Siding Replacement Cost in New Brunswick
What affects siding replacement cost in New Brunswick
Siding Replacement costs in New Brunswick differ from the national baseline mainly because of local labor rates. Carpentry labor in New Brunswick runs about 25% below the national average carpenter wage (Job Bank, NOC 72310), holding installation cost down. New Brunswick's Bay of Fundy fog and persistent damp drive moisture deep into wall assemblies, while inland ice storms load siding seams; corrosion-resistant fasteners and a continuous drainage plane behind fibre-cement keep the bottom courses from saturating. Most New Brunswick municipalities require a building permit for residential siding replacement pulled by the contractor; typical residential fees run $75–$250, usually with a final inspection. New Brunswick applies 15% Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) to siding materials.