Vinyl siding is more than a building material, it is a building system that requires different parts including siding panels, soffit, fascia, trim, corners and mounting accessories. Vinyl siding typically costs between $3.00 to $7.00 per square foot, not including installation and other accessories. Vinyl siding prices also vary on where you purchase your vinyl siding from, such as buying directly from a distributor (rare, unless you are a contractor) or through a certified installer.
On average, the cost of cypress lumber can be around $2 to $11 per board foot. Siding can range from $2 to $4 per square foot for the materials alone. Woodworkerssource.com charges around $6 to $9 per foot.
In most regions of the country, redwood and cedar each cost at least three times more than pressure-treated lumber. For example, I recently bought an 8-ft.-long red cedar 2 x 6 and paid nearly $4 per linear foot--ouch!Both species are considerably less expensive on the West Coast. In California, for instance, a B-grade redwood 2 x 6 costs about $2.35 per linear foot.Redwood and cedar require an annual power washing and coat of finish every three to four years.rices vary because there are so many different companies, but composites are typically less expensive than plastic lumber. For example, for 5/4 x 6-Â­in. decking, expect to pay about $2.50 per linear foot for composites, and $3 per linear foot for plastic lumber.