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Siding & Exterior Cladding in Québec

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which siding handles our winters best?▾

Several materials perform well when properly installed. The difference comes more from installation quality, flashings and ventilation behind the siding than from the product itself.

Should the old siding be removed?▾

It is generally recommended: it lets the contractor see the wall, correct the air barrier and address hidden damage. Installing over costs less and hides problems.

Why does water get in despite new siding?▾

Almost always through details: flashings, window perimeters, transitions, base of wall. A good contractor spells those out in the quote.

What season for this work?▾

Spring through fall. Some materials install poorly in deep cold, and work at height is safer outside winter.

How do I verify a contractor is licensed?▾

Ask for the RBQ licence number and search the Régie du bâtiment du Québec public registry.

Siding & Exterior Cladding in Québec: what to know

In the Quebec City region, siding takes snow, frost, sun and wide temperature swings. The material matters, but what sits behind it matters more.

What is behind the siding

New siding installed over a wall with no air barrier or ventilated cavity looks good and ages badly. Redoing the siding is also the right moment to correct air sealing and check the structure under the old panels.

Choosing the material

Fibre cement, wood, aluminum, vinyl, steel: each has its cost, upkeep and cold-weather behaviour. A good contractor explains the trade-offs instead of pushing one product.

Details

Flashings, window perimeters, transitions and the base of the wall: that is where water gets in, never in the middle of a panel.

Licence

The contractor must hold a Régie du bâtiment du Québec licence, liability insurance and a CNESST clearance.

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