vinyl siding prices

[BANG]

Just wondering what a fair rate would be per sqft for vinyl siding and installation?

[fish gunner]

Roughly 150-170 a box installed based on 200sq ft.

[BANG]

Thanks ,i like the sounds of that .just started looking into it but cheapest i heard so far before now is $3 a sqft.
Do you know a contractor to recommend?

[baz]

Supply and install of vinyl siding should never be less than $300 per 100 sq ft, if so something is missing from the equation.
Baz

[fish gunner]

Dont have a clue stting beside the siding guy. Pm if you need more info and are located between ed and cal .

[Geezle]

Originally Posted by baz

Supply and install of vinyl siding should never be less than $300 per 100 sq ft, if so something is missing from the equation.
Baz

Pretty much.

I currently get paid $90/sq, so $180 per box, plus the company I sub for takes a small cut on top of that.

A box of siding can be anywhere from $120-180+ plus trim depending on the product and supplier.

Is it new construction or remove/replace?

[Grizzly Adams]

Originally Posted by baz

Supply and install of vinyl siding should never be less than $300 per 100 sq ft, if so something is missing from the equation.
Baz

It's called slave labor. Surprised how little the installers were actually paid , subcontract to the guy you're paying to put the stuff on.

Grizz

[ToXicXxX]

Come on down to our store and I'll hook you up with some siding

I've heard that D4.5 dutchlap is being discontinued by Gentek and Kaycan just before the summer rush (just internal rumour, not 100% on that), might want to look into D5 or a different style. I'd wonder if Mitten would follow suite?

[artie]

I see alot of people are goin away from tybeck house wrap because the feeling is that it causes mould. Some guys are now using a double wrap of tar paper which breathes better and is still water proof.

[ToXicXxX]

Originally Posted by artie

I see alot of people are goin away from tybeck house wrap because the feeling is that it causes mould. Some guys are now using a double wrap of tar paper which breathes better and is still water proof.

Owens Corning also makes a house wrap, keep seeing it in new areas. I've been trying to get ahold of them about it.

[foothillsman]

Originally Posted by artie

I see alot of people are goin away from tybeck house wrap because the feeling is that it causes mould. Some guys are now using a double wrap of tar paper which breathes better and is still water proof.

tyvek or of the likes of it should be breathable. If there is moisture issues, the problem most likely that alot of moisture is making it under the tyvek due to poor labour. Check around all windows, doors ect make sure that everything is done properly and sealed right.

[baz]

Tar paper doesn't breathe very well , 2 layers of tar paper is the typical detail for commercial construction.
Currently the recommended best practise for residential is a breathable sheathing membrane such as Tyvec or Typar.
Been in the business as installer,salesman and manager for 28 years.
Vinyl Siding Institute certified installer.
Baz