SIDING INSTALLATIONS
In Calgary, where we know all too well that our homes are frequently exposed to harsh weather conditions such as hail, snow, rain, and strong winds, siding issues and damage are common. Replacing siding that has been worn or aged can significantly improve your home’s energy efficiency, comfort and safety.
Siding can be a major element in your home’s appearance and purchasing the right type and style can be daunting. RidgeCrest is here to help you understand the aspects of the various types of siding in Calgary to give you the confidence in making an informed decision. We will help you to choose the most appropriate style for your home. It is available in a variety of colours and styles, and you can even use panels that mimic building textures that would be costly to apply.
WHAT TYPE OF SIDING SHOULD I CHOOSE FOR MY EXTERIOR?
There are many installation choices available for businesses and homeowners who are concerned with energy efficiency or durability and there are advantages and disadvantages to each type of siding. We have a large network of vendors and manufacturers to give you access to a variety of choices.
James Hardie Fibre Cement
RidgeCrest is big on the value of high appeal make-overs that we can offer with our James Hardie Plus exteriors. James Hardie creates innovative fibre cement siding products that increase the beauty, value, safety and durability of your home. Enjoy the low maintenance that comes with baked on colours, and feel safe knowing that Hardie products are resistant to just about anything that mother nature can throw at them.
Benefits:
- Durable
- Low maintenance
- Water resistant
- Termite resistant
- Fireproof
- Rot resistant (lasts up to 50 years)
- The most eco-friendly siding option
Considerations:
- Costly
- Dusty during installation
- Highly skilled installers required
Aluminum
Aluminum siding is most popular on modern and retro type buildings as it can imitate the look of wood clapboards. It can come in a wide range of colours and textures to suite the style of your home or business.
Benefits:
- Doesn’t rot or rust
- Low maintenance
- Ideal for wet climates
- Moderately priced
- Fireproof
Considerations:
- Can be noisy
- Easily dents and scratches
- Fades
- Conducts electricity
- No insulating qualities
Vinyl
Similar to aluminium siding, vinyl is typically used to imitate the look of wood siding, but without the price tag. It comes in endless varieties of colours as well and is a great alternative for your exterior renovation project.
Benefits:
- Durable
- Low maintenance
- Doesn’t rot or flake
- Inexpensive
- Termite proof
Considerations:
- Fades
- Not environmentally friendly
- Sensitive to direct heat
- No insulating qualities
Stone Veneer
Stone Veneer siding is aesthetically pleasing to choose as your siding material and weathers handsomely. It has a timeless appeal that can create a sense of connection to the past.
Benefits:
- Durable
- Low maintenance
- Good insulation
- Doesn’t rot or fade
- Fireproof
- Can last the life of your home
Considerations:
- Costly
- Highly skilled installers required
Cedar
The natural beauty of cedar siding is incomparable to other options. Cedar siding in Calgary is very versatile in style and is often used on a variety of different types of building structures to create both traditional and modern designs.
Benefits:
- Durable
- Resistant to decay
- Can last up to 60 years
Considerations:
- Costly
- Less resistant to fire
