Nichiha siding cost will range from $4 to $8 for both the siding and the installation. The company offers a variety of products and options, although homeowners on the West Coast may have issues getting access to this cladding. In addition to fiber cement, they also make a stone, block panels and pre-finished brick. Read what homeowners and contractors think using our Nichiha siding reviews.
— Price Range: $4 – $8 psf fully installed —
Entry To Mid Range Nichiha Siding Cost
Expect to spend $200 to $300 per square for materials only. NichiFrontier looks similar to a cedar grain and is 7/16″ thick and can be ordered either factory primed or factory stained in 1 of 4 color options. The contractor price on the NichiFrontier is $3 per square foot. The siding comes with a 12 year warranty (we believe this applies to all of their products, but can’t confirm this.)
— Price Range: $1 – $2 psf (product only) —
Mid To High End Nichiha Prices
Expect to spend $300 to $400 per square for materials only. NichiBoard will usually be sold at $4 psf. The Sierra Premium is a cedar grain and 0.5″ thick and can be ordered either factory primed or factory stained in 1 of 4 color options. The contractor price on the Sierra Premium is roughly $3 per square foot. Nichiha Shakes are going to be more expensive than you lap siding boards, on par with James Hardie – explore Hardie Board Cost. Homeowners can expect to pay close to $4.50 per square foot for Nichiha shingles.
— Price Range: $2 – $3 psf (product only) —
Additional Materials
All projects are going to require more than just the panels. Local contractors have to buy and use collated nails, trim pieces, starter courses, house wrap, soffits, j channels for corners etc. It’s tough to put a price on this because it does vary so muc, but $1 to $2 per square foot is a good rule of thumb.
— Price Range: $1 – $2 psf —
Installation Costs
The installation will be anywhere from 50% to 100% than for vinyl siding. Fiber cement products are heavier and require additional labor to attach boards. The work also tends to require a bit more technique and homeowners will pay more for the higher level of installation required.
— Installation Costs: $2 – $3 psf —
Entry To Mid Grade Project Totals
Homeowners will end up spending $4 – $6 psf for the Nichiha panels, all additional materials and labor. This equates to $400 to $600 per square installed.
— Price Range: $4 – $6 psf fully installed —
Entry To Mid Grade Project Totals
Homeowners will end up spending $6 – $8 psf for the Nichiha panels, all additional materials and installation. This equates to $550 to $800 per square installed.
— Price Range: $6- $8 psf fully installed —
