Air Barrier

When re-siding, make sure that an effective air barrier is installed between the exterior walls of your home and the siding. The air barrier prevents wind- driven rain or snow from penetrating the wall cavity and causing damage.

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Fiber Cement Siding

If you love the natural look and warmth of wood siding, but don't want to scrape and paint on a regular basis, consider fiber cement siding, which closely mimics the appearance of wood. Fiber cement siding can be painted any colour, but holds paint longer than wood or wood-based products.

How does fiber cement siding compare to vinyl and wood siding?

James Hardie Siding Products lays it out for you.

Taking the mystery out of siding terms!

Check out Gentek’s glossary of common siding terms

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Skylights & Sun Tunnels

Will a skylight or sun tunnel work in my home? Check out the steps from VELUX

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We are a Renomark renovator. Renomark is the Canadian Home Builders Association's seal of quality workmanship, adherence to ethical standards and more. For renovation tips, check out the RENOGUIDE online

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Siding

You only get one chance to make a first impression.

The exterior of your home is the first thing that people see, and the building materials you choose are an important part of a good first impression. Re-siding is a significant investment, and one that will last for many years. Take care to make the right decision about which siding to use on your home, and how to install it.

Let the siding experts at Olsen Home Exteriors help you select and install the siding that best meets your needs for function, style and price point.

Something for everyone.

The Olsen team has researched and selected a variety of siding products from leading manufacturers Gentek®, James Hardie® Siding Products and Canexel®. With the wide range of materials, profiles, finishes and colours we have available, we can help you match any home style and create the look you want.

We can also help you understand the functionality you need. Siding can play an important role in protecting your home - we can help you select an appropriate product based on your home's exposure to the elements, the durability you desire and the amount of maintenance effort you want to expend.

When it comes to installation, leave it to the siding experts.

Siding installed without proper training or expertise is certain to disappoint. Siding products can be damaged through improper handling, and incorrect installation procedures can result in substandard performance, violations of the local building code, and will render the manufacturer's warranty void.

When you need an estimate on siding, we'll make a site visit to your home and assess key factors such as the size of your home, and the age and condition of the existing exterior building materials.

An Olsen siding estimate includes complete removal and disposal of the existing siding, a thorough inspection of the exterior walls, creation of an air barrier to improve energy efficiency and prevent water infiltration, and installation of the new siding and related flashing, soffit and fascia.

At the time of the estimate we may be able to detect damage to your exterior walls, but in most cases we won't be able to tell until the old siding has been removed. If we see that your exterior walls are in need of repair, we'll let you know, and can provide you with a quote to repair it.

We'll be there for you.

We back up our manufacturer's product warranties with a written warranty on our workmanship. We deliver on our workmanship warranty with good old-fashioned after sales service. If you have a problem with your siding, call us. We'll send a supervisor to your house to assess the problem and take the necessary steps to get it rectified as soon as possible.