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Wood Siding Calculator

Estimate wood siding boards, waste, and rough cost for your project.

About wood siding estimates

Wood siding (cedar, pine, or shiplap) has a natural look but needs more upkeep than vinyl or fiber cement. Waste tends to run a bit higher due to knots and grain defects, so this calculator defaults to a 15% waste allowance. Costs vary widely by wood species — the figures here reflect a mid-range average, not premium clear-grade cedar.

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Wood Siding Calculator

Enter your home dimensions to get an instant estimate.

Wall Width (ft)

Wall Height (ft)

Material

Wood Siding Fixed for this calculator

Board Width (Exposure)

Waste Percentage

Working with a different material? Use the general Siding Calculator instead.

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Your Estimate

Total Wall Area0 sq ft

Openings (Windows & Doors)0 sq ft

Net Siding Area0 sq ft

Waste (10%)0 sq ft

Total Siding Area 0 sq ft

Siding Squares (100 sq ft each)0.00

Estimated Boards0

Estimated Bundles Needed0

Estimated Material Cost$0

Estimated Labor Cost$0

Trim & accessories (approximate)

Corner Posts0 ft

Starter Strip0 ft

Trim Around Openings0 ft

Bundle size varies by species and supplier — the 12-board figure above is a planning approximation. Confirm exact bundle quantities before ordering.

Material and labor costs are rough U.S. national averages for Wood Siding siding, for planning only — actual prices vary by region, home condition and contractor. Verify final quantities against real measurements before ordering materials.

Tips for wood siding projects

Unfinished wood siding needs to be sealed, stained, or painted promptly after installation to prevent warping and moisture damage — factor that cost in separately if your quote doesn't include it. Species (cedar vs. pine vs. redwood) has a big effect on price; treat this estimate as a starting point, not a final species-specific quote.