Your Opinions Help Us Improve!

Here are ALL of the opinions we received from the visitors of our Siding Cost Calculator page, in the last 6 months.

Reference Pages:
Our Siding Cost Calculator page
Our “Your Opinion Matters” page
NOTE: nothing has been omitted; only names and emails have been remove (IF they were submitted).

Actual Word-For-Word Opinions:

“Great site. If every important web site had such a personal,informative and friendly set up like “SIDING 4U” life would be so much better. thanks, ray”
~ Tuesday, March 15th 2011, 8:30 am

“very good gives lots of info”
~ Sunday, March 6th 2011, 1:26 pm

“super!”
~ Sunday, February 27th 2011, 6:54 am

“I think its great since I knew nothing of pricing when it cam to siding. Thank you”
~ Friday, February 25th 2011, 2:58 pm

“very helpful info.
what about the vinyl siding that looks like shingles?”
~ Thursday, January 20th 2011, 7:21 am

OUR ANSWER: Vinyl Shake (or Shingle) Siding varies greatly in material and labor costs.  However to give you a ballpark idea – take the vinyl siding costs calculated and add $2.10 to the psf installed costs.  Example: with a vinyl siding installed ballpark estimate at $5.50 psf, add $2.10 would now be $7.60 psf installed.    NOTE: Most vinyl shake siding is used as an accent in gables or in select areas to keep costs down.

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Vinyl is Victorious

The Debate is Over!
Vinyl Siding is 3.5 times more requested than Fiber Cement Siding (HardiePlank®, WeatherBoards™, etc.)

So What’s the Big Deal?

For many years there was speculation that Fiber Cement Siding would overcome Vinyl Siding in popularity and gross sales. Most of this debate was fueled by none other than James Hardie Building Products, Inc. the makers of HardiePlank® Siding due to their negative ad campaign against vinyl siding in general.  Well the millions of dollars they spent attempting to discredit vinyl siding in general obviously didn’t launch them or fiber cement to the #1 spot but they are a distant 2nd and that’s definitely saying something.

The Proof:

2010 Siding & Window Estimate Requests by Specific Type

The numbers below were provided courtesy of The Contractors With Integrity Network™ a Siding Web™ website (our parent website). (continue reading…)

House Siding

As many House Siding consumers have discovered you can pay a lot of siding BUT you really don’t have to if you know what to do. If I told you that some homeowners have easily paid double what they could have for siding on their home, would you believe me? And what if those people got sub-standard installations with lower quality products to boot … would you think I was exaggerating? Well the unfortunate answer is – it’s all true. But it doesn’t have to be for you and I’m going to give you the inside information you need to get deal when you are ready to put siding on your home.

Q): So How Much is House Siding Supposed to Cost?
A): much much less than you might expect.

10 Steps to Getting the Best House Siding Deal

note: the best deal isn’t always the lowest siding cost
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Vinyl Siding depicted as dysfunctional again, this time on ABC News

VIDEO: Vinyl Siding Melted

In the 9/30/2010 Good Morning America story about the damage caused by some energy efficient windows, vinyl siding is again showcased in a very poor light.  Albeit this is a very serious issue which we at Siding4u.com have been monitoring for quite some time, it IS however a reasonably rare occurrence.  It still should not be occurring.  HOWEVER… our concern is that media coverage of this phenomenon could deter homeowners from vinyl siding due to some freak occurrences like these.
In the video it does mention “… the extraordinary reflective heat can damage all sorts of surfaces, not just siding …” but the images of melted vinyl siding is what we believe will stick with the prospective siding consumers ~ not words. (continue reading…)

BREAKING NEWS! Are Siding Do-It-Yourself-ers Growing in Popularity over the king Vinyl Siding Installed professionally estimate requests?

You be the Judge…
In a report just released one can clearly see a solid number of “Materials Only” estimate requests where their once should have been “Vinyl Siding – Full Install” estimate requests.  This could be an emerging trend or a mere blip on the radar.  Rest assured we will keep our eyes on it and let you know if we see a solid “siding trend shift.”

CWIN(tm) Estimate Request REPORT:
Timeframe: from:(Sun, November 28th 2010 4:22am) to:(Thu, December 2nd 2010 5:47am)
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FORMAT:
City State Zip – Date & Time
Estimates Requested
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Kansas City KS 66106 – Thu, Dec 2 ’10 05:47
Vinyl Lap Siding – Materials Only, Vinyl Windows – Materials Only
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Reading PA 19606 – Thu, Dec 2 ’10 05:40
Vinyl Lap Siding – Materials Only
Project Details: “Replacement of old Siding. House is 12 squares.”
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Staten Island NY 10314 – Thu, Dec 2 ’10 05:17
Windows (General) – Multiple Windows Install
Project Details: “IT IS 2 SLIDING DOORS AND, 1 BASAMENT WINDOW AND 3 80″ X 48″ APROXIMILY”
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Freehold NJ 07728 – Wed, Dec 1 ’10 17:19
Vinyl Lap Siding – Full Install
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Saint Clair Shores MI 48080 – Wed, Dec 1 ’10 16:57
Vinyl Lap Siding – Full Install, Soffits (General) – Full Install
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Portland Oregon area Siding Estimate Requests Report shows Vinyl Siding #1 Most requested with Fiber Cement Gaining Momentum!

Below is the current Siding and Window Estimate report for the Portland Oregon area. The report shows homeowners that requested Portland Or (area) Siding Estimates and Portland Or (area) Window Estimates from the Contractors With Integrity Network™ (Cwin™). One can see that Vinyl Siding is the #1 most requested siding estimate for the Portland Oregon area but Fiber Cement Siding estimate requests are gaining in popularity.

ref.: Contractors With Integrity

CWIN(tm) Estimate Request REPORT:
Timeframe: from:(Tue, April 27th 2010 6:52pm) to:(Mon, October 25th 2010 11:39am)
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FORMAT:
City State Zip – Date & Time
Estimates Requested
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Portland OR 97229 – Mon, Oct 25 ’10 11:39
Vinyl Lap Siding – Full Install, Fiber Cement Lap Siding – Full Install, Cedar Lap Siding – Full Install, Wood Lap Siding – Full Install
Project Details: “”
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Ashland OR 97520 – Sat, Oct 16 ’10 11:09
Vinyl Lap Siding – Full Install
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Philomath OR 97370 – Tue, Oct 5 ’10 22:08
Cedar Lap Siding – Materials Only
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Portland OR 97229 – Tue, Oct 5 ’10 21:21
Cedar Shake Siding – Full Install
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Pendleton OR 97801 – Tue, Oct 5 ’10 11:38
Vinyl Lap Siding – Full Install
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Freehold New Jersey Vinyl Siding Estimates are Top Requested Again!

Below is the Siding and Window Estimate report for the Freehold New Jersey for their area over the past 2 months. The report shows homeowners that requested Freehold NJ (area) Siding Estimates and Freehold NJ (area) Window Estimates from the Contractors With Integrity Network™ (Cwin™).  One can clearly see that Vinyl Siding is the #1 most requested siding estimate for the Freehold New Jersey area.

ref.: Contractors With Integrity

CWIN(tm) Estimate Request REPORT:
Timeframe: from:(Thu, August 26th 2010 12:26pm) to:(Mon, October 25th 2010 12:22pm)
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FORMAT:
City State Zip – Date & Time
Estimates Requested
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Somerdale NJ 08083 – Mon, Oct 25 ’10 12:22
Vinyl Lap Siding – Repair
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Jersey City NJ 07306 – Sun, Oct 24 ’10 01:26
Fiber Cement Shake Siding – Full Install
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Mullica Hill NJ 08062 – Sat, Oct 23 ’10 12:52
Vinyl Shake Siding – Full Install
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Port Monmouth NJ 07758 – Wed, Oct 20 ’10 12:04
Vinyl Lap Siding – Full Install, Vinyl Shake Siding – Full Install, Vinyl Vertical Siding – Full Install, Fiber Cement Lap Siding – Full Install, Fiber Cement Shake Siding – Full Install, Fiber Cement Vertical Siding – Full Install, Rock Siding – Small Job, Vinyl Windows – Multiple Windows Install
Project Details: “Not sure what type of siding and also interested in replacing 15 windows.”
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Manasquan NJ 08736 – Wed, Oct 20 ’10 11:20
Vinyl Windows – Multiple Windows Install, Vinyl Windows – Materials Only
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Raleigh North Carolina Siding Estimates Report

Below is the Siding and Window Estimate report requested by Renovation Pros in Cary, North Carolina for the Raleigh area. The report shows homeowners that requested Raleigh NC (area) Siding Estimates and Raleigh NC (area) Window Estimates from the Contractors With Integrity Network™ (Cwin™).

ref.: Contractors With Integrity

CWIN(tm) Estimate Request REPORT:
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FORMAT:
City State Zip – Date & Time
Estimates Requested
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Cary NC 27518 – Thu, Oct 7 ’10 09:54
Fiber Cement Lap Siding – Repair
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Biscoe NC 27209 – Wed, Oct 6 ’10 16:19
Vinyl Lap Siding – Materials Only, Soffits (General) – Materials Only
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Smithfield NC 27577 – Thu, Sep 30 ’10 10:00
Vinyl Windows – Multiple Windows Install
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Bunn NC 27508 – Wed, Sep 29 ’10 07:04
Cedar Lap Siding – Full Install
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Wake Forest NC 27587 – Wed, Sep 29 ’10 06:42
Vinyl Lap Siding – Full Install
Project Details: “2,000sq foot house – interested in siding”
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YES, believe it or not… vinyl siding does need to be cleaned periodically!

Typically vinyl siding needs to be cleaned once per year to keep your siding looking great.
The video below shows you some basics on cleaning your vinyl siding with a pressure washer AND gives some great tips.

DIY Video on How To Replace Vinyl Siding after it has been melted by a Barbecue.

If you have melted your vinyl siding by placing a barbeque too close to your house don’t feel bad… it’s pretty common. Most reputable siding contractors should give you the BBQ and weed eater talk.

The video below actually has a lot of really good information and “visually” shows you the process of replacing damaged vinyl siding.  We’d like to add that most vinyl siding expands and contracts 1/4 inch per 12 feet and that is the “typical” minimum amount of movement the vinyl siding panel is required to have.

Great Job Dominick DIY… keep up the good work!