Requesting a Quote for Hardwood Siding: What to Include

Specify Your Project Dimensions and Layout

The foundation of any siding quote is accurate measurement. Provide the total square footage of the walls to be covered, but also include detailed dimensions for each wall section (length and height). Note any areas that will not be clad, such as windows, doors, or other architectural features. For complex designs, a simple sketch or architectural drawing can be invaluable. Consider the orientation of your siding: will it be installed horizontally, vertically, or in a mixed pattern?

If your design includes different profiles or species on various parts of the structure, clearly delineate these sections with their respective dimensions. For example, a main facade might use a wide-plank Ipe, while a recessed entry could feature a narrower Cumaru. Detailing these distinctions upfront ensures your quote accurately reflects each material and profile requirement.

Choose Your Hardwood Siding Profile and Species

Lumber Plus offers a range of hardwood siding options, each with distinct aesthetic and performance characteristics. Specifying your desired profile is crucial, as different milling patterns affect material yield, installation methods, and final appearance. Common profiles include Tongue and Groove, Shiplap, and custom milled options. For example, a Tongue and Groove profile offers a tight, interlocking fit, while Shiplap creates a distinct shadow line.

Beyond the profile, select your preferred hardwood species. Options like Ipe, Cumaru, Garapa, Angelim, Jatoba, and Tigerwood each offer unique coloration, grain patterns, and natural properties. Thermally modified wood options, such as Scandinavian Thermally Modified Wood or Maximo Accoya, provide enhanced stability and durability. If you are considering a specific brand like Norx composite cladding, ensure you specify that as well. Including the desired material and profile from the outset ensures your quote reflects the exact product you intend to use.

Explore the available siding and cladding options at our main product page: [Siding and Cladding](/siding-and-cladding).

Provide Your Project ZIP Code and Site Access Details

Your project's ZIP code is essential for calculating delivery costs and confirming service availability. This allows us to provide an accurate, all-inclusive quote. Additionally, describe the site access conditions. Will a large delivery truck have easy access to the installation area? Are there any obstacles, such as narrow driveways, steep inclines, or restricted delivery hours? Knowing these details helps us plan for appropriate logistics.

If you anticipate any challenges with delivery, such as limited space for material staging or the need for specialized unloading equipment, communicate these early. This information helps avoid potential delays or additional charges upon delivery, ensuring a smoother process from order to installation.

Outline Your Project Timeline and Phasing

Understanding your project's timeline is important for material availability and scheduling. Provide your anticipated start date for siding installation and any critical deadlines. If your project will be completed in phases, clearly outline which sections require siding at which times. This allows us to coordinate material delivery with your construction schedule, ensuring materials arrive when needed.

For larger or phased projects, discussing your timeline helps us manage inventory and production, especially for custom-milled profiles. Early communication about your schedule can prevent delays and ensure a steady supply of materials throughout your project's duration.

Worked Example: Requesting a Quote for a Two-Story Facade

Imagine you are cladding a two-story residential facade. The main wall is 30 feet wide and 20 feet high, with a single 8-foot-wide by 7-foot-high entry door and two 4-foot-wide by 5-foot-high windows on the first floor. The second story has three 3-foot-wide by 4-foot-high windows. You want to use a horizontal Shiplap profile in Ipe for the entire facade. The project is located in ZIP code 90210, and the site has clear road access with ample space for a delivery truck.

Here's how you'd calculate the area and structure your quote request:

1. **Total Wall Area:** 30 ft (width) x 20 ft (height) = 600 sq ft.

2. **Door Area:** 8 ft x 7 ft = 56 sq ft.

3. **First-Floor Window Area:** 2 windows x (4 ft x 5 ft) = 2 x 20 sq ft = 40 sq ft.

4. **Second-Floor Window Area:** 3 windows x (3 ft x 4 ft) = 3 x 12 sq ft = 36 sq ft.

5. **Total Opening Area:** 56 + 40 + 36 = 132 sq ft.

6. **Net Siding Area:** 600 sq ft - 132 sq ft = 468 sq ft.

7. **Material and Profile:** Ipe, Shiplap profile, horizontal installation.

8. **Project Location:** ZIP code 90210.

9. **Site Access:** Easy road access, ample space for delivery truck.

10. **Timeline:** Siding installation planned for next quarter, specific date to be confirmed.

This detailed breakdown provides Lumber Plus with all the necessary information to generate an accurate quote, including material quantities, potential waste factors for cuts, and delivery logistics.

Before you order

• Project dimensions: Total square footage, individual wall lengths and heights.
• Details of openings: Number, dimensions, and locations of windows, doors, and other features.
• Desired siding profile: Tongue and Groove, Shiplap, custom, etc.
• Chosen hardwood species: Ipe, Cumaru, Garapa, Thermally Modified Wood, Maximo Accoya, Norx composite, etc.
• Siding orientation: Horizontal, vertical, or mixed.
• Project ZIP code for delivery calculations.
• Site access details: Road access, space for delivery vehicles, potential obstacles.
• Anticipated project start date and any critical deadlines.
• Phasing details if the project will be completed in stages.
• Any specific finishing requirements (e.g., pre-finishing, specific sealants).

Confirm installation details, approved uses and warranty terms in the current instructions for the exact product and profile. Your installer should verify the substrate, structure and applicable project requirements.

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