Exterior finish materials are designed to protect the house from the weather extremes while providing an attractive street front appearance. They must prevent rain and snow from penetrating the building and causing moisture damage. Exterior finishes in Kamloops must be durable enough to resist normal expansion and contraction due to temperature changes, (Kamloops temperatures can range from -30 c in winter to + 40 c in summer) and premature deterioration from the hot summer days. Repairing or replacing exterior wall finishes will help protect your home, preserve the durability and structure and make it more attractive. We like the benefits of hardiplank which comes in a variety of colors and looks.
Common Situations
Some problems are common to all exterior finishes while others are specific to a particular material.
* Problems common to all finishes — water is the source of many problems. Moisture can penetrate the wall due to flawed roof elements, faulty flashing over windows or doors and at the base of the wall, flashing and caulking problems at penetrations or failure of the exterior finish to act as a rainscreen. Exterior finishes may also suffer from improper fastening or support, or problems with the wall sheathing and sheathing membranes behind the finish. The finish may be stained, damaged or soiled.
*Wood siding — wood siding may suffer paint failure, splitting wood and rot.
***HardiPlank – First, what is HardiPlank made of? HardiPlank falls in the fiber-cement siding class, which means that it is a combination of cellulose fibers, along with cement-like materials. In other words, it’s partly wood, partly cement. Break a piece of HardiPlank and inside you will see a brittle core interlaced with wood fibers.
*Metal or vinyl siding — these types of siding may suffer from aging, fading, cracks or dents and buckling.
*Masonry — masonry problems include efflorescence (white, chalky stains), crumbling mortar, cracked or loose bricks and spalling (breaking off of exterior layer) or flaking.
*Stucco — cracks and loose or damaged areas are common stucco problems.
In Kamloops, if you are renovating, let TnG Construction Ltd. help you with your siding installation needs. If you are looking for a free estimate, please visit our contact us page.
