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Once water gets behind failing cladding, real damage starts quietly — swollen framing, peeling paint, and ongoing repair bills that never seem to end. Longboard siding addresses that cycle at the source, giving your home a sealed, aluminum-core shell that simply doesn’t absorb moisture.
In this area, the mix of forested lots and mountain views makes curb appeal essential. The material comes in long, clean planks with a wood-look finish, so your home gains a modern, architectural look that maintains its color and texture without repainting or re-staining.
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| Longboard Siding Capilano Plank Profile Type | Economy Longboard Siding Prices | Mid-Range Longboard Siding Prices | Premium Longboard Siding Prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longboard Plank Siding | CAD 15,500 – CAD 40,000 | CAD 18,000 – CAD 42,000 | CAD 30,000 – CAD 65,000 |
| 6-Inch Lap Siding | CAD 15,000 – CAD 40,000 | CAD 18,000 – CAD 42,000 | CAD 30,000 – CAD 65,000 |
| Tongue And Groove Siding | CAD 15,500 – CAD 40,000 | CAD 18,000 – CAD 42,000 | CAD 30,000 – CAD 65,000 |
| Castellated Aluminum Siding | CAD 15,500 – CAD 40,000 | CAD 18,000 – CAD 42,000 | CAD 30,000 – CAD 65,000 |
Moisture-resistant siding solution
The tired, water-stained look on Capilano homes comes from siding that traps moisture instead of shedding it. Longboard aluminum planks are designed with a drainage plane behind the cladding, so damp air and rain never sit against your sheathing. Homeowners across the North Shore choose Longboard siding in Vancouver because it stops the need for constant repainting and patching.
The system uses a hidden-fastener track that allows each board to expand and contract without buckling or pulling at the fasteners. This means no popped nail heads, no wavy sightlines, and no gaps where wind-driven rain can sneak in. You get a clean, modern exterior that handles our wet winters with almost no upkeep beyond an occasional rinse.
Capilano sits where coastal moisture meets the mountains, so homes here catch more than their share of blowing rain and damp, grey days. Siding that works fine in a drier climate can start cupping or swelling after just a few seasons in this area. Longboard’s powder-coated aluminum won’t absorb water or swell, making it a good fit for the way weather moves through this neighborhood.
Many Capilano properties are mid-century builds or modern updates, often tucked into tree-lined streets with partial shade that slows drying. The ventilated rainscreen design behind the planks lets air circulate, so even shaded north-facing walls dry out quickly after a storm and stay free of mildew that affects solid wood or fibre-cement siding here.
Longboard siding installation
In Capilano, where rain and fog are common, the installation starts with a weather-resistant barrier over the sheathing. This barrier seals around openings and overlaps at all joints, creating a drainage plane. Vertical furring strips are attached through the barrier into the studs. This forms a space that lets moisture escape behind the siding.
Longboard planks are placed on horizontal aluminum tracks with hidden clips that hold each board in place. This setup allows the boards to expand and contract with temperature changes. In Capilano’s cool, damp climate, this method helps prevent buckling on long walls. The powder-coated finish resists salt air and mildew that can damage other types of siding.
The Longboard system acts as a pressure-equalized rainscreen, which is important for Capilano’s windward walls. An air gap behind the planks helps equalize air pressure across the cladding. This prevents wind-driven rain from getting into the joints. The gap also helps the wall dry quickly after storms, lowering the chance of rot or mold in the sheathing.
The hidden-clip attachment moves wind loads from the planks back to the structural studs through the aluminum track while allowing for thermal movement. Stainless steel fasteners resist rust from constant moisture and occasional salt spray from Burrard Inlet. At the bottom, weep holes and a screened vent let water drain and air flow without letting in insects.
