Estimating Materials Siding Square Feet

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

Estimating materials siding square feet.

Vinyl siding is commonly estimated by the square to determine how much labor and material is needed. Enter this total square footage here. Determine the total area for all of these items then subtract this figure from your final square footage. Multiply height by width for each area and add to get total square footage not covered with siding.

Multiply height by width for each area and add to get total square footage not covered with siding. 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. One square of siding will cover 100 square feet and an average box of vinyl siding contains 2 squares of material.

Enter this total square footage here. Measure all doors windows and other exterior areas that will not require siding. Low industry average and a high estimate costs will vary depending on many factors including material windows and door frames. This figure represents the total square footage of hardie plank siding that you will need to purchase.

Finding the amount of material needed is a fairly simple process. Replacing your siding is a big decision with many options costs materials to consider. Measure the width and height of windows doors and any other areas that will not be covered with siding.