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Moss on cedar siding rarely stays on the surface. Moisture seeps behind boards and into seams, creating soft spots that worsen each rainy season. The street view becomes a warning sign.
Fading stain on walls tells another story. Coastal light and rain wear finishes unevenly, making boards look older than they are. Re-coating before damage starts prevents larger repairs later.
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| Cedar Siding Vancouver Profile | Natural Unfinished Cedar Price | Factory Primed Siding Price | Semi-Transparent Stain Price | Solid Stained Siding Price | Clear Protective Coat Price | Fire Retardant Treated Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver Cedar Lap Siding | CAD 12 – CAD 20 | CAD 13 – CAD 22 | CAD 14 – CAD 23 | CAD 14 – CAD 24 | CAD 15 – CAD 25 | CAD 16 – CAD 26 |
| Standard Bevel Cedar Siding | CAD 12 – CAD 21 | CAD 13 – CAD 22 | CAD 14 – CAD 23 | CAD 14 – CAD 24 | CAD 15 – CAD 25 | CAD 16 – CAD 26 |
| Hand Split Cedar Shakes | CAD 14 – CAD 23 | CAD 15 – CAD 24 | CAD 16 – CAD 25 | CAD 16 – CAD 26 | CAD 17 – CAD 27 | CAD 18 – CAD 28 |
| Clear Grade Cedar Siding | CAD 16 – CAD 26 | CAD 17 – CAD 27 | CAD 18 – CAD 28 | CAD 18 – CAD 29 | CAD 19 – CAD 30 | CAD 20 – CAD 31 |
| Alaskan Yellow Cedar Siding | CAD 15 – CAD 25 | CAD 16 – CAD 26 | CAD 17 – CAD 27 | CAD 17 – CAD 28 | CAD 18 – CAD 29 | CAD 19 – CAD 30 |
| Sawn Cedar Shingles Siding | CAD 13 – CAD 22 | CAD 14 – CAD 23 | CAD 15 – CAD 24 | CAD 15 – CAD 25 | CAD 16 – CAD 26 | CAD 17 – CAD 27 |
| Select Tight Knot Siding | CAD 10 – CAD 18 | CAD 11 – CAD 19 | CAD 12 – CAD 20 | CAD 12 – CAD 21 | CAD 13 – CAD 22 | CAD 14 – CAD 23 |
Durable Cedar Siding Solutions
When cedar absorbs moisture from the coast, the boards swell and develop dark streaks that no wash can remove. Proper cedar siding in Vancouver fixes this damage, keeping your home looking inviting from the curb.
We replace rotted boards, remove failed coatings, and apply sealers that let the wood breathe. This gives you a dry, stable cedar exterior that looks fresh year after year.
Homes in Vancouver constantly fight against moss, mildew, and rot from October to May. The city’s mild, wet winters and salty air wear down cedar siding faster than in drier areas.
Many Vancouver homes built before the 1990s have original cedar that is nearing the end of its lifespan. Upgrading with modern treatments and flashings protects these character homes from years of rain.
Cedar Siding Installation Techniques
We prefer clear vertical-grain western red cedar for installations in Vancouver. This type has a tight grain that holds fasteners and finishes longer than flat-sawn knotty boards. For painted exteriors, knotty cedar is a cost-effective choice once knots are spot-primed. However, clear grades work better with clear and semi-transparent stains.
Before nailing, we back-prime and end-seal the boards. This is important because cut ends and hidden back faces are where coastal moisture enters first. We set butt joints with a slight gap and use stainless fasteners that won’t rust in the constant damp.
Common profiles in Vancouver include bevel siding, tongue-and-groove, and shingle panels. Bevel siding is installed from the bottom upward, with each course lapped to shed water. Tongue-and-groove requires a rain-screen gap behind it to dry from the back.
A cedar wall in Vancouver acts as a system, not just a surface layer. We treat the existing wall and flashing as the drainage plane. Then, we create a capillary break behind the cedar. This allows any water that gets past the boards to run down and out instead of sitting against the sheathing.
Head flashings over windows, doors, and horizontal trim are laid shingle-style behind the cedar. The bottom courses stop above grade and decks to avoid wicking. End joints are flashed or spaced so that swelling boards don’t crush against each other and trap water.
Because Vancouver’s marine air keeps outdoor humidity high, we also ensure that the wall can dry to the exterior. Sealed back faces and breathable front finishes allow vapor to escape outward without letting rain in. This reduces the rot pressure that builds in wood-clad walls during the wet season.
