Vinyl siding is a reasonably priced, lightweight, and virtually maintenance-free way of providing thermal protection to the home’s exterior. According to “Remodeling Magazine’s” 2014 Cost vs. Value Report, a midsize vinyl siding remodel will increase your home’s value by 78.2 percent of the project’s cost. The report estimates that a midsize vinyl replacement job will cost $11,475, and has a resale value of $8,975. The $11,475 figure is the projected cost to replace 1,250 square feet of siding and trim.

Upscale Fiber Cement Re-siding Project

Fiber-cement siding is resistant to moisture, fire, termites and rot. In addition, it doesn’t flex. The Cost vs. Value Report classifies fiber cement re-siding as an upscale project that entails replacing 1,250 square feet of existing fiber with new factory-primed and factory-painted fiber-cement siding, and also replacing fiber-cement boards or cellular PVC 4/4 and 5/4 trim, which costs an average total price of $13,378. This re-siding project produced an average resale value of $11,645, which represents an increase in home value that’s 87 percent of the project cost. (Ref 1, 4, 5)

Upscale Foam-Backed Vinyl Re-siding Project

Foam-backed or foam-core vinyl siding enables the vinyl to lay flat against the house, creating a solid foam barrier that is less vulnerable to impact from objects or weather. It’s another upscale re-siding project, with an average cost of $14,236 to replace 1,250 square feet of existing siding, including factory trim at corners and openings. This re-siding project produced an $11,124 resale value, which represented an increase in home value that was 78.1 percent of the amount invested in the project.