Siding Installation Costs | Average Price to Add or …

When it comes to installing siding, you've got a variety of material to choose from. The materials you choose and the square footage to be covered are the biggest factors affecting cost.

Steel holds its color and dents less. While it costs more, it saves you money over its lifetime. Often the siding is coated with durable PVC to handle extreme climates found in the north and south. Having this coating means not having to paint the siding very often, as it retains the color through the harsh winters and summers.

Aluminum siding is the cheaper option of the two. The siding fades or appears chalky after a few seasons. It also dents easily should hail or heavy rain hit it. It's often used on manufactured homes because it saves money. The cost to you will come should you need to replace a piece of it, since oftentimes you can't find an exact match to the one on your home. This type of siding works best in beach areas as compared to steel, since the latter will rust in that climate.

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