Just like your roof, your home’s siding is there to protect it from everything Edmonton’s weather has to offer. It also contributes to the overall curb appeal, so when choosing a type of siding, it’s important to know you’ve got options.
Knowing what your existing siding is can help you choose what you’ll repair or replace it with. To help you determine what type of siding your home has, the experts at A. Clark Roofing & Siding have created this guide for you. We provide a variety of exterior siding options for Edmonton homes that have the ability to stand up to the Canadian climate, including:
Vinyl
Vinyl is one of the most common exterior siding materials offered in Edmonton because it’s lightweight, durable, and comes in a wide variety of colours and designs.
Vinyl siding can be fairly easily identified by touch. It typically has a plastic-like feel and will flex when pushed, rather than dent or flake. It often features a wood-grain texture, and sounds hollow when tapped. Vinyl siding is usually dyed a uniform colour throughout, and is nailed onto a track along your home’s exterior.
Fibre cement
Fibre cement is another common option you’ll find offered in Edmonton. While similar to vinyl, fibre cement is heavier and more durable. It’s constructed with a mixture of cellulose fibres, sand, and cement. It mimics wood or stucco, but doesn’t warp or rot.
Fibre cement is resistant to both fire and pests. Its stronger composition is obvious when it’s pushed as it doesn’t flex, and gives off a dull sound when tapped. Look for seams, factory-applied paint, and a slightly rough, fibrous edge when cut.
Aluminum
Aluminum siding can often be confused with vinyl at first, but upon closer examination, it will have some very obvious characteristics. Aluminum siding is lightweight, metallic, and often cool to the touch. When looking at it, you may see dents and a slightly wavy pattern over time. If you tap on the aluminum siding, you will hear a tell-tale metallic sound.
Wood
Solid and natural to the touch, wood siding often features a distinct wood grain. It typically comes in individual planks and can be stained or painted. It’s often easy to identify as it looks and ages like wood. Over time, it may show signs of cracking, warping, or rotting.
If the wood is stained, it’ll show its textures, knots, and imperfections even more clearly. Older wood siding will likely show signs of splitting and splintering. Look for visible seams, nail heads, and natural imperfections.
Synthetic wood
Today, Edmonton siding contractors often offer synthetic wood siding. Like engineered wood or composite, synthetic wood siding mimics real wood but is lighter and more uniform in texture. Synthetic wood siding often has a pressed wood-grain pattern that mimics natural wood, but without the imperfections and tendency to rot. Because it’s made of wood fibres and held together by resin, synthetic wood siding won’t have the same textured feel or natural grain look as wood siding.
Finding the Right Siding for Your Home
Get the best value for your siding replacement or repair with A. Clark Roofing and Siding — Edmonton’s contractor of choice since 1953. With over 300,000 satisfied customers, we’ve built a reputation you can trust.
Our skilled team delivers exceptional craftsmanship and advanced techniques to ensure you’re satisfied. We offer industry-leading warranties to provide our customers with unmatched protection and peace of mind.
Trust the experts at A. Clark Roofing & Siding for your next Edmonton siding replacement. Contact us for your free quote.
