Engineered Wood Siding Costs & Prices

Engineered wood siding cost will run $3 to $7 per square foot installed. This places it in the mid range of all cladding materials, above vinyl but less than the Hardie Board fiber cement. We’ll discuss a range of material prices, as well as pricing on installation and project examples.

— Price Range: $3 to $7 psf fully installed —

“One of the big factors that will affect engineered wood siding cost is whether the boards are pre-primed or pre-finished and are ready to install. If they aren’t, homeowners will be paying a lower material cost, but will pay the contractor or sub to prime and paint them onsite.”




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Engineered Wood Siding Cost

Entry To Mid Range Products

Entry to mid range products will run $1 to $2 per square foot, which is about 25% to 30% above vinyl pricing. A popular example would include LP SmartSide, which is available in a large number of profiles, widths etc. that will affect the per square foot pricing.

— Price Range: $1 to $2 psf —

Mid To High End Products

Mid to high end products run $2 to $3 per square foot. Popular products in this price point include Catawba and TruWood. One of the big factors that will affect pricing is whether the boards are pre-primed and/or pre-finished and are ready to install. If they aren’t, homeowners will be paying a lower material cost, but will pay the contractor or sub to prime and/or paint them onsite.

— Price Range: $2 to $3 psf —

Additional Materials

All projects will require additional materials such as nails, housewrap, inside and outside corners, j channels, soffits and any other finish or trim pieces that are required to make a professional looking project.

— Price Range: $1 to $2 psf —

Installation Costs

Installation for engineered wood siding will be on par with most vinyl products. The panels don’t pose any additional complications or added steps to properly install on a home. Some engineered wood products actually fit together very easily, making installation quick and easy.

— Installation Cost: $1 – $2 psf —

Entry To Mid Range Project

Expect to pay $3 to $5 per square foot. This equates to $300 to $500 per square for a lower to mid grade product. For a 2000 sq. ft. project, expect to pay $6,000 and $10,000.

— Price Range: $3 to $5 psf fully installed —

Mid To High End Products

Expect to pay $5 to $7 per square foot. This equates to $500 to $700 per square for a lower to mid grade product. For a 2000 sq. ft. project, expect to pay $10,000 and $14,000.

— Price Range: $5 to $7 psf fully installed —