… you’ve asked and we’ve answered.

Short Answer: 100 Square Feet.

1 Square = 100 Sq.Ft.

Long Answer,  from our Square of Siding definition page:

Square: (house siding)

Abbreviation: SQ

A Square is a term that is used by Siding Contractors, Installers, Suppliers and Manufacturers that is short for 100 square feet of siding.

Not sure what a “Square Foot” is?
See our: definition of Square Feet.

“Square” Bullet Points:

• The terms “Square” and “Squares” are very common with Vinyl Siding professionals.
• Vinyl Siding is typically sold in 2 Square (SQ) boxes.
  • 2 SQ = 2 Square = 200 square feet.
• Vinyl Shake Siding is often sold in 1/3 Square or 1/2 Square boxes.
  • 1/3 SQ = 1/3 Square = 33.3 Square Feet
  • 1/2 SQ = 1/2 Square = 50.0 Square Feet

“Square” Examples in Communication: (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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So you are looking for siding materials, well you’ve got lots to pick from like vinyl siding, fiber cement siding, cedar siding, composite siding, metal siding and rock siding to name a few. We will briefly dive into each category to give you a good idea of what type of siding materials you might be interested in.

Vinyl Siding Materials

Vinyl siding is the number #1 most used siding in the nation today. Many people prefer vinyl siding materials over other siding materials because it can be relatively inexpensive, doesn’t require painting, is very low maintenance and typically comes with a 50 year warranty. Vinyl siding comes in horizontal (lap), vertical, shingle/shake siding & soffits material types. Many other options are available. (continue reading…)