While a replacement project is best left to siding contractors, it won’t hurt to know as much as you can about getting new cladding for your home. It is your home improvement project, after all, and a significant investment at that. There are many things you can learn about your project before any work begins, starting with just how much siding you will be needing.
Measuring Siding
Start with measuring the heights and lengths of your exterior walls, multiplying numbers together to find the total square feet of the space to be covered. This calculation applies if you’re getting lap siding, panels, clapboard and other siding profiles, except shingles. Shingle siding follows a different, more complex equation.
Take note that you will also need square footage for doors and windows to give you “fudge” room. Resulting waste pieces are used first where possible, with leftover materials returned for a refund, if allowed.
The Professional Difference
Measuring siding is a straightforward process you can do yourself but it’s still best left to siding contractors to avoid errors. You need your new siding to be installed properly, after all, and this is not possible without accurate measurements. At the very least, however, knowing how your contractor calculated for your siding gives you a way to validate what you are purchasing for your replacement project, although this shouldn’t be an issue if you are working with a trusted siding contractor in your area.
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