Few exterior upgrades match the warmth and curb appeal of genuine cedar siding. Yet homeowners and contractors often struggle to pin down a realistic cedar siding price before breaking ground. CountBricks is here to change that. By combining real-time material feeds with voice-driven estimating, our platform delivers accurate numbers in minutes—no spreadsheets, no guesswork.
CountBricks data—drawn from live supplier APIs across North America—shows that mid-grade bevel cedar currently averages $6.75 – $9.25 per square foot for materials. When you include fasteners, trims, and standard labor, the all-in cedar siding price typically falls between $12.00 – $16.50 per square foot on a single-story residence.
• Premium grades (clear vertical grain or kiln-dried) can push material costs above $12.00 per square foot
• Rustic or economy grades may dip to $5.25 per square foot but expect higher waste and more onsite sorting
• Labor premiums apply for multi-story installs, intricate gables, or historical restoration work
1. Grade and profile: Tongue-and-groove and shingle patterns require more milling than standard bevel, raising the cedar siding price by 10 – 20 %.
2. Board length: Longer, defect-free boards reduce seams but cost more per foot. CountBricks helps balance aesthetics and budget with side-by-side comparisons.
3. Finish choice: Factory priming adds roughly $0.85 per square foot yet saves two days of onsite painting. Pre-stained boards cost even more but lock in color uniformity.
4. Regional labor rates: Crew availability in dense metros can add $2-$3 per square foot. Our AI engine taps regional wage databases to keep your estimate honest.
5. Waste allowance: Cedar is a natural product. Count on 8 – 12 % waste for bevel and up to 18 % for shingles. CountBricks auto-calculates waste so you don’t overspend—or underorder.
Paper plans, manual takeoffs, and static price books can’t reflect today’s volatile lumber market. Contractors often submit bids that are obsolete before the homeowner signs. CountBricks solves this by:
• Scanning PDFs and blueprints in seconds with AI vision
• Capturing voice descriptions of scope while you walk the site
• Pulling current cedar siding price tables directly from trusted suppliers
• Generating a polished quote document branded with your logo and sent for e-signature the same day
The Larsen family wanted western red cedar cladding on a 2,400 sq ft colonial in Portland, Maine. Using CountBricks, their builder completed a full takeoff during the initial walkthrough:
• Blueprint scan: 3 minutes
• Voice scope recording: 7 minutes
• Auto-generated estimate: $36,480 materials and labor, accurate within 2 %
Because CountBricks locked pricing to live supplier quotes, the builder avoided a $2,800 lumber hike that hit two weeks later. The Larsens approved the job in 24 hours, and the crew started on schedule.
1. Upload plans or snap site photos—our AI finds every wall surface.
2. Say, “Bevel cedar, factory primed, 8 ¼ in exposure”—CountBricks builds the line item automatically.
3. Adjust labor productivity to match your crew speed.
4. Review the live cedar siding price feed and lock in supplier quotes with a click.
5. Export a branded proposal or invoice directly to the homeowner.
• Rain-screen battens for superior drainage add $1.20 per square foot installed.
• Factory-applied transparent stain adds $1.50 – $2.10 per square foot but doubles the finish warranty.
• Fire-retardant treatment runs $0.95 – $1.35 per square foot and can be required in WUI zones.
• Order corner boards and trims from the same mill run to prevent color mismatch.
• Include stainless steel fasteners in every cedar siding price—galvanized nails streak over time.
• Budget for back-priming cut ends on site; skipping this step invites moisture wicking.
The fastest path to an accurate cedar siding price is a CountBricks voice session. Schedule a live demo at CountBricks.com/consultation, or dive straight into our free trial at CountBricks.com/services. With real-time costs and instant paperwork, you can spend less time estimating and more time building.
Waste allowance is one of the most overlooked line items in any cedar siding price. Contractors who guess wrong can lose thousands in material overruns or time-eating supply runs. CountBricks eliminates the guesswork by cross-referencing board lengths, pattern type, and wall geometry to create an optimized cut schedule before the first delivery drops.
A seaside remodel required 1,120 square feet of cedar shingles across dormers and curved walls. Traditional rules of thumb suggested 18 % waste. CountBricks simulated the layout, predicted 13.5 % waste, and produced a cut map for the crew. The result:
• 132 fewer bundles ordered, saving $1,710 in material
• One less dumpster hauled away, saving $450
• Installation finished a full day earlier because boards were pre-sorted by length
1. Choose a rough-sawn texture: It hides minor defects, allowing you to select a mid-grade cedar without compromising appearance.
2. Bundle labor with finish: When the same crew installs and stains the siding, CountBricks applies productivity gains of up to 8 %, trimming labor dollars.
3. Lock material costs early: Use the “Price Freeze” toggle inside CountBricks.com/services to secure live supplier quotes for up to 14 days, shielding your bid from volatile lumber markets.
Whether you’re a custom home builder, designer, or homeowner researching budgets, CountBricks makes cedar siding pricing transparent and reliable. Create your free account at CountBricks.com/services and see how fast accurate estimating can be.
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