Better Than Wood Siding
Usually it costs around 2 dollars a square foot which roughly translates to about 7 000 when installed in an average sized home.
Better than wood siding. Of the two siding materials vinyl is much less expensive than wood. Better than logs maintenance free concrete log siding products are manufactured to be fire resistant bug and rodent resistant easy to install and maintenance free. The wood shingles although in need of painting still provide better character to the home. Vinyl siding costs around 2 a square foot installed while wood costs around 7 on average.
This house above has vinyl shingles on the top section and wood shingles on the lower portion. Although vinyl siding is most popular vinyl shingles vinyl shakes are also available. Cedar impressions shingles and shakes are made of high quality polymer and does not rot or absorb moisture. When it s time to replace your home s exterior siding two of the most popular options you ll encounter are wood and fiber cement.
Different wood species as well as different styles of the siding may affect the costs. Homeowners have used wood siding for centuries but fiber cement siding is a newer alternative that has its own set of characteristics. This explains why it s used by most homeowners looking to renovate their homes on a budget.