What to know about siding in Boulder
Freeze-thaw winters in Boulder reward durable materials and careful sealing to keep moisture out.
What affects siding cost in Boulder
Beyond the local market, the same factors that drive siding cost everywhere apply in Boulder:
- 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 Boulder
These figures are adjusted for Boulder pricing (about 1.18x the national average), so they reflect what local homeowners actually pay.
| Siding material | Cost in Boulder | Typical total |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl | $4.72 to $15.34 /sq ft | About $7,100 to $23,000 |
| Engineered wood | $6.61 to $21.48 /sq ft | About $9,900 to $32,200 |
| Fiber cement (Hardie) | $7.08 to $23.01 /sq ft | About $10,600 to $34,500 |
| Natural wood | $7.55 to $24.54 /sq ft | About $11,300 to $36,800 |
| Stucco | $7.08 to $23.01 /sq ft | About $10,600 to $34,500 |
| Metal (steel or aluminum) | $8.02 to $26.08 /sq ft | About $12,000 to $39,100 |
| Brick or stone veneer | $10.38 to $33.75 /sq ft | About $15,600 to $50,600 |