Siding Prices Are Going Up Again: What Fort Wayne Homeowners Should Know Before September 1, 2026

Siding Prices Are Going Up Again: What Fort Wayne Homeowners Should Know Before September 1, 2026

If you're considering replacing your siding in Fort Wayne or Northeast Indiana, now may be one of the better times to make a decision.

The siding industry is dealing with material-allocation challenges, product availability concerns, and continued pricing pressure—and we're now being advised through our supply channels of another round of siding price increases expected around September 1, 2026.

At Faze Construction, we're currently planning around an anticipated increase of approximately 5%–7% on affected siding materials, depending on manufacturer and product.

And here's what makes this one noteworthy:

This isn't the first increase we've dealt with this year.

Public distributor notices already show multiple siding manufacturers implementing increases throughout 2026. ABC Supply, for example, lists two separate CertainTeed siding increases this year alone, along with increases from Associated Materials, Allura and ALSCO.

For homeowners planning a siding project this fall, waiting could potentially mean paying more for exactly the same exterior.

Why Are Siding Prices Increasing?

There isn't one single cause.

Building-product manufacturers have been dealing with a combination of pressures involving raw materials, manufacturing, transportation and other inflationary costs.

We've already seen manufacturers publicly identify some of those pressures. Westlake Royal, for example, cited increases in aluminum as well as paint, fabrication, transportation and other inflationary factors when announcing a 2026 increase on several exterior product categories.

There's another important factor:

Availability.

Our team is seeing allocation and availability challenges through the siding supply chain, particularly when trying to secure certain products and colors.

That doesn't necessarily mean there's no siding available.

It means contractors can't assume that every profile, manufacturer, accessory and color will be sitting in a warehouse when a homeowner decides they're ready.

What Does "Material Allocation" Actually Mean?

Normally, a contractor can determine the siding needed for a project, place the order through a distributor, and schedule installation around the expected delivery.

When products become constrained, manufacturers and distributors may have to manage how much material is available to different markets and locations.

For homeowners, that can translate into:

Longer lead times.

Your preferred siding may need to be ordered instead of being immediately available.

Limited colors.

Standard colors may be easier to source while less common colors become more difficult.

Accessory shortages.

You don't just need siding panels to complete a house. Corners, J-channel, soffit, trim, starter components and other accessories need to match the system.

Scheduling complications.

We don't want to tear apart someone's exterior and then discover we're waiting on a critical component.

That's why material verification becomes increasingly important when availability tightens.

Specialty Siding Colors Could Be the Bigger Problem

This is particularly important if you're considering a less common siding color.

Homeowners increasingly want:

• Dark siding
• Designer colors
• Board-and-batten accents
• Shake accents
• Contrasting gables
• Multiple siding profiles
• Specialty trim colors

Those designs can look incredible.

But the more specialized the exterior becomes, the more individual products we need to successfully allocate.

ABC Supply alone currently lists numerous vinyl-siding manufacturers—including CertainTeed, Exterior Portfolio, Gentek, Mastic, ProVia, Royal, Variform and others—and specifically notes that manufacturer availability varies by location.

So if you've already chosen a particular siding color or exterior design, confirming material availability before demolition is extremely important.

Why September 1 Matters

Based on information we're currently receiving through our supply channels, we're preparing for another siding-material increase around September 1, potentially in the neighborhood of 5%–7% on affected products.

For perspective, consider a siding package that currently costs $15,000 in materials.

A 5% increase is another $750.

A 7% increase is another $1,050.

And that's before considering increases to accessories or other components that might be part of the project.

This is why homeowners sometimes hear contractors say:

"I can guarantee this price for 30 days."

It's not necessarily a sales tactic.

Manufacturers generally reserve the ability to change material pricing, and CertainTeed's current siding terms, for example, specifically state that prices are subject to change and that the applicable price is the price in effect when material ships.

That can matter tremendously when a project is scheduled months into the future.

Should You Buy Your Siding Before September?

If you already know you're replacing your siding this year, there's a strong argument for getting the project priced and the materials secured before the anticipated September increases.

That doesn't mean homeowners should rush into a bad decision simply because someone tells them prices are increasing.

Instead:

Get your exterior inspected.

Determine how many squares of siding you actually need.

Choose your siding system.

Choose your color and accents.

Verify availability.

Get the project in writing.

And determine whether your contractor can actually secure the material at today's pricing.

That's considerably different from signing a contract simply because someone says, "Prices go up tomorrow."

Don't Let a Shortage Make You Compromise on the Installation

There's another side to this.

Material availability should never become an excuse for poor installation.

Don't allow a contractor to substitute random products simply because something isn't available.

A properly installed siding system still needs consideration for:

• Housewrap and moisture protection
• Flashing
• Window and door penetrations
• Starter strips
• Corners
• Fastener spacing
• Expansion and contraction
• Soffit and fascia
• Ventilation
• Manufacturer installation requirements

If your preferred product isn't available, we'd rather explain the alternatives than install something incorrectly just to get the project completed.

Planning a Siding Project in Fort Wayne?

Faze Construction works with multiple building-material suppliers and siding manufacturers throughout Northeast Indiana.

That gives us the ability to investigate availability instead of relying on one source.

If you're planning a siding replacement in Fort Wayne, New Haven, Huntertown, Leo-Cedarville, Grabill, Auburn, Columbia City, Roanoke, Decatur, Bluffton, Huntington, Ossian, Churubusco or surrounding Northeast Indiana, now is a good time to start planning.

Especially if you want a specialty color.

We'll inspect your existing exterior, calculate the material requirements, discuss siding and accent options, check current availability, and help you understand how upcoming material changes could affect the project.

If you're thinking about replacing your siding this fall, contact Faze Construction before September 1 to see what materials and current pricing we can secure for your home.