How To Measure Siding Size

Vertical vinyl siding is sized differently than horizontal siding and measures plank width on center meaning it indicates the measurement from center point to center point between each plank.

How to measure siding size. To have enough siding for your dormers measure your dormers height and multiply by width. If a gable is hard to reach measure the height of the current siding profile then multiply by the number of courses on the wall section. When you re determining the amount of siding to purchase don t subtract for regular sized windows and doors. Place your ladder in the middle of your gable.

Standard vertical panel lengths are 12 feet. If you have a really large picture window on the house and you can also subtract for a large garage door. For dormers take width by height by 1 5. Write down the calculation then divide it by 2.

With our easy to use siding and trim calculators you won t have to worry about not having enough to finish the job. Measure from the bottom of roof top of your home s side to the peak of your roof. This gives you enough material for both sides. H x w x 1 5 number of squares for your dormers.

Siding thickness measured in inches with conversions to millimeters. A double 5 inch vertical vinyl panel would indicate two 5 inch on center planks per panel with an overall panel width of 10 inches. Then multiply by 1 5 and you ll have enough siding to cover the two sides of the dormer. For exact dimensions check manufacturer specifications of a certain product.

Coverage is an area in square feet or square meters covered by a single panel. Siding calculator let mitten help you to determine how much siding and trims you ll need for your house. Width and length of siding reflect measurements in inches imperial units and centimeters metric system. Click on the links below.