Materials and styles

Siding Charlotte NC

Siding faded, cracked or out of style? Compare vinyl, fiber cement, wood and metal with an experienced contractor before you choose.

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  • Vinyl, fiber cement, wood or metal
  • Lap, shake or board-and-batten
  • Honest repair-or-replace advice
Siding Charlotte NC: contractor working on a home exterior

Siding Charlotte: Materials Compared

Fiber cement lap siding corner with a corner board
Fiber cement lap siding at a corner board

The right siding comes down to upkeep, budget and the style of the house. Here's how the main options compare:

  • Vinyl. About $3.75 to $5 per square foot installed. No painting, many colors.
  • Fiber cement. About $7 to $18 per square foot. Holds paint well and resists rot.
  • Wood and cedar. The traditional look, with the most painting and upkeep.
  • Metal. About $9.50 to $22 per square foot. Durable, with a modern look.

Not sure which fits? Call Siding Contractors Charlotte NC and talk it through with a contractor.

Picking a Style

Lap

Horizontal boards; the most common look.

Board-and-Batten

Vertical lines for gables and accents.

Shake

A cedar-shingle look for gables and porches.

Mixed Elevations

Brick or stone on the front with siding on the sides.

Charlotte Siding Costs

New siding and refreshed trim meeting brick veneer

Siding replacement in Charlotte typically runs about $7,070 to $16,784 for a whole house. The material, the number of stories and any wall repairs found during tear-off move the price most.

These are typical figures, not quotes. The contractor prices your house after seeing it.

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Material Questions

Which siding needs the least upkeep?

Vinyl needs no painting. Fiber cement needs repainting less often than wood.

Can new siding go over old siding?

Sometimes, but removing it lets the contractor check the wall for moisture damage first.

Do historic districts limit siding choices?

In Charlotte's local historic districts (Dilworth, Fourth Ward, Hermitage Court, McCrorey Heights, Oaklawn Park, Plaza Midwood, Wesley Heights and Wilmore), exterior changes need a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic District Commission before work starts.

Who does the work?

An experienced, independent contractor who serves your area.

Compare Your Options

A contractor near you can bring samples and price each material.

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