Burnaby Homes, Multiplexes & Commercial Buildings
Burnaby Siding & Cladding, Built Around Your Building
From post-war bungalows on Capitol Hill to new multiplexes on former single-family lots and commercial buildings in Burnaby's business parks, we install new cladding and re-clad existing walls — always over a drained rain screen.
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Watch: an 86-Second Guide
Burnaby Siding Guide: Repair or Replace? (Rainscreen Explained)
Why so many Lower Mainland walls failed from the inside, what a rain screen actually is, and how to tell whether your siding needs a repair or a full re-side — in under a minute and a half.
Our Work in Burnaby
Commercial Metal Panel Cladding in Burnaby
A commercial building with loading docks, clad in grey metal panels. We're showing it at two stages, because the layer you can't see once the job is finished matters as much as the finish itself.
Finished Metal Panel Elevations
Grey metal panels wrap the loading-dock walls and service doors, with clean trim lines at every opening and corner.
Weather Barrier Before Any Panel Goes On
Before cladding, the walls were wrapped in a weather-resistant barrier with taped corners and openings — the layer that keeps water out if anything ever gets past the panels.
“Sheet steel wall assemblies are a durable and economical solution.”
Commercial and industrial steel cladding in Canada has its own standard, CSSBI 20M. Source: Canadian Sheet Steel Building Institute (CSSBI) — Steel Siding & Cladding
See how our metal panel siding systems go together, or browse projects across Metro Vancouver.
View Full GalleryWhy the Wall Behind the Siding Matters
Why Every Burnaby Re-Side Starts With a Drained Cavity
Through the 1990s, tens of thousands of homes across the Lower Mainland rotted from inside walls that were sealed at the face and had no way to drain. The fix that came out of that era is the drained, vented cavity now called a rain screen — and it sits behind every system we install, on houses, multiplexes and commercial buildings alike. Building-envelope consultants RDH summed up why it works:
“The addition of the drainage cavity, together with improved details, ensures that far less water gets past the cladding.”
Source: RDH Building Science — “Leaky Condos: Why the Technology Didn’t Work”, Innovation magazine (1999)
Services
What We Install on Burnaby Buildings
Burnaby's buildings run from 1950s ranchers to brand-new multiplexes and light-industrial units, so we don't push a single product. These are the systems we install on new construction and re-clads, residential and commercial.
Metal & Aluminum Siding
Best for: commercial, light-industrial and modern multiplex elevations
Why: stands up to knocks around loading docks, lanes and parking areas
Maintenance: very low
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James Hardie & Allura Fibre Cement
Best for: post-war re-sides and new multiplexes
Why: non-combustible, stable in wet weather, holds paint well
Maintenance: low — repaint roughly every 15 years
James Hardie siding · Allura fibre cement
ACM, Lux & AL13 Panels
Best for: modern façades, feature walls and storefronts
Why: flat, crisp panel lines with very low upkeep
Maintenance: very low
ACM panels · Lux panels · AL13 panels
Longboard Aluminum
Best for: warm accents on fibre cement or panel buildings
Why: wood-grain finish without re-staining
Maintenance: very low
See Longboard wood-look siding →
Brick, Stone & Stone Siding
Best for: entries, bases and character-home details
Why: durable, adds weight and texture to a façade
Maintenance: very low
Brick and stone siding · Stone siding
Vinyl Siding
Best for: rentals, secondary suites and budget-led re-sides
Why: lowest upfront cost, colour runs through the material
Maintenance: low — wash, no painting
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Repairs & Storm Damage
We repair: cedar, vinyl, fibre cement and metal siding
Storm damage: we can work with your insurer on the claim; urgent jobs are scheduled based on crew availability
How our siding repairs work →
Choosing Materials
Best Siding Material for Your Burnaby Building Type
In Burnaby, the type of building narrows the choice faster than the weather does. Use this as a starting point — the site visit settles the rest.
Your building
Good fits
What to plan for
Permit & review
Post-war bungalow or ranchere.g. Capitol Hill, Burnaby Heights, Willingdon Heights, South Slope
Fibre cement lap or vinyl
Most were built before rain screens — expect a new weather barrier and drainage cavity, not just new boards
House or duplex: outside the City's envelope-review bulletin; we confirm permit needs at the estimate
1970s–80s home on the mountain slopese.g. Montecito, Forest Hills
Fibre cement, with Longboard accents
Wetter weather up the mountain, and original windows are often replaced at the same time — plan the window preparation with the re-side
Same as other houses; confirmed with the City before work starts
Character homee.g. Deer Lake, Buckingham Heights
Cedar (repaired or replaced) or fibre cement in traditional profiles
Matching original board widths, trim and proportions
Check Burnaby's Community Heritage Register before changing the exterior
New multiplex, rowhouse or laneway homeR1 zoning, citywide — most units near SkyTrain and frequent transit
Fibre cement, metal, Longboard or panels
Lock in cladding, flashing and window details at the drawing stage
3+ units: a Building Envelope Professional reviews the design and the site work
Commercial or light-industrial buildinge.g. Big Bend, Still Creek, Lake City business park
Metal panels, ACM or fibre cement panels
Impact zones at docks and doors, tenant access and phasing
Building permit through the City — we handle the paperwork
Not sure which row fits? Tell us roughly when the building went up and how many units it has — that narrows it down before we even visit.
Burnaby rule worth knowing: envelope review for 3+ units
For residential buildings other than single-family homes and duplexes, the City of Burnaby requires a Building Envelope Professional to review the envelope design and the work on site, and a complete re-clad needs a building permit. Routine maintenance and minor repairs generally don't. Single-family homes and duplexes fall outside this bulletin, so confirm your own project with the City's Building Department.
Source: City of Burnaby — Building Envelope Design and Field Review Bulletin
Before You Start
Before Your Burnaby Siding Project Starts
Most surprises on Burnaby jobs come from three places: what the lot is now zoned for, what's hiding under the old siding, and what the contractor didn't explain up front.
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Building New Under R1 Zoning? Plan the Walls Early
Since July 1, 2024, most former single-family lots in Burnaby can hold three or four homes — up to six near frequent transit — as multiplexes, rowhouses or a house with a laneway home. Once a building has three or more units, its envelope gets professional review, so cladding, flashing and window details are cheapest to get right on the drawings. We take on multi-unit new builds and work alongside your envelope professional.
02
Older Houses Often Hide Wet Sheathing
Many post-war Burnaby houses were sided with little more than building paper behind the boards. When that siding comes off, soft sheathing or rot around windows is common, and it has to be fixed before anything new goes on. Ask any contractor how hidden damage will be handled and priced before you sign, so the surprise is the damage, not the bill.
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Questions to Ask Any Burnaby Contractor
- Is a drained rain screen included, or extra?
- Does my building need a permit or envelope review — and who handles it?
- Have you clad commercial or multi-unit buildings before?
- How is hidden damage priced if you find it?
- What does the warranty cover, and for how long?
Clear answers to all five are a good sign — whoever you hire.
Have These Ready for Your Estimate Visit
✓ Number of units
One house, a duplex, or three or more? It decides whether envelope review and permits apply.
✓ Roughly when it was built
The decade tells us what is likely behind the old siding.
✓ Drawings for new builds
Elevations and window schedules let us price the cladding accurately.
✓ Photos of problem areas
Stains, soft spots or lifted boards help us plan the visit.
Why Silver Siding Exterior
Why Burnaby Owners Choose Us
10+
Years of experience
100+
Completed projects
5+ Years
Warranty — depending on material
Free
Itemised estimate — no obligation
Licensed & WorkSafeBC Compliant
Every project meets BC Building Code standards. Fully insured on every job.
Rain Screen as Standard
Not an upgrade — the baseline. Every installation is detailed for Metro Vancouver's rainfall.
Free, Itemised Estimates & Written Warranty
A clear, line-by-line breakdown before any work begins — and a warranty of 5 years or more, depending on the material.
Premium Materials Only
James Hardie, Lux, ACM and AL13 from trusted suppliers. No substitutions without your approval.
Local Team
Based in West Vancouver and working across Burnaby — from post-war houses and new multiplexes to commercial buildings — with the permit paperwork handled for you.
Clean Job Sites
We respect your property. Thorough cleanup is part of every project, every time.
Our Process
How We Work
No surprises, no vague timelines. Here is exactly what to expect.
01
Free Estimate
We visit as soon as our schedule allows, assess your existing exterior and send a detailed, itemised quote.
02
Material Selection
Options matched to your home's exposure, architecture and budget — with the reasoning explained.
03
Permits & Scheduling
We check whether your project needs a permit, handle it if it does, and confirm a realistic timeline.
04
Installation
On-time crew, BC Building Code standards, rain screen detailing and a clean site throughout.
05
Final Walkthrough
We review the finished work with you and hand over your warranty details before we call it complete.
FAQ
Questions We Hear From Burnaby Owners
Do I need a building permit to re-side my house in Burnaby?
It depends on the building. For residential buildings other than single-family homes and duplexes, the City of Burnaby requires a permit for a complete re-clad and a Building Envelope Professional to review the work; minor repairs and routine maintenance generally don't. For a house or duplex, we confirm the requirements with the City during your estimate, and we handle the permit paperwork whenever one is needed.
We're building a multiplex under Burnaby's R1 zoning. When should we bring in a siding contractor?
At the drawing stage. With three or more units, a Building Envelope Professional reviews the envelope design and inspects the work, so rain screen depth, flashings and window details are far easier to change on paper than on site. We install cladding on new multi-unit buildings and coordinate with your builder and envelope professional.
Do you take commercial and industrial cladding work in Burnaby?
Yes. Our Burnaby project is a commercial building with loading docks, clad in metal panels over a full weather barrier. We work on offices, retail and light-industrial buildings with metal, ACM and fibre cement panel systems.
My post-war Burnaby house has no rain screen. Can one be added during a re-side?
Yes, and it is a normal part of the job. Once the old siding is off, we repair any damaged sheathing, install a new weather barrier, add vertical strapping to create the drainage cavity, then fit the new cladding. The wall gets slightly thicker, so window and door trims are adjusted to suit.
Which parts of Burnaby do you cover?
All of it — Metrotown, Brentwood, Lougheed and Edmonds, residential streets in Capitol Hill, Burnaby Heights, Willingdon Heights, South Slope, Deer Lake, Buckingham Heights, Montecito and Forest Hills, and the business parks around Big Bend, Still Creek and Lake City.
Do you repair siding, or only replace it?
Both. We repair cedar, vinyl, fibre cement and metal siding, including storm damage, and we can work with your insurance company on the claim. Urgent repairs are scheduled based on crew availability. If damage is widespread or there is no rain screen behind the boards, we will tell you when a re-side makes more sense. Read how our siding repairs work.
What's the best siding for Burnaby's rain?
Almost any quality system performs here if it sits on a drained rain screen — the cavity matters more than the brand. After that, choose by building: fibre cement for most houses and multiplexes, metal or panels for commercial and modern builds, vinyl where budget leads. The table above breaks it down by building type.
How long is your warranty?
5+ years, depending on the material installed. Ask us what that covers for the system you are considering.
How quickly will you get back to me?
Calls and WhatsApp messages usually get a reply within one business day, and web form enquiries within one to three business days. Site visits for estimates are booked as soon as our schedule allows.
Service Area
Where We Work in Burnaby
We cover the whole city: the town centres at Metrotown, Brentwood, Lougheed and Edmonds; residential streets in Capitol Hill, Burnaby Heights, Willingdon Heights, South Slope, Deer Lake, Buckingham Heights, Montecito and Forest Hills; and the business parks around Big Bend, Still Creek and Lake City. Our office is in West Vancouver.
Silver Siding Exterior
935 Marine Dr #703, West Vancouver, BC V7T 1A7
Mon–Fri 7:30 am – 6:00 pm · Sat–Sun by appointment
Calls & WhatsApp: reply within 1 business day · Online form: 1–3 business days
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