Are you considering a siding replacement for the exterior of your home?
It’s a significant decision for several reasons, the number one being it’s supposed to be–essentially–a final one. You’re not about to install siding with the idea of paying for another replacement a few years later. Your siding material is supposed to be a permanent choice.
Yes–you can pay for touch-ups here and there. Still, you want your siding replacement material to be something you’re happy with. Buyer’s remorse is the last thing you want. Otherwise, you’ll arrive home daily to an exterior you don’t like seeing.
Plus, high-quality, aesthetically pleasing siding increases your curb appeal and fills you with pride as a homeowner.
One siding option that’s preferred by many homeowners is of the composite persuasion. We’ll detail why in the next section.
Why Invest In Composite Siding?
A comparison most siding experts veer towards for composite siding is with its vinyl counterpart.
Homeowners often select composite over vinyl because of its superior durability. Specifically, moisture doesn’t cause composite to rot or expand–the same can’t necessarily be said for vinyl. Vinyl will expand and contract due to other weather conditions, too. Enhanced lasting power makes composite a cost-efficient option since it withstands the rigors of the environment.
We’d be remiss not to mention the aesthetic advantages of composite siding, which is available in a multitude of designs, colors, and textures.
Even better? The price gap between composite and vinyl siding is minimal. That said, the cost of composite siding highly depends on the type you’re investing in.
To the above point, somewhat significant price variances exist in composite siding, and we’ll explore them below.
Examining The Cost Of Composite Siding
You’ll always get different calculations on how much composite siding costs.
Performing our research, we found that the average price for 1,500 square feet of siding starts at $5,000 on the low end.
It reaches $25,000 on the high end.
Note: the above numbers refer to standard professional installation costs without fascia or soffit replacements.
Now, you’ll notice that the pricing range for composite siding has a wide gap. There’s a $20,000 difference between the low end–which you can find at any big box location–and the high-end cream of the crop materials.
High-quality composite tends to add up in price for a litany of reasons, such as installation, labor, materials, and services.
Below, we’ll delve further into the factors impacting the price of your composite siding.
Factors Impacting The Cost Of Composite Siding
We’re providing a list of factors impacting the cost of your composite siding installation in this section:
Use the Square Footage of Your Home to Calculate the Price
Size matters.
Sure, factors like location play a part in the overall cost of a home, but a larger home in the same area as a smaller one will cost more. Space is expensive, and there’s no way around it.
Therefore, the square footage involved in composite siding projects will impact how much you’re paying. Say you need 700 square feet of composite siding. That’ll cost you far less than if you need 2,000 square feet of the same material.
As you calculate the costs, include other exterior areas you’re replacing during this project (e.g., fascia and soffit). All additional square footage will factor into a steeper cost.
What’s The State Of Your Current Siding?
Here’s where you can get clever with your composite siding installation if your current siding is in stellar condition.
If it’s holding up well, your previous siding can be implemented as your new composite siding’s substrate.
Substrates protect your wall interiors to bolster the lifespan of your composite siding. Paying for a new substrate will add costs per square footage required for your project.
Having old siding that can be repurposed as a new substrate will take a massive chunk out of this additional expense, reducing your overall upfront investment.
Are You Customizing?
The more personalized and specific you get with any home improvement project, the likelier it is to skyrocket in price.
Alternatively, templated, pre-made designs that don’t require any extra work will cost less.
Available composite siding customizations typically involve the following:
● Color.
● Shape.
● Board.
● Profile.
● Size.
Customizations will be one of your more crucial decisions during your siding replacement project.
Opting out of customizations won’t necessarily leave you with siding you don’t like. However, will it give you the siding you most want? There’s a delicate balance to this decision.
Those who desire unique composite siding that stands out from the pack must pay more. There’s no way around it. Yet, this investment can be entirely worth it due to the happiness it brings and the added boost it offers your curb appeal.
Do Your Professional Installers Have Any Recommendations?
Installations of anything onto or in your home are rarely cut and dry.
For instance, investing in new composite siding doesn’t always only begin and end with your new siding. Instead, many professional installers will implore you to replace other exterior components with your siding.
These recommendations include trim, exterior painting, and soffit/fascia replacement.
Such recommendations are typically made for logical reasons. Sometimes it’s structural. In other instances, it ensures you benefit from optimal aesthetic results.
They aren’t mandatory additions by any means. Still, you might be convinced they’re necessary. Thus, you’ll add to the upfront cost of your composite siding installation.
Need New Composite Siding Installed? Reach Out To The Team At AGR
Composite siding is aesthetically pleasing, cost-efficient, eco-friendly, sustainable, and much more. There’s a reason it’s one of the most popular types of siding on the market heading into 2024.
While a massive price gap doesn’t necessarily exist between composite and vinyl siding, there can be variance.
Factors such as customizations, square footage, additions, and your ability (or lack thereof) to use your current siding as a substrate can increase or decrease the price of your siding replacement project. There’s much to consider with a composite siding installation, and the team at AGR is happy to help you make the most informed decision. Contact us today with your questions about the cost of composite siding, and we’ll be thrilled to offer you our expert insights.
