Fiber cement siding is durable, low-maintenance, and eco-friendly. Heres how it stacks up to vinyl, wood aluminum, and other exterior options ...

Old, faded siding can leave a home looking drab. Installing new board and batten siding costs $4,000 to $14,000, including labor, or about $9,000 on average.

Another advantage is cost. Fiber-cement siding runs about $3 to $3.50 per square foot, ... Design options in fiber-cement siding range from sleek, modern-style panels to traditional board and batten.

A square of cement board siding, which covers a 10 by 10-foot area, can cost anywhere from $200 to upwards of $600, he said. Vinyl typically sells from $60 to $200 per square.

Wood Siding: Fiber cement offers the look and feel of real wood without the maintenance. Because wood is highly susceptible to moisture, it often times rots and decays over time.