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Siding Repair FAQs
It costs $5 to $10 per square foot to repair or replace clapboard siding. Expect to pay $1,000 to $2,000 to repair clapboard siding. Clapboard has limited vulnerability and is vulnerable to dry rot, mold, insect damage, and more. Many homeowners replace clapboard with cedar, which is more resistant to these types of damage.
With proper maintenance and repairs, brick, stucco, and stone last 100 years or longer. Some newer vinyl and fiber cement siding types also have a lifespan of around 100 years with proper maintenance, barring extreme weather events or similar issues. Vinyl siding lasts 20 to 40 years.
Yes, replacing one or two damaged pieces of siding is an option, but this is more difficult for certain types of siding. For instance, vinyl siding changes color over time, which makes finding exact color matches challenging. Many homeowners opt to replace or paint all of their vinyl siding instead of simply replacing one section.
Siding helps protect your home from environmental factors, such as extreme temperatures, moisture, and storms. It also shields the structure from UV rays, which can cause fading or warping. Certain types of siding improve your home’s insulation and help regulate the indoor temperature, reducing energy lost through heating and cooling.
