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Billings Metal Roofing - Comparison Charts - SIDING

Home Improvement Choices - Siding - True Cost

New siding can be one of the most expensive projects that homeowners face. As with most home improvement choices, there is a direct relationship between quality and true cost, in this comparison chart, "quality" usually translates as low, or no maintenance. With new siding, it rarely makes sense to bargain-basement shop by choosing a siding material based on price, when spending a little more may give you an exterior that lasts for as long as you own the house while keeping repairs and maintenance at a minimum. 

Expected Longevity - Common Siding Materials

Expected longevity of these common residential siding materials includes expected repairs and maintenance represented in this comparison chart.  

Warranties

This Comparison Chart averaged national costs based on a 2,000 square foot house, with new siding installed by professionals. Also, we compared expected life spans based on Montana and Wyoming Insurance Reports. Some warranties vary due to accelerated pro-ration.  

Compare Siding Materials

Box Siding - Steel

Siding installed in 12' lengths

True Cost

$6-9 per square

Relatively easy to install

Expected Life Span

30-50 years

Siding may be refreshed or painted.

Warranty

30-50 Years

Warranties do not include fading or hail damage. Some exclude rust

Maintenance

Enamel siding finishes require refreshing


Wood

Based on Cedar

True Cost

$5-10

per square foot

Expected Life Span

15+ years

Wood siding is considered to have high maintenance 

Warranty

??

Varies on supplier

Maintenance

Constant 


Fiber Cement

Composite siding, originally asbestos

True Cost

$7-10

Expected Life Span

25-40 years

Warranty

15+ years

Pre-finished =15, Non-finished =25+

Maintenance

Concrete cracks often, paint for non-finished


Stucco

or Drive-it

True Cost

$9-15

siding hardened to dense

Expected Life Span

15-25 Years

Warrantee

15+

Maintenance

Constant repairs


Brick

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True Cost

Expected Life Span

Warranty

Maintenance


Cultured Stone

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True Cost

Expected Life Span

Warranty

Maintenance


Manufactured Wood

Builder's Grade Composites

True Cost

Expected Life Span

Warranty

builder may guarantee siding 

Maintenance

typically siding is non-finished 


abc Seamless Steel

Several different styles, designs and colors

True Cost

$8-12

per square foot 

Expected Life Span

50+ years

little to no maintenance 

Warranty

Lifetime non-prorated

Transferable 

Maintenance

Little to No Maintenance 

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author, Jim Hilger

Mr Hilger has been in the construction, remodeling industry for several decades. Here he uses his expertise and knowledge about building products and pricing for this comparison chart comparing different siding materials. His knowledge is comprehensive throughout the industry, from premium seamless steel sidings to standard Masonite or builder's grade composites. His knowledge has contributed not only to the remodeling industry but also to real estate and property insurance here in Montana and Wyoming. . 


January 1, 2019

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