Why Our Fiber Cement Siding Estimates Hold Up

Fiber cement projects commonly use multiple siding profiles and accessory systems. Lap siding, panels, shakes, trim boards, soffits, and specialty details may occur on the same building.
We review exterior elevations, wall sections, details, schedules, and specifications to identify each product and quantify siding and accessories separately.

Coordination Across the Exterior Wall

Fiber cement siding interfaces with sheathing, weather barriers, flashing, windows, doors, trim, insulation, and structural framing.
We coordinate available architectural documentation to identify openings, corners, transitions, penetrations, soffits, and other conditions that affect siding quantities and installation.

Fiber Cement Siding Takeoff by Elevation

Exterior elevations provide the primary basis for measuring fiber cement siding. Wall areas can be separated by siding profile, exposure, color, and product where documented.
Windows, doors, corners, transitions, and other interruptions can be considered when establishing the net siding quantities.

Fiber Cement Lap Siding Estimating

Lap siding requires consideration of board length, exposure, overlap, wall geometry, corners, openings, and waste.
The takeoff can separate the siding material from trim and accessory components for clearer procurement and pricing.

Fiber Cement Panel & Shingle Estimating

Panel and shingle systems may have different installation patterns, layouts, trim requirements, and waste factors.
Where specified, each product can be quantified separately according to the documented elevations and details.

Fiber Cement Trim & Accessories

Trim boards, corner boards, starter strips, flashing, sealants, fasteners, and other accessories can represent a significant portion of the siding installation.
These components can be quantified separately where shown or specified.

Related Services

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What Is Included in Your Fiber Cement Siding Estimate

  • Fiber cement lap siding
  • Fiber cement panel siding
  • Fiber cement shingles
  • Fiber cement shakes
  • Trim boards
  • Corner boards
  • Starter strips
  • Soffit panels
  • Fascia where applicable
  • J-channels where specified
  • Flashing
  • Weather barriers where included
  • Housewrap where specified
  • Caulking
  • Sealants
  • Fasteners
  • Clips
  • Exterior accessories
  • Siding around openings
  • Material waste
  • Material pricing
  • Installation labor
  • Equipment
  • Editable Excel estimate