Nichiha Siding Costs & Prices

Nichiha siding cost will range from $4 to $8 for both the siding and the installation. The company offers a variety of products and options, although homeowners on the West Coast may have issues getting access to this cladding. In addition to fiber cement, they also make a stone, block panels and pre-finished brick. Read what homeowners and contractors think using our Nichiha siding reviews.

— Price Range: $4 – $8 psf fully installed —

“Homeowners will end up spending anywhere from $6,000 to $12,000 for 1500 sq. ft. of Nichiha panels. This price range includes all of the materials as well as some form of professional installation.”

Entry To Mid Range Nichiha Siding Cost

Expect to spend $200 to $300 per square for materials only. NichiFrontier looks similar to a cedar grain and is 7/16″ thick and can be ordered either factory primed or factory stained in 1 of 4 color options. The contractor price on the NichiFrontier is $3 per square foot. The siding comes with a 12 year warranty (we believe this applies to all of their products, but can’t confirm this.)

— Price Range: $1 – $2 psf (product only) —

Mid To High End Nichiha Prices

Expect to spend $300 to $400 per square for materials only. NichiBoard will usually be sold at $4 psf. The Sierra Premium is a cedar grain and 0.5″ thick and can be ordered either factory primed or factory stained in 1 of 4 color options. The contractor price on the Sierra Premium is roughly $3 per square foot. Nichiha Shakes are going to be more expensive than you lap siding boards, on par with James Hardie – explore Hardie Board Cost. Homeowners can expect to pay close to $4.50 per square foot for Nichiha shingles.

— Price Range: $2 – $3 psf (product only) —




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Additional Materials

All projects are going to require more than just the panels. Local contractors have to buy and use collated nails, trim pieces, starter courses, house wrap, soffits, j channels for corners etc. It’s tough to put a price on this because it does vary so muc, but $1 to $2 per square foot is a good rule of thumb.

— Price Range: $1 – $2 psf —

Installation Costs

The installation will be anywhere from 50% to 100% than for vinyl siding. Fiber cement products are heavier and require additional labor to attach boards. The work also tends to require a bit more technique and homeowners will pay more for the higher level of installation required.

— Installation Costs: $2 – $3 psf —

Entry To Mid Grade Project Totals

Homeowners will end up spending $4 – $6 psf for the Nichiha panels, all additional materials and labor. This equates to $400 to $600 per square installed.

— Price Range: $4 – $6 psf fully installed —

Entry To Mid Grade Project Totals

Homeowners will end up spending $6 – $8 psf for the Nichiha panels, all additional materials and installation. This equates to $550 to $800 per square installed.

— Price Range: $6- $8 psf fully installed —