Siding is the exterior cladding of your home, serving as a vital component of the "Building Envelope." It shields your home’s structure and interior from environmental damage, effectively repelling rain and guarding against the impacts of snow, water, and sunlight.

We offer a variety of siding materials:

• Vinyl Siding: Our most requested option, it spans basic to premium quality levels, with a selection of thicknesses, colours, profiles and shapes.

• Aluminum Siding: Popular in the 1960s and 1970s, it has become less common due to higher costs and a tendency to dent and oxidize.

• Engineered Wood Siding: A top-tier choice that resembles the look of wood, requiring certified installation for proper function and warranty coverage.

Most siding options are accompanied by a limited lifetime warranty. It's important to note the warranty for maximum wind resistance and the need for regular caulking maintenance. A waterproof, air barrier installation behind the siding is also essential.

Despite the outdated notion of vinyl siding as "cheap," advancements by manufacturers like Kaycan have resulted in high-quality, aesthetically pleasing options. John McLellan Contracting recommends the installation of insulation panels beneath new siding to enhance thermal efficiency and overall home value.

Consider replacement when your siding is:

• Damaged or dislodged by wind

• Faded or visually unappealing

• Leaking during wind-driven rain events.

The duration varies based on several factors, including the square footage, access difficulty, and the intricacy required for cuts and installations. JMC focuses on adding insulation and creating a watertight barrier behind the siding with precise membrane and flashing work to control water drainage behind newly installed siding.

Old vinyl or aluminum siding should be removed before installing new materials. For existing wood siding, we'll inspect it, ensure it is intact and secure before overlaying new insulation and siding.

Costs extend beyond the siding itself, encompassing crucial preparation for watertightness and insulation. Our Kaycan Vinyl siding comes with a manufacturer's Lifetime Limited Warranty, and we offer a wide range of pricing options to suit various budgets.

Yes, siding products are backed by the Kaycan warranty here, and we provide a 2-year workmanship warranty on our labour. Most issues will present themselves within the first four seasons, during which JMC will promptly address any concerns.

Kaycan provides these care and maintenance tips:

• Wash the siding with an ordinary long-handled car washing brush that fastens to your hose, available at your auto supply store. It lets you wash the siding just like you wash your car.

• If the dirt is hard to remove, such as soot and grime found in industrial areas, wipe the siding with a solution of: 1/3 cup powder detergent 2/3 cup household cleaner 1 gallon of water

• If mildew is a problem in your area, use the solution above, but substitute 1-quart liquid laundry bleach with 1 quart water.

• Where the house is extremely dirty it is recommended that you start washing from the bottom and go to the top rinsing frequently. Cleaning solutions should be permitted to stand on the surface of the siding for several minutes before rinsing.