New Construction

Laneway / Infill house done for Saint Group in the Vancouver area. This infill house has Tyvek as a weather barrier covered with 2" semirigid insulation Roxul Comfortboard. Vertical 1x4 treated strapping was used over the insulation. 3 sides of the house are covered with horizontal pressure-treated strapping as an attachment layer for Cedar Shingles. The west side of the house is covered with Hardie Shingle panels as a requirement for fire safety. We have also prepared a board for a beautiful soffit over the entrance covered with tiles.

Siding is one of the most visible components of any new construction project. It covers the exterior walls of the building and provides a finished look that can greatly impact the building’s overall aesthetic appeal. A well-chosen and properly installed siding material can significantly enhance the building’s curb appeal, creating a positive first impression and increasing the value of the property.

Key steps for siding at new construction:

  • Review of Drawings and Specifications: The first step in the siding installation process is to review the drawings and specifications provided by the architect and/or building owner to ensure that the correct materials and design are used. It is also essential to know all the next steps, so any doubts or conflicts can be resolved in advance. Typically, we can find discrepancies in the material list and specific details of the sections.
  • Planning and Preparation: This involves selecting the appropriate siding material, estimating the cost and timeline of the project, and identifying any necessary permits required for the project. Site preparation is also completed, which includes ensuring that the building’s framing and sheathing are complete. It is also necessary to have all the penetrations that lead to the exterior properly prepared and installed, so that the house can be wrapped and sealed with a weather-resistant layer, such as Tyvek.
  • Installation: The first step is installing a moisture barrier (Tyvek, Self-adhered membrane, liquid membrane), followed by insulation if needed/required, and then creating the grid for the airflow. All this is called a rain-screen system. After the rain-screen system is completed, siding installation can start. The siding material is installed one by one, usually starting from the bottom of the wall and working upwards. The siding is secured to the building’s framing or rain-scree using nails or screws. Trims are also installed around windows and doors to provide a finished look and to ensure proper sealing.
  • Quality Control: Quality control checks are performed during and after the siding installation to ensure that the siding is installed properly and meets local building codes and regulations. Any issues or defects are identified and corrected.
  • Finishing: The finishing touches include installing any necessary trim, sealing around windows and doors, and adding any necessary caulking. The job site is cleaned up and any excess materials and debris are removed.
  • Handover: Once the siding installation is complete, the building owner is provided with any necessary documentation, such as warranty information, and the job is considered complete.
White Rock house. Complete house renovation managed and done by Square One Construction & Renovations. We provided complete exterior siding. Installing Weather barrier-Tyvek, rainscreen system. For siding we have used Hardie Planks with 4" exposure and Cedar shakes with 7" exposure. Soffit is vinyl beaded, white.
White Rock house - backyard. Complete house renovation managed and done by Square One Construction & Renovations. We provided complete exterior siding. Installing Weather barrier-Tyvek, rainscreen system. For siding we have used Hardie Planks with 4" exposure and Cedar shakes with 7" exposure. Soffit is vinyl beaded, white.
Brand new construction managed and done by Panthers Creative. This duplex also has a garage with two spaces. We have installed Siga Majvest as a weather barrier. Hardie Board and Batten, Hardie panels with Easy trims and LUX architectural metal siding were installed by us. Also vinyl beaded soffit and LUX Architectural metal soffit over at the entrance porch and roof.
Heritage house renovation done in Vancouver. Target was to keep look as close as possible. Hardie Staggered panels over 1.5 semirigid insulation. Hardie soffit panels.
Heritage house renovation done in Vancouver. Target was to keep look as close as possible. Hardie panels and Hardie planks over 1.5 semirigid insulation. Hardie soffit panels.
Heritage house renovation done in Vancouver. Target was to keep look as close as possible. Hardie Shingle panels over 1.5 semirigid insulation. Hardie soffit panels.
Laneway/Infill house siding done in really tight schedule. Hardie planks with Hardie panels with easytrims. T&G wooden soffit. seven days for two guys.
Laneway / Infill house done for Saint Group in the Vancouver area. This infill house has Tyvek as a weather barrier covered with 2" semirigid insulation Roxul Comfortboard. Vertical 1x4 treated strapping was used over the insulation. 3 sides of the house are covered with horizontal pressure-treated strapping as an attachment layer for Cedar Shingles. The west side of the house is covered with Hardie Shingle panels as a requirement for fire safety. We have also prepared a board for a beautiful soffit over the entrance covered with tiles.