What to know about siding in Birmingham
Birmingham's mild climate is easy on exterior materials, so look and maintenance usually drive the choice.
What affects siding cost in Birmingham
Beyond the local market, the same factors that drive siding cost everywhere apply in Birmingham:
- Wall area to be covered, measured in square feet.
- Material: vinyl is cheapest, then engineered wood, fiber cement, and metal, with brick or stone veneer at the top.
- Tear-off and disposal of old siding.
- House height, number of stories, and trim detail.
Siding cost by siding material in Birmingham
These figures are adjusted for Birmingham pricing (about 0.86x the national average), so they reflect what local homeowners actually pay.
| Siding material | Cost in Birmingham | Typical total |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl | $3.44 to $11.18 /sq ft | About $5,150 to $16,800 |
| Engineered wood | $4.82 to $15.65 /sq ft | About $7,200 to $23,500 |
| Fiber cement (Hardie) | $5.16 to $16.77 /sq ft | About $7,750 to $25,200 |
| Natural wood | $5.50 to $17.89 /sq ft | About $8,250 to $26,800 |
| Stucco | $5.16 to $16.77 /sq ft | About $7,750 to $25,200 |
| Metal (steel or aluminum) | $5.85 to $19.01 /sq ft | About $8,750 to $28,500 |
| Brick or stone veneer | $7.57 to $24.60 /sq ft | About $11,400 to $36,900 |