With the fluctuating price of building materials on everyone’s mind nowadays, it pays to make a wise decision on selecting your siding. There are some siding prices that have gone up. But the good news is that there are many great options that may fit your project budget and add value to your home or property. Check out the latest siding cost comparisons and trends here.
Trespa Pura siding, Romantic Walnut wood decor, with brick accents.
Siding Cost Comparisons
According to Construct Connect, a leading construction industry service provider, overall building material costs increased 6.2% since last year, but most of the major increases were in steel, concrete and aluminum. Except for aluminum, many siding materials showed low or no cost increases.
It's difficult to compare linear foot prices of siding with varying widths, carton sizes, lengths, material coverage and other variables. That's why we created this comparison by square foot of actual coverage for an easy cost comparison. We also included pricing for a typical amount of trim, fasteners and accessories. After all, you are going to need them to complete your project. This should give you a quick and easy preliminary budget price comparison.
Please Note* Siding costs can change without notice at any time. Prices and availability vary, too,from region to region. Always be sure to contact your local suppliers for current siding prices and availability in your area.
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Siding Option Comparisons
Here's a quick overview of the most popular types of siding and how the market has affected them.
- Vinyl siding prices have increased slightly since last year. Vinyl siding remains the lowest cost cladding product.
- EIFS pricing (synthetic stucco) has risen but remains a low-cost option.
- Fiber cement siding prices have risen year over year.
- Supply chain and availability issues with Cedar wood, especially the upper grades, hold these prices high.
- Thermally modified wood is moderately priced and has been gaining a lot of traction, especially with sustainably harvested domestic American species like Southern Yellow Pine, Poplar, White Ash and Hemlock. Great natural looks, excellent value.
- Ipe and Cumaru hardwood siding prices have risen sharply since last year.
- Other high density hardwood species like Jatoba (Brazilian Cherry), Machiche (Mayan Mahogany) and Garapa (Brazilian Ash) siding prices have remained stable and represent a good value.
- Fire Retardant Treated Wood siding is gaining popularity, especially in high fire zone areas. It is an ignition resistant real wood material that helps protect your home, beautifully.
- Pura NFC by Trespa is an HPL (high pressure laminate) cladding - pricing has stayed put. Pura is a premium cladding option that looks like real wood in a low maintenance, easy to clean format. Immediately improves your curb appeal.
- Aluminum siding prices have risen dramatically.
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Best Value Siding Options to Consider
When investing in a replacement siding for your property, up-front price is only one consideration. Improved looks, curb appeal, property value, return on investment, peace of mind and maintenance are other important factors.
Although we are well past the pandemic and its aftermath that wreaked so much havoc, many prices continue to remain high. Depending on your project budget there are some premium siding materials that may fit your needs. There are several exterior siding options that you might not be aware of that represent a great look and an exceptional value. Here are a few.
Arbor Wood Thermowood Siding
Arbor Wood is a thermally modified eco-friendly real wood cladding alternative to composite and synthetic siding material. Thermally modified wood is less prone to water absorption, expansion, contraction, rot and decay. Choose from native wood species like Poplar and Ash. The color and finish options with their Pine siding are truly spectacular.
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Mataverde SaferWood Fire Retardant Treated Wood Siding
Mataverde SaferWood helps protect your home and family in high fire hazard areas. Featuring real wood, natural beauty, ignition resistance and unparalleled protection. Meets the most stringent fire codes in WUI zones and beyond. Choose from several gorgeous real wood cladding species.
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Pura NFC Siding by Trespa
Pura siding is an HPL (high pressure laminate). This premium siding option is exceptionally low maintenance and very durable. Pura cladding is available in manywood décor colors, including Western Red Cedar and many others. Pura offers the great look of real wood, without all the usual maintenance of traditional wood siding.
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Pura NFC by Trespa is a low maintenance premium cladding option
Hardwood Rainscreen Siding
Ipe and Cumaru hardwood siding costs have risen. Other hardwood options, like Jatoba, Machiche and Garapa remain moderately priced and may meet your construction budget needs. Hardwood siding performs extremely well, is highly durable and works great in a rainscreen system for superior benefits and health, safety and welfare.
Hardwood siding installed vertically in a Climate-Shield rainscreen design
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Key Siding Cost Takeaways for 2026:
- Even though vinyl siding prices went up slightly, vinyl remains the lowest cost siding material option.
- Low end fiber cement siding prices are still inexpensive, up-front, but many consumers may prefer higher quality siding materials that last longer and looks better.
- Red cedar siding prices remain very high.
- Thermally modified real wood siding costs are much lower than cedar and are readily available.
- Arbor Wood thermowood is loaded with wood species and finish options in the moderate siding price range.
- Hardwood siding species like Jatoba (Brazilian Cherry), Garapa, and FSC Certified Machiche siding are also very affordable.
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