Estimating Materials Siding Square Feet

The first step to a vinyl siding installation is to estimate and order materials.

Estimating materials siding square feet.

Low industry average and a high estimate costs will vary depending on many factors including material windows and door frames. Replacing your siding is a big decision with many options costs materials to consider. Multiply height by width for each area and add to get total square footage not covered with siding. Determine the total area for all of these items then subtract this figure from your final square footage.

This estimator will give you a price range with 3 figures. Enter this total square footage here. To find the number of squares of siding needed for an installation measure each walls width and height in feet. Vinyl siding is sold by the square which is equivalent to 100 square feet of material.

Measure the width and height of windows doors and any other areas that will not be covered with siding. This figure represents the total square footage of hardie plank siding that you will need to purchase. Measure all doors windows and other exterior areas that will not require siding. Enter this total square footage here.

Multiply height by width for each area and add to get total square footage not covered with siding. Finding the amount of material needed is a fairly simple process. One square of siding will cover 100 square feet and an average box of vinyl siding contains 2 squares of material.