Vinyl Siding Calculator
Calculate the materials needed for your vinyl siding project, including squares of siding, trim, and estimated costs.
How to Calculate Vinyl Siding Materials
Calculating materials for a vinyl siding project involves several key measurements and considerations:
Calculating Siding Squares
One square of vinyl siding covers 100 square feet. To calculate squares needed:
- Multiply wall width by height to get total square footage
- Subtract window and door areas
- Divide by 100 to get number of squares
- Add 10% for waste and cuts
Additional Materials
A complete vinyl siding project requires several components:
- J-Channel: Used around windows, doors, and other openings
- Starter Strip: Required along the bottom edge of walls
- Corner Posts: For inside and outside corners
- Utility Trim: For top edges and under windows
- Fasteners: Approximately 2 pounds per square