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On average, traditional lap vinyl siding costs $400 per square. Traditional lap vinyl siding has the long, horizontal lines reminiscent of older homes' interlocking top-to-bottom lap panels. Lap ...

such as vinyl and fiber cement. Traditional shingle siding is made of small rectangular panels placed side by side in even horizontal lines. The finished effect creates a home exterior with ...