Exterior Wall Finishes
| Product | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|
| Wood $$$$ | ● Looks great ● Endless choice of colour stains ● Good lifespan | ● Fading ● Maintenance ● Expensive |
| Vinyl $$ | ● Good price point ● Endless choice of colours ● Simple install ● Good lifespan | ● Can get damaged from impacts ● Can warp or bubble |
| Hardie (cement board) $$$ | ● Can look good in the right application ● Very durable | ● More expensive than some alternatives ● Installation is difficult |
| Chalet $ | ● Stocked at our stores ● Inexpensive ● Easy to install ● Pre-primed and can be painted | ● Easily damaged ● Maintenance required ● Not as aesthetically pleasing as other options. |
| Steel $ | ● Stocked at our stores ● Inexpensive ● Easy to install | ●Barnmaster galvanized only ●Painted options |
| Barn Board $ | ● Stocked at our stores ● Inexpensive ● Fairly simple install ● Trendy | ● Limited staining options ● Rotting is possible ● Maintenance |
Installation Guides
Maibec Installation Guides: Visit Page
Cape Cod Installation Guides: Visit Page
James Hardie Installation Guides: Visit Page
Vinyl Siding Installation: Visit Page
Mitten Vinyl Siding: Visit Page
Steel Roofing vs. Shingles
| Product | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Roofing | ● Longer Lifespan ● More weather resistant ● Little to no maintenance | ● More costly ● Harder to install ● If maintenance is required, it can be quite difficult |
| Shingles | ● Less Costly ● Easy to work with ● Maintenance is easy to do | ● Shorter Lifespan ● Tend to fail in severe weather conditions |
How To Install Metal Roofing
Follow the link to Vicwest’s YouTube page. They have instructional videos on how to install all different components of a metal roof system.
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Soffit & Fascia
| Product | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl | ● Cost-effective ● High durability (doesn’t degrade or fade easily) ● Low Maintenance ● Helps improve heat loss when used under eaves | ● Can give a “cheap look.” ● Can be damaged if exposed to high temperatures (e.g. barbecue heat) ● Mould can develop, especially in damp climates |
| Aluminum | ● Easy to work with ● Hides imperfections well ● Low maintenance | ● More costly than vinyl ● Doesn’t do so well with impact resistance ● Poor insulation qualities |
| Wood | ● Best impact resistance ● Compliments a wood siding very well ● Gives off the best aesthetic look | ● High maintenance ● Fairly expensive ● Can rot |
How To Install Aluminum Soffit & Fascia
Please follow the following link for instructions from Gentek:
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How To Install Vinyl Soffit & Fascia
Please see pages 18-21 in the vinyl siding installation instructions for soffit and fascia installation:
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How To Install Wood Soffit & Fascia
Unfortunately, Maibec does not have an install specific to soffit detail. In such cases, they require you to follow the same installation principles as wall install.
Exterior Wall Finishes
| Product | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|
| Wood $$$$ | ● Looks great ● Endless choice of colour stains ● Good lifespan | ● Fading ● Maintenance ● Expensive |
| Vinyl $$ | ● Good price point ● Endless choice of colours ● Simple install ● Good lifespan | ● Can get damaged from impacts ● Can warp or bubble |
| Hardie (cement board) $$$ | ● Can look good in the right application ● Very durable | ● More expensive than some alternatives ● Installation is difficult |
| Chalet $ | ● Stocked at our stores ● Inexpensive ● Easy to install ● Pre-primed and can be painted | ● Easily damaged ● Maintenance required ● Not as aesthetically pleasing as other options. |
| Steel $ | ● Stocked at our stores ● Inexpensive ● Easy to install | ●Barnmaster galvanized only ●Painted options |
| Barn Board $ | ● Stocked at our stores ● Inexpensive ● Fairly simple install ● Trendy | ● Limited staining options ● Rotting is possible ● Maintenance |
Installation Guides
Maibec Installation Guides: Visit Page
Cape Cod Installation Guides: Visit Page
James Hardie Installation Guides: Visit Page
Vinyl Siding Installation: Visit Page
Mitten Vinyl Siding: Visit Page
Steel Roofing vs. Shingles
| Product | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Roofing | ● Longer Lifespan ● More weather resistant ● Little to no maintenance | ● More costly ● Harder to install ● If maintenance is required, it can be quite difficult |
| Shingles | ● Less Costly ● Easy to work with ● Maintenance is easy to do | ● Shorter Lifespan ● Tend to fail in severe weather conditions |
How To Install Metal Roofing
Follow the link to Vicwest’s YouTube page. They have instructional videos on how to install all different components of a metal roof system.
Click Here To View
Soffit & Fascia
| Product | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl | ● Cost-effective ● High durability (doesn’t degrade or fade easily) ● Low Maintenance ● Helps improve heat loss when used under eaves | ● Can give a “cheap look.” ● Can be damaged if exposed to high temperatures (e.g. barbecue heat) ● Mould can develop, especially in damp climates |
| Aluminum | ● Easy to work with ● Hides imperfections well ● Low maintenance | ● More costly than vinyl ● Doesn’t do so well with impact resistance ● Poor insulation qualities |
| Wood | ● Best impact resistance ● Compliments a wood siding very well ● Gives off the best aesthetic look | ● High maintenance ● Fairly expensive ● Can rot |
How To Install Aluminum Soffit & Fascia
Please follow the following link for instructions from Gentek:
Click Here To View
How To Install Vinyl Soffit & Fascia
Please see pages 18-21 in the vinyl siding installation instructions for soffit and fascia installation:
Click Here To View
How To Install Wood Soffit & Fascia
Unfortunately, Maibec does not have an install specific to soffit detail. In such cases, they require you to follow the same installation principles as wall install.
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