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When glancing at a home from the exterior, the home’s siding or exterior cladding is one of the first things you will notice. Your eye is drawn to the color, the texture, the profile, the architectural lines, and the installation of the siding. Along with the roof, the siding essentially defines your house and gives it its character.
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Key Considerations
There are a lot of factors that need to be considered when determining the right siding for your house.
How much will the materials cost? How much will the installation cost? Will this add value to the house in terms of resale? Are there other costs associated with this material – environmental?
What type of siding is right for you?
Should you choose wood siding or cement fiber siding?
Wood Siding
There are many different styles of wood siding used on Minneapolis homes. Wood siding can be broken down into several other categories, all offering unique appearance and styles. The most common types are bevel wood siding, wood lap siding, tongue and groove wood siding, cedar shingle siding, cedar shake siding, and board and batten wood siding. There are a few species typically used for wood siding applications but cedar covers the vast majority of Minnesota wood sided homes due to it’s incredible natural resistance to rot and decay.
Wood siding costs
| Cost per square for labor and materials It is possible to fall outside of that range under certain circumstances involving unusual materials, complex installation patterns or difficult site conditions. | $435‑760 |
| Raw roof material cost per square (100 sq.ft) Common varieties of cedar shingles and cedar lap siding | $225‑350 |
| Raw roof material cost per square foot Common varieties of cedar shingles and cedar lap siding | $2.25‑5.50 |
| Ancillary material cost per square Cost for underlayment, roof accessories, fasteners, etc. | $65‑85 |
| Labor, permit and dumpsters per square | $145‑325 |
Other cost modifiers for wood siding
Other than the material selection, the biggest cost drivers in the repair or replacement of wood siding in Minneapolis is the size of the house, complexity of the structure, height of work area and number of penetrations (pipes, electrical, exterior lighting, windows and doors, etc.). These cost modifiers are similar regardless of siding material type.
Is wood siding the right choice for your home?
Wood siding may be for you if
- While this is somewhat subjective, most folks agree that wood siding is beautiful.
- Wood siding is natural; therefore no two houses will look identical.
- Environmentally friendly material and 100% biodegradable.
- Is appropriate for a number of environments, locations, regions.
- Wood siding comes in a variety of styles (bevel, lap, shingle, shake, board and batten, tongue and groove, etc).
- Cedar wood contains natural resins that deter insects and rot.
Wood siding roofing may not be for you if
- Installation costs are usually higher because it requires a professional and many days, depending on the size of the project.
- Requires maintenance – painting, staining, repairs, etc.
- Degrades when exposed to the elements (if not protected and maintained)
Cement Fiber Siding
Fiber Cement Siding, Hardie Board, or Hardie Plank siding, as most folks refer to it, is quite popular in the Minneapolis/St Paul area. The main reason? Hardie Board siding is incredibly durable – more so than its vinyl or wood competitors. Hardie Board or Hardie Plank fiber cement siding is also quite versatile in appearance because it can mimic other materials. Homeowners can get a Hardie Board product to mimic a board and batten wood siding or traditional cedar lap siding.
Cement Fiber Siding costs
| Cost per square for labor and materials It is possible to fall outside of that range under certain circumstances involving unusual materials, complex installation patterns or difficult site conditions. | $410‑720 |
| Raw roof material cost per square (100 sq.ft) Common varieties of cedar shingles and cedar lap siding | $225‑350 |
Other cost modifiers for Cement Fiber Siding
Other than the material selection, the biggest cost drivers in the repair or replacement of Hardie Board siding in Minneapolis are the size of the house, complexity of the structure, height of house and number of penetrations (pipes, electrical, exterior lighting, windows and doors, etc.). These cost modifiers are somewhat similar, no matter what the type of siding.
Is cement siding the right choice for your home?
Cement fiber siding may be for you if
- Long lasting. Rot and insect resistant. Durable, strong, solid.
- Can mimic other siding materials, comes in all colors
- Resistant to weather and fire.
Cement fiber siding roofing may not be for you if
- Has to be painted and maintained.
- Expensive materials and installation (on the higher end for siding types).
- Hardie Board siding is a heavier material. Needs to be installed on solid structure to hold extra weight.
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