Siding In Cleveland

I wondered if it was possible to replace wooden shakes with vinyl siding only on the front of my house. It is a one story ranch - about 60 feet wide (this includes a garage). I'd like a ballpark estimate for materials and installation - and whether or not its possible to cap the sides even if one of the sides on each corner being capped would be wooden shakes.

Rachel H

I need to replace 2-3 panels of vinyl siding due to small holes/splits. The panels are not far off the ground and would not require a ladder. I know the details of the type of siding but do not have any extra materials I can replace the panels with.

Jennifer D