Siding Installation That Keeps Water Out of Your Walls

Vinyl siding

Vinyl is the most common siding in Southern Ontario. It’s cost-effective, never needs painting and comes in a wide range of colours and profiles. It moves a lot with temperature, so each nail goes in the centre of the slot and is left slightly loose. Thicker panels resist wind and impact better, and insulated vinyl with a foam backing adds stiffness and a little extra insulation. Panels also need small gaps at corners and trim so they can slide as they move.

Fibre cement siding

Fibre cement is made from cement, sand and wood fibre. It looks like painted wood, stands up to impact, won’t melt beside a barbecue and doesn’t burn. It’s heavier and takes more labour to install, and it needs proper clearance above roofs and grade so it doesn’t wick up water. It’s a good fit if you want the look of wood lap siding without the upkeep. Most fibre cement comes factory painted, which holds colour longer than painting on site.

Aluminum and steel siding

Metal siding is durable, fire-resistant and suits modern designs as well as commercial buildings. Steel resists dents and works well on high-traffic walls and outbuildings. Aluminum is lighter and won’t rust. Both come with factory finishes, including vertical panels and board-and-batten styles. Steel also stands up well to hail and the odd stray hockey puck.

What affects the price

Cost depends on the material, wall area, the number of windows and corners, height and access, how much old siding comes off and the condition of the sheathing underneath. A 2-storey house with several gables takes more time and staging than a bungalow. Adding rigid insulation board under the siding is an option that adds to both cost and comfort. We’ll explain every line of your quote.