SIDING INSTALLATION
How do I choose?
Exterior siding is the first thing you see from the curb and your home’s first barrier from the elements. Making the right choice for your home can be a daunting task with so many great options. How to choose the right material depends on your budget, style preference, energy needs, climate and type of home. We can help walk you through the options and differences between them.
Below you’ll find more information on the siding we offer. Whatever material you choose will only perform to it’s full potential with proper installation, choosing ELITE means only the most knowledgeable professionals are installing your siding.
Vinyl Siding
Vinyl siding is the ideal choice for someone who is looking for economical, but good quality siding products. Vinyl siding is a PVC plastic product that requires low maintenance - it can be easily washed with a pressure washer or garden hose. For those looking for better noise resistance and maximum energy savings, adding insulation underneath your vinyl siding is a great option.
Horizontal siding comes in many different styles such as, dutch-lap, beaded or smooth lap. Each of those come in many different textures, lengths, thickness. Vertical profiles, like board and batten, are available giving vinyl sidings the appearance of true wood.
Hardie Board Siding
It is a fibre-cement product that looks just like real wood siding but is more durable with much less maintenance required. This product is also fire-resistant, termite resistant, mold and rot resistant, protecting homes in all kinds of climates. While vinyl may crack and warp from the elements; James Hardie products resist warping, sagging and melting. Unlike wood siding James Hardie fiber cement siding and trim products resist the effects of moisture and damage from mold.
This product comes in a variety of colors and textures. Since James Hardie siding is over five times thicker than vinyl, it allows for deeper grooves and a more authentic wood-grain effect. It comes in both horizontal and vertical planks.
It comes in both smooth finish and textured finish:
Aluminum Siding
When it comes to siding, aluminum is a common choice among homeowners who want an affordable, yet durable exterior material. Aluminum siding is fire-resistant and pest-proof and it will not corrode, rot or rust when exposed to the elements. While it stands up to cold weather better compared to vinyl which may crack, it heats up in the summer more and cannot be insulated making it less energy-efficient than vinyl.
Aluminum siding comes in a variety of colours and can easily be matched to existing aluminum on the exterior of your home such as soffit and fasia. It can be installed horizontally or vertically and comes in a variety of textures and finishes.
Maibec Genuine Wood Siding
Wood is an authentic, quality material that is always in style. With it's rich texture wood siding continues to be a popular choice among homeowners. Wood easily complements many other types of materials, and will lend organic beauty and warmth to any architectural style. While wood is not fire or pest restistent, with proper maintenance and installation, Maibec siding should not rot, and can even outlast other materials.
There are seven profiles to create a truly unique look. Install horizontally or vertically, combine with shingles or even with other materials. You can also choose a textured or brush finish and over a hundred solid colours and 8 natural tones to choose from, you can easily bring your vision to life.
Longboard Siding
Longboard Siding/Soffit is a brand of premium architectural grade aluminum woodgrain cladding commonly used for contemporary residential and commercial projects. Over the years, it has become a standard alternative to other natural wood cladding materials, such as cedar siding, and is often used in exterior renovation projects. This beautiful material can provide a natural wood look (a high performance powder coat finish) and lifetime maintenance free durability. Its number one selling feature is that it will never rot, peel or fade. It is a non-combustable product and is pest-resistant.
Longboard siding is available in a wide variety of natural wood grain textures and solid colors and offers timeless and modern look for any residential or commericial project.
Vinyl Shakes
Vinyl Cedar Shake Siding is an exceptional choice to express your love for rustic outdoor look and natural beauty of cedar shakes. Vinyl cedar shake siding is siding that looks like real cedar wood shakes but has all the benefits of vinyl. Much less expensive than real wood and is very maintenance friendly. Never needs painting, pest-resistant and can withstand a variety of weather conditions.
Generally comes in two basic styles, straight edge and staggered edge. Each style can be ordered with different textures, from smooth to rough cut cedar texture.
