How much does vinyl siding cost? This is a question you likely are wondering if you are in the market for new siding. Here are some things you should know about the costs of vinyl siding.First of all, there are several different grades and styles of vinyl siding. The grade of siding is measured in thickness or gauge. Most vinyl siding is between .038 and .048 gauge. Premium vinyl siding is considered .042 gauge or thicker. The difference in price between the thinnest to the thickest can be almost double.
The style of siding will also play a factor when it comes to cost. Most vinyl siding that you see is one of two styles- clapboard (straight) and dutchlap (beveled). These usually are offered in double 4-inch or double 5-inch varieties or another similar size (double 4.5-inch, double 5.5-inch). These styles are very popular and are the least expensive.
Other styles include beaded, shake and scales. Beaded siding usually comes in a single 6-inch panel. Because of this, it must be thicker and usually is in the .048 gauge range. Beaded siding costs roughly 20% more than clapboard or dutchlap. Shake vinyl siding is designed to look like cedar shake siding. This siding, along with vinyl scale siding is among the most expensive type of vinyl siding, up to five times the cost of clapboard or dutchlap. Many homes will have these types of siding on a small portion of their home as an accent feature.
Read more about the different styles of siding here.
Read about all the different siding accessories here.
It is important to know that beaded, shake and scale siding will also cost more to install because the installation generally takes longer. Beaded siding installation takes slightly longer to install because the panels are only 6 inches versus double 4-inch or double 5-inch panels that are 8 inches and 10 inches respectively. The installation price for beaded siding will reflect this, often costing 15-20% more. Shake and scale siding installation can cost more than double the installation price for standard vinyl siding. This is because the installation process for shake and scale siding is much more involved and takes quite a bit longer than most other types of vinyl siding.
The other main type of vinyl siding is insulated. Insulated vinyl siding consists of siding panels with a built in thick layer of insulation that is pre-attached to the back of the siding panels. Insulated vinyl siding is among the most energy efficient type of siding that can be installed on a home. However, it comes with a hefty price tag. Your total price for this siding (material and installation) will likely be more than double than standard siding.
Read more about insulated siding here.
Another variable when it comes to vinyl siding prices is the color. Most standard colors will cost the same. These colors are in the in the white, cream, light brown, light grey, light green and light blue category. Darker colors are considered premium and most manufacturers offer a dark brown, dark grey, dark green and dark blue color. Plan to spend roughly 10% more on the premium colored material.
See Mastic siding colors here.
The last item to consider about your siding material cost are the "extras." Extras are accessories that are not directly necessary when getting new siding, but are often associated with new siding projects.
One example is a vapor barrier or an insulation. A vapor barrier is a thin paper-like membrane installed behind the new siding, the most popular brand being Tyvek. It helps keep out moisture and wind. Some jurisdictions may require a vapor barrier and most new homes are installed with a one. Insulation is a foam than can be installed behind the new siding. You generally will want a thickness of 1/4-inch to 5/8-inch. Anything thicker will likely push the new siding outward to the point that the home structure openings (windows and doors) may become recessed and aesthetically displeasing.
As you likely can guess, the thicker the foam, the more the cost. The thinner varieties of foam insulation will cost similarly to a vapor barrier for the material- about $600 - $800 for the average sized home. Plan to spend about 10% more in total labor to have one of these products installed.
Read more about the difference between a vapor barrier and foam insulation here.
Another example of an extra is shutters. Many homeowners opt for new shutters when getting new siding to coincide with their new color scheme. Plan to spend roughly $100 - $250 per pair (depending on the size) to have new shutters installed.
Read about what size of shutters you should get here.
See all the colors and standard sizes of shutters that are offered here.
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