Choosing your house siding replacement options usually takes two forms. Either, your looking to replace an area or section of siding that would be difficult or impossible to repair, or, you are looking to dramatically change the look of your exterior, either for style, to improve your curb appeal, etc.

Fortunately, when you’re considering siding replacement options you have lots of of options, which means you can make great choices for your budget and situation. However, with all that choice sometimes you can find your research process confusing. What material should you choose? How much should you spend? What’s the best bang for my buck in terms of my budget?

We’ll tackle some of the most commonly asked questions for house siding replacement, and if you decide you want a free personalized quote for siding, we can help.

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Is It Expensive To Replace Siding? What’s the Cost for Siding Replacement?

With the average cost of side at $12 per square foot, it really depends on the material being replaced, if that material is still in production, labor costs, etc. The truth is any conversation about the costs of replacing your house siding has to include what could happen if you don’t replace siding in need of repair.

The two common consequences of not replacing siding that needs replacement are:

• Lower Property Values – Siding in disrepair can turn off potential homebuyers. They may think their are other issues with the home, or may use the siding issues as a reason to lower their offer or not offer at all, or
• Home Damage – House Siding plays a crucial role in protecting the exterior of your home from the elements.

Replacing your siding is nearly always the right choice, and if you are concerned about price it’s worth getting a free siding estimate so you can plan your budget.

Can You Replace Just Pieces Of Siding?

It really depends what type of house siding you have. For example, one of the benefits of vinyl siding is that you can “unzipper” a section. That means you can remove the damaged section and replace it with a new one.

However, a few things factor into your ability to do that:

• Manufacturer Availability of the same type of zippering siding
• The Age of your Current Siding – If your siding is sun damaged, then the new section of siding may not look right.

The same factors play a role in replacing wood siding. Instead of zippering, you may just need to replace a few wooden shingles. However, cleanly removing the existing shingle, inserting and affixing the new shingle, and painting the shingle may seem very easy. Do you have the same color house paint, and how well did your house paint job hold up under the Colorado sun? Your paint may look too fresh, in which case the repaired shingle may stand out.

How Often Should You Replace Your Siding?

With proper care (and of course, depending on your siding material), siding should be replaced between 20 and 40 years.

That means that your budget for replacement should factor in how long it will be until you need to pay to replace it again, and also what quality of material you should use for the replacement.

How Do You Replace Damaged Siding?