Key Takeaways
- CyanBuild's AI reads siding plans and wall area by elevation automatically.
- Price with your local $40-70/hr rates — no spreadsheet.
- Typical Siding costs: $5-10/SF/vinyl siding, $8-15/SF/fiber cement, $10-22/SF/metal panel.
- Visual proof per item means a defensible, reviewable estimate.
How CyanBuild handles Siding takeoff
Siding takeoff covers vinyl, fiber cement, metal, and wood cladding by area with trim, accessories, and weather barrier. CyanBuild detects and counts wall area by elevation and other siding elements from your PDF, measures areas and runs, and lets you price each line with local rates.
Siding cost reference
| Item | Typical range | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl siding | $5-10/SF | |
| Fiber cement | $8-15/SF | |
| Metal panel | $10-22/SF |
Common Siding tasks
- Wall area by elevation
- Trim and corners
- Weather barrier
- Openings
Materials CyanBuild tracks for Siding
- Siding (vinyl, fiber cement, metal, wood)
- Weather barrier
- Trim and accessories
- Flashing
- Fasteners
Siding takeoff: manual vs CyanBuild
| Capability | Manual takeoff | CyanBuild AI |
|---|---|---|
| Wall area by elevation | Count/measure by hand | Detected and counted |
| Pricing with your rates | Spreadsheet | Built in |
| Cross-trade rollup | Separate files | One estimate |
| Audit trail | Paper or PDF | Visual proof per item |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does CyanBuild handle Siding takeoff?
Upload your Siding plans as PDF. CyanBuild's AI detects and counts wall area by elevation and other siding elements, measures areas and runs, and hands you a reviewable takeoff you can price with your local $40-70/hr rates.
What does Siding work cost?
Typical Siding ranges: $5-10/SF for vinyl siding; $8-15/SF for fiber cement; $10-22/SF for metal panel. Labor runs about $40-70/hr (installers).
What materials are included in a Siding takeoff?
Common Siding materials: Siding (vinyl, fiber cement, metal, wood), Weather barrier, Trim and accessories, Flashing, Fasteners.
Can CyanBuild estimate Siding labor and materials separately?
Yes. Siding takeoff separates material quantities from labor hours so you can price each with your own rates and review the build-up line by line.
Is there Siding-specific estimating software?
Yes — see our Siding estimating software page for the estimating workflow, and the how-to-estimate guide for a step-by-step Siding cost build-up.