Nanaimo Siding
(778) 762-2937

Our siding services

Full Siding Replacement in Nanaimo

Complete exterior tear-off, weather barrier upgrade, rainscreen, and new cladding.

Nanaimo Siding specializes in complete full siding replacement for older homes. We charge $11.00 – $25.00+ per sq. ft. installed, running $16,500 – $55,000+ for a typical home with 1,500–2,200 sq. ft. of wall. You get a full written breakdown of labour and materials after our free visit.

Budget $16,500 – $55,000+ for complete siding teardown, rainscreen prep, and new cladding on 1,500–2,200 sq. ft. of exterior walls, based on rates of $11.00 – $25.00+ per sq. ft. installed.

When does an older home need full replacement?

Full replacement makes sense when your exterior reaches the end of its useful lifespan, or when repeated moisture problems appear across several elevations. Trapped moisture behind aging cladding can slowly rot underlying wall sheathing. Stripping the walls back to bare wood allows our crew to repair framing rot, roll out fresh house wrap, and install a continuous drainage cavity that protects your structure for decades. We walk the perimeter with you to plan every wall.

What is included in a full replacement quote?

A complete replacement quote covers tearing down existing exterior cladding, transporting debris to disposal facilities, and inspecting bare plywood sheathing. It includes installing heavy weather-resistive barriers, vertical strapping to create an air gap, insect screening along bottom edges, and hanging your choice of brand-new siding. We also detail all inside and outside corners, transitions, and penetrations so the entire exterior envelope sheds storm runoff cleanly.

Why is a rainscreen cavity so vital?

Coastal rain frequently drives moisture past panel seams and fastener penetrations. Without a rainscreen, trapped water sits against building paper, encouraging rot and mildew. By fastening vertical wood battens over the house wrap before hanging new boards, we create an open cavity. Air circulates through this gap, allowing dampness to drain out at the base plate and keeping your structural framing dry year-round.

Our replacement process

  1. 1

    Tear-off and disposal — we strip away all old siding, remove rusted nails, and haul away all construction debris from your property.

  2. 2

    Sheathing remediation — we inspect exposed wood sheathing, cut out any localized decay, and screw in fresh plywood backing.

  3. 3

    Rainscreen installation — we roll out heavy house wrap, tape every seam, and fasten vertical furring strips with bug screens.

  4. 4

    New siding installation — we mount your new cladding planks with precision cuts and install matching exterior trim details.

People also ask

Can I live inside my home during replacement?

Yes, you can stay comfortably in your house throughout the project. Our crew works strictly on the exterior perimeter, and we tidy up materials and sweep work areas at the end of each day.

How messy is a full exterior tear-off?

Tear-offs generate substantial debris, including old nails, splintered boards, and weathered paper. We protect perimeter shrubs with heavy drop cloths, place roll-off bins strategically, and run magnetic rollers across grass daily to catch loose metal.

Do you fix damaged plywood sheathing?

Yes, once old cladding is stripped away, we inspect every square foot of exposed wall sheathing. If we discover rot or moisture decay, we replace the damaged plywood before installing new weather wrap.

What is an insect screen on a rainscreen?

A perforated metal or mesh strip sits along the bottom and top of the rainscreen cavity. It allows water drainage and air circulation while preventing wasps, spiders, and rodents from nesting behind your siding.

During your initial consultation, we can compare durable vinyl siding with long-lasting fibre cement siding to see which fits your budget.

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