s security from the elements. Additionally, siding is the first thing that people see when they look at your home, which means you want your siding to look polished and neat. However, deciding on a siding material can be difficult due to pricing.
Siding Types & Prices
- Vinyl: Costs $2 to $7 per square foot—For a two-story house, the total could be anywhere from $6,000-$13,000
- Wood (Clapboard): Costs $5 to $8 per square foot—For a two-story house, the total could be anywhere from $14,000-$23,000 Note: Wood siding upkeep is expensive, expect to pay another $2,000 to $5,000 every five years to keep it looking new!
- Wood (Shingle): Costs $6 to $9 per square foot—For a two-story house, the total could be anywhere from $16,800-$25,200 Note: Wood siding upkeep is expensive, expect to pay another $2,000 to $5,000 every five years to keep it looking new!
- Fiber Cement: Costs $5 to $9 per square foot—For a two-story home, the total could be anywhere from $14,000-$25,200
- Stucco: Costs $6 to $9 per square foot—For a two-story home, the total could be anywhere from $16,800 to $25,200
- Engineered Wood Siding: Costs $3 to $5 per square foot— For a two-story home, the total could be anywhere from $7,000 to $12,000
- Synthetic Stone: $12 to $25 per square foot—For a two-story home, the total could be anywhere from $33,600 to $70,000
As you can see, the price of siding is dramatically different depending on the look you are trying to achieve! Any of these options are good, but if you have any questions, contact JM Roofing & Siding for answers!
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