Hardie Siding Cost 2023: HardiePlank Siding Cost, Pros & Cons

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The most popular styles of Hardie plank siding typically cost between $11.00 and $14.00 per square foot when professionally installed.

When premium Architectural Collection siding is considered, James Hardie plank siding cost can be as high as $18.00 or more per square foot installed.

Deep Ocean, HardiePlank lap siding, HardieShingle staggered edge panel siding

Standard Hardie plank siding is 5/16” thick (.3125”) and premium Hardie Architectural Collection is 5/8” (twice as thick @ .625”).

Terminology tip: Hardie plank siding is technically known as HardiePlank. The other products in this review are also called HardiePanel and HardieShingle.

Material vs Labor cost Per Square Foot: Expect to pay around $3.00 to $4.50 per square foot for standard Hardie siding and $6.00 to $8.00 for James Hardie Architectural Collection siding. These prices include all siding materials including accessories – Trim, corners, fascia and soffit and fasteners. These are material costs – no labor.

With professional installation costs as high as they’ve been in a generation, you can expect to pay between $7.00 and $10.00 per square foot in installation charges.

Average Cost To Install Hardie Siding Typical Range: $9,350 - $14,210
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LP SmartSide vs Hardie siding price: Standard Hardie plank siding is slightly more expensive than LP SmartSide. The Architectural Collection siding is quite a bit pricier than LP composite siding.

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Vinyl Siding Cost per Sq. Ft. 2023: Foam-Backed Vs. Hollow Siding

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There’s nothing more unseemly than peeling paint or badly worn out siding on a house. We’ve all heard the suggestion that first impressions matter and when it comes to the exterior appearance of your home, that couldn’t be truer! 😉

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If your siding needs replacing, it’s best to do it as soon as possible. This is a job that is probably best left to professionals, unless it’s something you’ve done before, and you happen to have all the necessary tools including metal trim break, ladders and platforms, plus a handy and reliable friend willing to help. 😉

Cost Installed

On average, foam-backed vinyl siding will cost between $7.50 and $12.50 per square foot installed on a simple single-story house. So, for a typical house requiring about 2,000 sq. ft. or 20 “squares” of vinyl siding installed, your total cost will be between $15,000 and $25,000 for materials and labor.

Average Cost To Install New Siding Typical Range: $5,240 - $8,130
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Some homeowners may opt for a less-costly non-insulated siding option which would cost about $7.50 to $9.50 per sq. ft. to install on average or about 30% less than foam-backed option.

In addition to the cost of the job, you may also have to pay for the removal and disposal of the old siding. Lastly, you will need to take into the account the cost of obtaining a building permit from your local town hall. This cost will vary depending on your location.

Materials Basics

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When installing a new vinyl siding on your house, you will have a few choices of materials ranging from basic to premium. In most cases, standard options should work just fine for most homes.

Cost of Materials:

Some contractors may charge more for the entire job including labor if you choose to go with a premium option. On the low-end, your siding materials will cost about $1.50-$2.00

A standard, middle of the road option will cost about $2.50-$3.00 per square foot. A more premium option will cost $3.00 per square foot.

All else being equal, premium colors and styles or patterns will cost more. In addition to the cost of materials, you will also need to consider the cost of building permits, supplies such nails, wrap, aluminum trim for windows, etc.

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