What to know about siding in Portland
Portland's mild climate is easy on exterior materials, so look and maintenance usually drive the choice.
What affects siding cost in Portland
Beyond the local market, the same factors that drive siding cost everywhere apply in Portland:
- 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 Portland
These figures are adjusted for Portland pricing (about 1.16x the national average), so they reflect what local homeowners actually pay.
| Siding material | Cost in Portland | Typical total |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl | $4.64 to $15.08 /sq ft | About $6,950 to $22,600 |
| Engineered wood | $6.50 to $21.11 /sq ft | About $9,750 to $31,700 |
| Fiber cement (Hardie) | $6.96 to $22.62 /sq ft | About $10,400 to $33,900 |
| Natural wood | $7.42 to $24.13 /sq ft | About $11,100 to $36,200 |
| Stucco | $6.96 to $22.62 /sq ft | About $10,400 to $33,900 |
| Metal (steel or aluminum) | $7.89 to $25.64 /sq ft | About $11,800 to $38,500 |
| Brick or stone veneer | $10.21 to $33.18 /sq ft | About $15,300 to $49,800 |