Vinyl siding is quite economical. CostHelper.com claims that a vinyl siding project can cost the consumer anywhere between $1 and $7 per square foot depending on the thickness of the vinyl chosen and who will be doing the installation.
Other factors can affect the overall cost of a vinyl siding project. According to CostHelper.com, if existing siding needs to be removed, some vinyl siding installers may charge $1,000 to $3,000 for the removal of the old siding.
Professionals or do-it-yourselfers can install vinyl siding. If the consumer handles the project himself, costs can fall drastically.
Most other types of siding, including wood siding, require some level of maintenance over the years, driving up overall costs. Vinyl siding is very low-maintenance and may not cost anything to maintain if properly cared for.
Vinyl siding can be very thin; it has no insulation value. Severe storms and heat can easily damage vinyl siding. Repairs are rather expensive and difficult