Some of the different options when picking out your siding to install include: vinyl, wood, or fiber cement siding installation. Siding installation prices vary depending on the material. Wood siding tends to run more expensive than other options. Because of the price, many like the fiber cement siding. While this siding looks much like wood, it is less expensive, and is less susceptible to termites. With an average size home of 2000 square feet, the average price for vinyl can run from 7,000-10,000 dollars, the first being the low range, and later being the average. Fiber cement tends to run about 2,000 dollars more than vinyl, and wood about one thousand more than fiber.
Once you’ve picked out your siding, there are a few things that you can do before the contractors come to do the main work. Here are just a few siding installation tips to make the process run smoother:
Although it won’t take the workers much space to set up, it’s a good idea to have your lawn ready for them. Clear out areas they can use to work, and let them know what areas you don’t want the work crew to be on. Communicate with the work crew. Let them know exactly what you want with your installation. Clear communication with the workers can save a lot of unnecessary stress and trouble. Also be prepared for some noise. Although installation isn’t as noisy as a roof installation, there will be noise. Sometimes installation of siding only takes up to 2-3 days, but depending on the materials used and the size of your home, your siding install can last up to a week or just over. Plan somewhere you can go during the day if the noise is too bothersome. Once the short process is done, your home now looks like new!