Siding Replacement in Ottawa: Comparing Your Options

# Siding Replacement in Ottawa: Comparing Your Options

Siding is your homes first defense against weather. In Ottawas climate - with UV exposure, freeze-thaw cycles, humidity, and temperature extremes - siding choice matters.

Vinyl siding is affordable at $3-8 per sq ft installed, low maintenance with good color selection. Invest in premium grades with 0.044 inch thickness minimum. Lifespan is 20-30 years.

Fiber cement like HardiePlank looks like wood without wood problems. Extremely durable and fire resistant. Costs $6-12 per sq ft installed. Lifespan is 30-50 years.

Engineered wood gives the look of wood with better performance at 20-30 years with maintenance.

Wood siding offers classic appearance but demanding maintenance every 3-7 years.

For typical Ottawa home exterior, vinyl costs $8,000-$15,000, fiber cement $15,000-$30,000.

Whichever material you choose, installation quality matters enormously.