How do I calculate how much vinyl log siding to purchase?

• <div><p>To calculate how much siding you need for exterior walls, first measure the height and width of the rectangular walls. For the triangular gable walls, measure the width and then the height from the ground to the tallest gable point.</p><ul><li><p>For the rectangular walls, the calculation is: length x height</p></li><li><p>For the triangular gable walls, the calculation is: (length x height) / 2</p></li></ul><p>Once you add these up, include an additional 10% to account for any wastage.</p></div>

Why should I pick vinyl board and batten siding?

• <div><p>Vinyl is lightweight, easy to install, durable, and long-lasting, and as long as a professional installs it, it should remain waterproof for several decades to keep your home protected. It can hold out against extreme weather conditions, and it doesn’t make a nice home for any sort of insects. Plus, vinyl is affordable and comes in a variety of looks and colors. When it comes to board and batten siding, vinyl is one of the most affordable material options.</p></div>

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Q: How long does cedar siding last?

• <div><p>Similar to other <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-wood-siding.htm">types of wood siding</a> consisting of natural materials, cedar siding should last <b>20 to 40 years</b>. However, the lifespan for any wood siding, including cedar, can be far shorter without the proper repair and maintenance work. Don&rsquo;t put off making repairs, or problems could worsen quickly. While you can repair minor holes and cracks in the siding shakes, rot and warping requires replacing the boards. </p></div>

Q: What are siding options with longer lifespans than vinyl siding?

• <div><p>While vinyl siding's lifespan of 20 to 40 years is impressive for the cost, other siding options can actually last much longer. Stucco siding can last 50 to 80 years when properly maintained and is only a bit more expensive than vinyl. Fiber cement is similar in that it&rsquo;s a little more expensive but lasts more than twice as long. Stone and brick last the longest, often more than 100 years, but they&rsquo;re the most expensive siding materials.</p></div>

Q: How do I estimate how much siding I need?

• <div><p>You can calculate the required square footage of siding you need by measuring the height and width of your home&rsquo;s rectangular exterior walls. For the triangular-shaped gable walls, measure the height from the ground to the tallest gable point to make sure you have enough for good coverage. Once you have combined the totals for each wall, add another 10% to account for wasted materials. It&rsquo;s also good to have extra siding on hand to tackle <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/wood-siding-repair.htm">wood siding repair</a> down the road.</p></div>

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Last update on October 30, 2025

Reviewed in July 2025
Had siding installed did a great job.
Evergreen Building Solutions LLC
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Reviewed in June 2025
Did the work promptly and courteously, at a reasonable price and came back to remove some stain on the siding causes by rusty water flow..Completed the work in a single day and on time quoted. I hope to use Vincent again for future work. The siding looked new! Reid Patterson
SealwiZe by V.R. Holinka
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Reviewed in May 2024
This is the first time using the landscaping side of PHC and I am thrilled with the job these guys did. Tristan was so kind and very communicativeâ from initial site visit to job estimate to actual project. I think my favorite thing about this company is the way they leave the site looking....
Precision Home Care
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Reviewed in October 2016
Great. The ant issue was resolved immediately. Why did I wait so long? What I liked about the truck was the company name was only on the license plate. I prefer not to have a big truck with a rat painted on its' side parked in the driveway of my home:)
Quick Kill Exterminating Co
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Reviewed in October 2016
Our experience with Perkins Quality was a very good one. My wife was having her annual grade school reunion party and we were under a very tight timeline to complete a rather substantial amount of work on our summer home. We had several bid's and decided to go with Perkins based on their...
Perkins All Star Exteriors & Construction, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2015
We needed to replace the front door and side light without ripping out the entire frame. Brian was helpful in making sure we connected with a local retailer to save us money on a new front door and side panel. He was very good at communicating and get the job done as soon as the door was...
Build It Right Carpentry LLC
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Reviewed in August 2013
Everything went very smoothly, he managed to find siding that was very close to that on the detached garage (which was discontinued). He also suggested some trim ideas that made the house pop. He even offered the use of his big generator when a fierce storm went through and we were without...
LORRIGAN'S QUALITY HOME
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Reviewed in December 2012
They had taken necessary measurements and ordered windows. We didn't schedule work until they arrived. On work day they were prompt. Brought all the necessary tools. removed windows with a minimum of fuss. removed siding and set aside for reinstallation later. installed windows and trim no...
FORTY'S REMODELING SVC
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Reviewed in October 2012
The painting was done as quoted in the expected time frame. We were called and kept informed when they were arriving. They came ahead of time for color selection. Everyone was very courteous. Excellent job done -everything was neat and clean. I was especially concerned about not having...
The Painting Co
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Cartuche Exteriors LLC

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AWContracting LLC

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