Exterior siding renovation Montreal

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Do you have an exterior siding renovation project for your home? Do business with Construction Précellence, your general contractor specializing in the renovation of exterior siding for houses in Montreal since 1948. Benefit from our turnkey construction and renovation service. Call us for a quote!

Do business with Construction Précellence for the renovation of your exterior siding!

Whether you own a house, a bungalow, a luxury home, or a triplex/duplex, after a few years, a renovation of your exterior siding may be necessary for safety, health or aesthetic reasons. At Construction Précellence, we offer you a personalized turnkey facade renovation service, adapted to your needs and budget. Our team consists of architects, designers, exterior siding specialists, and renovation consultants. We support you at each step to help you structure a complete plan: first home consultation, 3D plan design, demolition, repair, cleaning, material layout, siding choice, post-contract follow-up, etc!

Which exterior siding to choose for the renovation of your exterior siding?

There are many siding and materials available on the market for exterior siding, each with its advantages and disadvantages. Here is an overview of the most popular exterior sidings:

MaterialDescriptionAdvantagesDisadvantages
Engineered wood siding(CanExel)
  • Wood fibre is an almost perfect imitation of wood.
  • Engineered wood is often known as its manufacturers, such as CanExel or Maibec.
  • Very similar to wood with its grooves engraved on the surface of the material.
  • Life expectancy of 30 years or more.
  • Resistant to climatic and weather variations
  • High availability of colours
  • Easy to maintain (compared to wood)
  • Durable
  • Can be difficult to install
  • Higher cost than vinyl
Steel siding (MAC)
  • Galvanized steel siding
  • Looks a lot like wood, just like CanExel.
  • Durable, resistant and easy to install.
  • Very durable
  • Low maintenance requirements
  • More expensive than similar sidings
  • Heavy
Vinyl siding(PVC)
  • Available in a wide range of colours and textures
  • Colour is an integral part of the material
  • Life span of more than 40 years
  • Very affordable
  • Shock and scratch resistant
  • Resistant to pests and mildew
  • Not very resistant to temperature variations and bad weather
  • Dark colours fade over time
  • Made of non-renewable resources
  • Low fire resistance
Aluminium siding
  • Superior weather resistance
  • Finish that remains intact over the years
  • Life span of more than 25 years
  • Resistance to climatic variations and bad weather
  • Durable
  • Wide variety of colours and patterns
  • Low impact resistance
  • May be noisy (rain or strong winds)
Masonry siding (bricks/stones)
  • Brings a lot of elegance and value to your home
  • Includes clay bricks, natural stones, reconstituted stones and concrete stones
  • Soundproof
  • Lifespan of more than 75 years (repointing required after 20-25 years)
  • Resistance to climatic variations and bad weather
  • Very durable
  • Good acoustic performance
  • Seal maintenance
  • More expensive
  • Requires a structure that can support the weight
Natural wood siding
  • Mostly chosen for cottages or in northern Quebec
  • Not permitted in all municipalities
  • Includes torrefied wood and chemically treated wood
  • Life span from 25 to 55 years
  • Rough-surfaced wood shingles require a coat of stain every 15 years
  • Low pollution during production
  • Warm appearance
  • Low resistance to weathering, pests and mildew
  • Requires a lot of maintenance
  • Can turn grey over time
Acrylic siding
  • Appeared in Quebec in the 1960s
  • Composed of expanded polystyrene insulation, reinforcing mesh, and adhesive, and covered with a synthetic-based plaster finish
  • Good solution for covering a concrete wall
  • Lifespan of 25 years
  • Waterproofing
  • Wide choice of colours and finishes
  • Tough installation
  • Vulnerable to wood framing movements, can crack
  • Vulnerable to temperature variations
Suretouch Cladding / Siding
  • Made of bricks and stones embedded in a polystyrene mold
  • Coating primarily designed for interior use.
  • Appearance imitating stone and brick
  • Shallower and heavier than masonry
  • Product designed for indoor use
  • Risk of causing molding
Fibrocement panels / siding
  • Product made of cellulose fibres and Portland cement, some of which may contain fly ash or other compounds
  • Very durable.
  • Very versatile product in terms of look
  • Smooth finishes and textured finishes that mimic wood
  • Very fire resistant
  • Resistant to rotting, impact and pests
  • Tough installation
  • Can crack if of low quality

Please note that we do the renovation of siding in residential areas only. Here is an overview of the residential buildings where we can carry out exterior siding renovation.

  • Single family house (Bungalow)
  • House on one level
  • Two-storey house (Cottage)
  • Luxury and prestige houses
  • Two-generation and intergenerational home
  • Duplex, triplex, quadruplex
  • Apartment block

Why choose Construction Précellence to renovate your exterior siding?

In business for over 70 years, Construction Précellence has explored all aspects of exterior siding renovation. Whatever work needs to be done (demolition, renovation, cleaning and transformation) or what style you want to give to your home façade, our designers and construction team will be able to meet all the challenges presented to them.

  • Home consultation with an architectural technician
  • Taking of measurements
  • 3D plans and 3D model and follow-up of the manufacturing of the elements
  • Delivery and installation of the equipment
  • Disposal of remaining material in an environmentally friendly manner
  • Quality of the workforce and superior knowledge
  • Compliance with the highest standards of cost control
  • Obtaining building permits
  • Close adherence to deadlines and budget
  • Protection and cleanliness of the workplace
  • Certified and qualified construction team

Any questions?

If you would like to know more about our exterior siding renovation for residential buildings in Montreal, we invite you to contact us by email, phone or come and meet us in our Montreal offices. Our team will be happy to answer your questions in order to start your project as soon as possible.