Lap & Plank Siding
The classic horizontal board look, in fibre-cement that resists hail, fire and rot. The most popular choice for a full Calgary re-clad.
- Wide range of widths & reveals
- Factory-primed or pre-finished
- Colour-matched trim
Hardie & Fibre-Cement Siding · Calgary
Hardie Siding, Built for Calgary Hail
Fibre-cement siding resists hail, does not burn, and handles chinook freeze-thaw better than wood or vinyl. Supplied and installed by in-house Red Seal certified crews, the same team that builds your roof.
- Red Seal certified crews
- $10M liability coverage
- Serving Calgary since 1999
Why Cladding Choice Matters Here
Calgary is hard on siding
Few climates test an exterior like ours: some of the worst hail in the country, hard UV, wildfire-smoke summers and chinook swings that can move forty degrees in a day. Cheap cladding cracks, warps and fades fast under that. Fibre-cement was built for exactly these conditions, which is why it has become the default choice for Calgary homes that want to be re-clad once, not every decade.
Hail resistance
Fibre-cement takes an impact that dents metal and shatters vinyl. It is one of the most hail-tolerant claddings you can put on a Calgary wall.
Non-combustible
Fibre-cement does not ignite or feed a fire, a real advantage in a province that takes wildfire and ember exposure seriously.
Freeze-thaw stable
It will not crack in deep cold or warp in summer heat the way vinyl can, so the finish stays tight through chinook cycles.
Know The Signs
How do you know it’s time to replace your siding?
Most siding problems are visible from the sidewalk. Walk your home once a season, especially after hail, and look for these. Catching them early can mean a targeted repair, but widespread damage is usually the moment to re-clad in something that lasts.
Book an Assessment- Cracked, split or hail-dented siding boards
- Paint peeling or chalking within a few seasons
- Boards warping, cupping or pulling away from the wall
- Soft or discoloured spots near the base of walls
- Rot, swelling or pest damage on wood or engineered siding
- Rising heating bills from drafty, tired cladding
- Faded, dated colour you are tired of repainting
- Siding damaged in a hail or wind storm (often an insurance claim)
Red Seal Certified
Interprovincial Standard
Why Homeowners Trust Us With Siding
The install is what makes it last
Fibre-cement is only as good as the wall behind it. Most siding failures trace back to skipped house wrap, poor sealing or bad detailing where the cladding meets the roof and windows. Because our in-house Red Seal crews build both roofs and exteriors, those junctions are handled by one accountable team. Backed by COR safety certification and $10M liability coverage.
$10M LiabilityFully insured
COR Safety CertifiedFull-time coordinator
BBB AccreditedHonesty and integrity
25+ YearsCalgary founded
Reviewed by Calgary HomeownersHomeStars and Google
Written EstimatesClear written scope and price
What We Install
Hardie & fibre-cement siding options
From a full re-clad to a feature wall, every profile is installed in-house by our certified team, start to finish.
Panel & Board-and-Batten
Vertical panel and board-and-batten profiles for modern and farmhouse exteriors, sealed and detailed to shed Calgary weather.
- Vertical panel systems
- Board-and-batten accents
- Clean modern reveals
Shingle & Feature Panels
Fibre-cement shingle panels for gables and feature walls, giving the cedar-shake look without the staining and upkeep.
- Gable & feature-wall accents
- Shake & shingle textures
- Low-maintenance finish
Trim, Soffit & Detailing
Matching fibre-cement trim, fascia and detailing so the whole envelope reads as one finished exterior, not a patchwork.
- Colour-matched trim boards
- Window & door surrounds
- Roofline integration
Hardie vs The Alternatives
Is fibre-cement siding worth it over vinyl or wood?
Fibre-cement costs more up front than vinyl and often less than real wood over its life. Here is the honest comparison for a Calgary home, so you can weigh the up-front price against what it costs to own.
Best for Calgary
Fibre-Cement (Hardie)
Typical lifespan30–50 yrs
Relative material costMid-range
Resists hail impact, does not burn, and handles wet and freezing conditions better than wood or vinyl. Holds paint far longer than wood and does not feed insects. The best all-round answer for our climate.
Budget option
Vinyl
Typical lifespan15–25 yrs
Relative material costLowest
The cheapest to install, but it can crack in deep cold and warp in high heat, and hail marks it easily. Fine on a budget, but rarely the choice that lasts in Calgary.
Natural look
Wood & Engineered
Typical lifespan20–40 yrs
Relative material costVaries
Beautiful and real, but it needs regular staining or paint, and it is vulnerable to moisture, rot and pests if maintenance slips. Often best used as a fibre-cement-based accent.
Lifespans assume proper installation over intact, sealed house wrap, which is the part you cannot see and we never skip. We will give you a straight recommendation for your home, not a push to the priciest option. Relative material cost compares these materials to each other, not a quote for your project. Your price depends on size, access and what we find underneath.
Hail & Insurance
Is hail-damaged siding covered by insurance?
In many cases, yes. Most Alberta home policies cover sudden hail and wind damage to siding, the same as your roof, and Calgary storms often damage both at once. The deciding factor is documentation. We inspect and photograph the damage in detail, and can restore the roof and siding together as one coordinated project. See our storm & hail restoration.
Book a Storm AssessmentWe inspect & document
A dated, photo-documented damage report you can hand to your insurer.
Roof & siding together
One crew, one claim, one coordinated restoration, instead of two trades and two schedules.
Restored to last
Re-clad in fibre-cement that stands up to the next Calgary storm, not just the last one.
How It Works
Your siding project, step by step
A re-clad should feel organized from the first visit. Here is exactly what to expect.
01
Exterior Assessment
We inspect the existing cladding, sheathing and problem areas, and photograph what we find.
02
Profile & Colour
We help you choose the profile, colour and trim details, matched to your home and street.
03
Written Estimate
A clear scope and price covering every elevation.
04
Tear-off & House Wrap
We strip the old cladding, inspect the sheathing, and correct house wrap and sealing before anything new goes on.
05
Install & Walkthrough
In-house Red Seal crews install and finish, then walk every elevation with you, backed by warranty.
Siding Questions
Hardie siding in Calgary, answered
Hardie board is a brand of fibre-cement siding: a dense composite of cement, sand and cellulose fibre pressed into boards. It resists hail impact, does not burn, and handles wet and freezing conditions better than wood or vinyl, which is what makes it one of the most durable claddings you can put on a Calgary home. It comes in lap, panel, board-and-batten and shingle profiles.
Calgary combines some of the worst hail in the country with hard UV, wildfire-smoke summers and chinook temperature swings. Fibre-cement stands up to all of it: it takes hail that dents metal and shatters vinyl, it is non-combustible, and it will not crack in deep cold or warp in summer heat. It also holds paint far longer than wood and does not rot or feed insects.
Cost depends on the size and height of your home, the profile you choose, how much old cladding has to come off, and the condition of the sheathing and house wrap underneath, so square-foot numbers quoted online are rarely accurate. After an on-site assessment you get a clear written estimate covering every elevation, and financing is available if you want to spread the cost.
Properly installed over intact, sealed house wrap, fibre-cement siding typically lasts 30 to 50 years, well beyond vinyl and most wood. The finish life depends on whether you choose factory pre-finished boards or field-painted, and on exposure, but the board itself is built for the long haul.
Less often than wood. Factory pre-finished boards hold their colour for many years before a refresh is needed, and field-painted fibre-cement holds paint far longer than wood because it is dimensionally stable and does not swell or rot. When it is time, it repaints cleanly.
For durability in Calgary, yes. Vinyl is cheaper to install, but it can crack in extreme cold, warp in high heat, and hail marks it easily. Fibre-cement costs more up front and lasts far longer with a better finish, so over the life of the home it is often the better value. We will give you an honest comparison for your budget rather than push one product.
Most homes are re-clad in one to three weeks depending on size, height, the number of elevations and the weather, plus any sheathing or house-wrap repairs found once the old cladding is off. We confirm a realistic timeline before we start and keep you updated at each stage.
Get Started
Get your siding estimate
Tell us about your home. You’ll get a clear written quote.
Serving: Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane, Okotoks, Chestermere. Flexible financing available.