Siding Calculator & Material Planner
Net siding coverage, house wrap, trim and fasteners.
Project estimate
Siding Planner
$2,560–$2,944
Material estimate + optional reserve · USD
- Net siding area
- 1,080 ft²
- Working time allowance
- 5.13 days
82 person-hours / 2 people / 8 h per day. Provisional activity rates; adjust in advanced options.
Excludes labor, tax, delivery, equipment rental, permits and site work. Sample prices are not live retailer quotes. Upper budget includes 15% contingency.
Cost breakdown
- Siding
- $1,920
- Weather barrier
- $220
- Trim
- $300
- Hardware
- $120
Shopping list
0 / 4 checkedWhole packages rounded up. Edit a unit price to use your supplier's quote.
Siding
Siding packages
12 packages
$1,920$160 per packages
Weather barrier
Housewrap (900 sq ft)
2 rolls
$220$110 per rolls
Trim
Trim stock (12 ft)
15 pieces
$300$20 per pieces
Hardware
Siding fasteners (1000 count)
3 boxes
$120$40 per boxes
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Assumptions & project notes
- Material allowance: 10%. Package sizes and coverage rates are editable in the inputs.
- Check final dimensions, product specifications and any required local approvals before ordering.
Tools & preparation
- Tape measure and framing square
- Level and layout string
- Drill / driver and specified bits
- Suitable saw and clamps
- Footing excavation and concrete tools where required
A preparation list; confirm installation tools with your selected products.
How to use the siding planner
Start with length, width, height, openings area. The result includes net siding area. Open advanced options to match your product sizes, material allowance and labor expectations.
1. Measure and specify
Measure the footprint, finished levels and access; settle the structural design before choosing member sizes.
2. Adjust the estimate
Match board widths, spacing, stock lengths and connections to the approved layout.
3. Prepare your order
Lay out cuts and supports, then confirm the material list with the timber and hardware supplier.
4. Plan the work
Plan foundations, framing, weather protection and final inspection in the order required by the design.
Frequently asked questions
What does the siding planner estimate?+
Net siding coverage, house wrap, trim and fasteners. The shopping list includes siding packages, housewrap (900 sq ft), trim stock (12 ft), siding fasteners (1000 count).
Which assumptions should I check?+
Check all measurements and replace the coverage and package sizes with the figures for the products you will actually buy. Material allowance and whole-package rounding can change the order quantity.
Are the prices current supplier quotes?+
No. Initial unit prices are illustrative USD budgeting inputs. Enter a price beside each material to use your own quote. The total includes materials only; labor, shipping, taxes, permits and rental are excluded.
Can I save or share my project?+
Save stores the inputs and prices on this browser. Share link includes the configuration in the address so another device can reopen it. Download CSV exports the shopping list, and Print / PDF opens your browser’s print dialog.