Cost can add up quickly especially if you re a novice and have never attempted a wood siding installation before.
Wood siding estimate.
Includes basic coverage quantities and typical overage.
Wood siding total average cost per square foot.
Includes on site setup site preparation job completion trash removal and work area cleanup.
How to estimate siding boards needed find the overlap and exposure of the board.
Measure the width and height of windows doors and any other areas that will not be covered with siding.
Multiply height by width for each area and add to get total square footage not covered with siding.
To estimate costs for your project.
Board siding is installed from the bottom up with each board overlapping.
Actual costs will depend on job size conditions and options.
Across the us the average cost to install siding is 7 500 18 000 for a simple 1 600 sq ft.
Common cedar board sizes and their maximum exposure.
Vinyl siding is the cheapest with prices starting at 2 5 per square foot.
Common hardie board sizes and their maximum.
I would strongly recommend you hire a licensed and insured siding contractor to perform the installation for you.
Create your own price list in homewyse lists for a basic project in zip code 47474 with 120 square feet the cost to install wood siding starts at 6 60 10 69 per square foot.