What to know about siding in St. Louis
Freeze-thaw winters in St. Louis reward durable materials and careful sealing to keep moisture out.
What affects siding cost in St. Louis
Beyond the local market, the same factors that drive siding cost everywhere apply in St. Louis:
- 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 St. Louis
These figures are adjusted for St. Louis pricing (about 0.96x the national average), so they reflect what local homeowners actually pay.
| Siding material | Cost in St. Louis | Typical total |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl | $3.84 to $12.48 /sq ft | About $5,750 to $18,700 |
| Engineered wood | $5.38 to $17.47 /sq ft | About $8,050 to $26,200 |
| Fiber cement (Hardie) | $5.76 to $18.72 /sq ft | About $8,650 to $28,100 |
| Natural wood | $6.14 to $19.97 /sq ft | About $9,200 to $30,000 |
| Stucco | $5.76 to $18.72 /sq ft | About $8,650 to $28,100 |
| Metal (steel or aluminum) | $6.53 to $21.22 /sq ft | About $9,800 to $31,800 |
| Brick or stone veneer | $8.45 to $27.46 /sq ft | About $12,700 to $41,200 |