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Vinyl siding is an exterior walling manufactured from polyvinyl chloride or PVC resin. It is the cheapest to install when compared to other siding options like fiber cement, wood or aluminum sidings. Labor and maintenance cost is very minimal and affordable. The material is highly durable and some vinyl sidings are energy efficient having energy star label. These are some reasons why many homeowners are opting for this highly in demand type of siding.
If you have made up your mind that this is what you want, the next step is to know how much it will cost. This will depend on various factors and whether you want it professionally installed or a DIY project.
How much will your vinyl siding project cost? There are different classes of vinyl sidings. Its cost depends on whether it is low grade, mid grade or premium grade. Low grade cost ranges from US$0.45 and up, mid grade vinyl costs about US$1.60 per square foot and premium grade costs about US$ 1.90 without the extra pieces. For a typical job, installation will cost about US$ 1.60 per square foot while a do-it-yourself or DIY project costs US$ 1 per square foot without the extras.
Total siding cost also depends on the thickness, from .035 to .055 inches for the average grade siding while the premium thickness is from .040 to .048 inches. Additional cost will come from any trim packages, channels, corner board details, shutters, crown moldings, soft fits and existing siding removal. The removal budget can probably amount between US$1000 to US$3000 depending on the size.
Don't forget also that any choice of certain special order color will be having a higher price of US$ 2-4 more than the standard colors. Insulated type of vinyl siding and those with UV protection will also mean extra costs of additional 20%. Another matter is when you want a thicker siding, it will cost you more. When it comes to installation cost, the contractor will charge between US$ 2 to US$ 7 per linear foot.
If you want to make a preliminary cost estimate, you need to take some measurements of all the exterior walls. Secure the total area and subtract the total area of those which will not be covered with sidings such as doors and windows. The answer will represent the number of linear feet or square footage for your project. If the area is calculated to be 50' feet in length and 10' feet in height and 20' feet in width, the calculation will be 50 + 50 + 20 + 20 x 10= 1,500 linear feet. If your contractor's material plus installation cost is US$ 5- US$ 9 per square foot, it would equal to US$ 7,500 or US$ 13,500 with all the extras. Another simple way to compute is instead of 1,600 linear feet, you can convert it to 16 square feet. A square is a measurement of 10' x 10' square foot area equals 1 square of 100' linear feet squared.
After you have done your preliminary costing, you can now do some research and look at the companies near your area or thru the internet for contractors. Choose the company who can give you the best terms and package and who has a long list of satisfied clients. Try to make some random verification of this list. Your cost of vinyl siding together with all the extras should be within your budgeted amount. It is one of the most popular exterior nowadays which you and your family will appreciate for quite a long time!
