STEVESTON HERITAGE TO BRAND-NEW TOWNHOMES
A Richmond Siding Contractor for Every Kind of Façade
Richmond doesn't have one look. From character homes near Steveston Village to 1970s ranchers in Seafair, new townhomes around City Centre and commercial units in Bridgeport, we install new cladding and re-clad existing walls — chosen to suit the street, and built over a drained rain screen for a flat, open delta.
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WATCH: A 90-SECOND GUIDE
Richmond BC Siding Guide: 4 Steps to a Home That Looks Right
Steveston heritage rules, choosing the look before the material, mixing materials without a patched-together result, and the rain screen behind it all — four quick steps for picking siding that suits a Richmond street.
OUR WORK IN RICHMOND
Metal Panel Soffit on a New Richmond Townhome Complex
On this new multi-unit townhome development, we clad the overhang above the underground parking entrance in charcoal metal panels — the soffit underneath and the band across its face. It's a small part of the building, but it's the part every resident drives under, twice a day.
Charcoal Metal Panels Over a Townhome Parkade Entrance
The panels wrap the slab edge above the parkade ramp, setting a dark band between the lap-sided townhomes above and the concrete entrance below. From the driveway, the underside is the part people see most, so the panel joints run in straight, even lines, with trim closing off the edges where the panels meet the concrete.
“They offer a multitude of design capabilities as well as a sustainable barrier to weather.”
Why metal suits details like this: it can be shaped to almost any look and still shed the weather. Source: Metal Construction Association — Metal Walls
Read more about our metal siding installations and how we install and replace soffits, or browse projects across Metro Vancouver.
View Full GalleryWHERE WALLS ACTUALLY LEAK
Mixing Materials in Richmond? The Joints Matter More Than the Boards
Most Richmond homes now mix two or three claddings — fibre cement with a metal or wood-look accent, stone at the base. That's good design, but every place one material meets another, or a window cuts through the wall, is a place water can get in. On flat, open ground, rain often arrives sideways and finds those joints first. When Canada's national housing agency surveyed failed walls on wood-frame homes in the Lower Mainland, the pattern was clear:
“The vast majority of the problems (90%) are related to interface details between wall components or at penetrations.”
SERVICES
Siding & Cladding We Install Across Richmond
Pick the look first, then the material that delivers it. That's how we approach every Richmond job — a heritage-area house, a re-side on a 1970s split-level, a new townhome block or a commercial unit — on new construction and re-clads alike.
James Hardie & Allura Fibre Cement
Best for: traditional lap and shingle looks on character homes, and clean panel layouts on new builds
Why: holds its shape in damp delta weather and takes almost any paint colour
Maintenance: low — repaint roughly every 15 years
James Hardie siding · Allura fibre cement
Metal Siding & Soffit Panels
Best for: townhome and commercial façades, overhangs and parkade entrances
Why: crisp lines, nothing to rot, shrugs off knocks near driveways
Maintenance: very low
Explore metal siding →
ACM, Lux & AL13 Panels
Best for: modern custom homes, feature walls and storefronts
Why: large flat panels for a sharp, architectural look
Maintenance: very low
ACM panels · Lux panels · AL13 panels
Longboard Aluminum
Best for: soffits, entries and accent walls that need some warmth
Why: the look of cedar with no re-staining
Maintenance: very low
Longboard wood-look siding →
Brick, Stone & Stone Siding
Best for: bases, chimneys and entry columns
Why: adds weight and texture next to lighter claddings
Maintenance: very low
Brick and stone siding · Stone siding
Vinyl Siding
Best for: rentals and budget-led re-sides on older homes
Why: lowest upfront cost, and nothing to paint
Maintenance: low — an occasional wash
Explore vinyl siding →
Cedar Repair & Storm Damage
We repair: cedar, vinyl, fibre cement and metal siding — including cedar on older Steveston and Seafair homes
Storm damage: we can work with your insurer on the claim; urgent jobs are scheduled based on crew availability
See how we repair siding →
CHOOSING MATERIALS
Best Siding for Your Richmond Home's Style
In Richmond, the style of the house — and the street it sits on — narrows the choice before the weather does. Start with the row that looks most like your home; the site visit settles the rest.
Your home's style
Materials that suit it
Detail to get right
Check first
Character or heritage-area homee.g. Steveston Village and the streets around it
Cedar (repaired or replaced) or fibre cement in traditional lap and shingle profiles
Board exposure, corner boards and trim widths that match the neighbours
Inside the Steveston Village Heritage Conservation Area, exterior changes can need a Heritage Alteration Permit or Development Permit
1960s–90s rancher, split-level or stucco housee.g. Seafair, Broadmoor, Blundell, Thompson
Fibre cement lap or vinyl in place of tired cedar or face-sealed stucco, with a Longboard or stone accent
Most were sided with no drainage gap — add a new weather barrier and rain screen, not just new boards
Cladding-only replacement generally needs no permit; rot in the sheathing or framing changes that
Larger newer custom homee.g. Terra Nova, Riverdale, Westwind
Fibre cement panels, ACM or AL13, with stone and wood-look accents
More materials means more transitions — each one, and every opening, needs flashing and planned window preparation
Part of the new home's building permit; we work from your drawings
Townhome or low-rise multi-unite.g. City Centre, West Cambie, Hamilton
Fibre cement with metal panel accents
Where panels meet concrete — podiums, balconies, parkade entrances and soffits
Envelope details come from the project's consultants; we install to them
Commercial or industrial unite.g. Bridgeport, Crestwood, Mitchell Island
Metal panels, ACM or fibre cement panels
Impact zones at doors and parking, and tenant access while work is underway
Building permit through the City — we handle the paperwork
Not sure which row fits? Send a photo of the front of your house and the year it was built — that's usually enough to narrow it down.
Richmond rule worth knowing: cladding-only vs. envelope repair
The City of Richmond's Building Envelope Repair bulletin says no permit is needed when the work doesn't involve structural components — cladding-only replacement, for example. Once repairs reach the structure, a building permit is required, with plans signed and sealed by Registered Professionals. That's why what turns up behind old siding can change the paperwork, and why we check before work starts.
Source: City of Richmond — Building Bulletin PERMITS-25: Building Envelope Repair
BEFORE YOU START
Three Things Richmond Owners Should Check First
Most surprises on Richmond projects come from the address, the exposure and the contractor's answers — and all three can be checked before you sign.
01
Is Your Home in the Steveston Village Heritage Area?
Steveston Village is a Heritage Conservation Area. For protected heritage properties, the City requires a Heritage Alteration Permit for exterior alterations; other properties in the area generally go through a Development Permit, and new work is expected to respond to the materials, colours and textures of the buildings around it. Check your address before you settle on a profile or colour.
City of Richmond: Guide to Development in Steveston Village →
02
Flat, Open Ground Means Rain Arrives Sideways
Richmond sits on the flat islands of the Fraser River delta, close to sea level, with little to break the wind coming off the Strait of Georgia. Rain driven at an angle gets pushed into laps, joints and window edges, so on Richmond jobs a drained rain screen is the baseline, not an upgrade. Close to the water, we also use corrosion-resistant fasteners and flashing detailed for wind-driven rain.
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Questions to Ask Any Richmond Contractor
- How will the joints between two materials be flashed?
- Is a drained rain screen included, or extra?
- Is my address in the Steveston heritage area — and who checks?
- If you find rot behind the siding, will it need a permit, and how is it priced?
- What does the warranty cover, and for how long?
A contractor who answers all five clearly is worth a second meeting — whoever it is.
Bring the Look You Want to the Estimate Visit
✓ Photos of homes you like
A house on your street or a picture you saved — the fastest way to agree on a look.
✓ Your address and year built
Tells us whether heritage rules apply and what's likely behind the old siding.
✓ Drawings for new builds
Elevations and window schedules let us price each material and every transition.
✓ Close-ups of any damage
Soft cedar, cracked boards or gaps at trim show us where to look first.
Why Silver Siding Exterior
Why Richmond 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 Richmond — from Steveston character homes and Seafair re-sides to new townhomes and commercial units — with permit questions checked before work starts.
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
Richmond Siding Questions, Answered
Do I need a permit to replace siding in Richmond?
Often not. The City of Richmond's Building Envelope Repair bulletin says cladding-only replacement doesn't need a building permit as long as no structural components are involved. If the old siding comes off and the sheathing or framing needs repair, a permit is required and Registered Professionals get involved. Homes in the Steveston Village heritage area can also need a Heritage Alteration Permit or Development Permit. We check this at the estimate and handle the permit paperwork when one is needed.
My home is in Steveston. Can I choose any siding?
If it's inside the Steveston Village Heritage Conservation Area, exterior changes go through the City first — a Heritage Alteration Permit for protected heritage properties, and generally a Development Permit for the others — and new work is expected to fit the materials and textures around it. Outside the conservation area, the same rules apply as anywhere else in Richmond. Either way, traditional lap or shingle profiles in fibre cement or cedar are usually the easiest fit.
Do you repair cedar siding in Richmond?
Yes. We repair cedar as well as vinyl, fibre cement and metal siding. On older Richmond homes, most of the boards are often fine and the trouble is a few failed pieces, or water getting in at a window or trim — so we find where the water is coming from before deciding between a repair and a re-side. More on our siding repair work.
Can I mix fibre cement with metal or wood-look panels?
Yes — most new Richmond homes do. The key is planning where each material starts and stops: changes work best at a corner, a floor line or a window band, with flashing at every transition. We map those joints at the estimate so the finished wall looks designed, not patched.
Do you install metal panels on townhome and commercial buildings?
Yes. We take on new multi-unit residential projects — like the townhome parkade entrance shown above — as well as commercial buildings. On multi-unit builds, we install to the envelope consultant's details.
Is a rain screen really needed on a Richmond house?
We install every system over a drained rain screen. On Richmond's flat, open ground, rain is often wind-driven and pushed into joints and laps; the drainage gap gives that water a way down and out instead of into the wall. If your current siding is nailed straight to the sheathing, a re-side is the time to add one.
Which parts of Richmond do you cover?
All of it — Steveston, Seafair, Broadmoor, Blundell, Thompson, Terra Nova, Riverdale, Westwind, City Centre, West Cambie, Hamilton and East Richmond, plus the business areas around Bridgeport and Crestwood. Our office is in West Vancouver.
How long is your warranty?
At least 5 years, depending on the material you choose. Ask us at the estimate which term applies to your system.
How quickly will you get back to me?
Calls and WhatsApp messages usually get a reply within 1 business day, and online form requests within 1–3 business days. Site visits are booked as soon as our schedule allows.
SERVICE AREA
Where We Work in Richmond
We cover the whole city: Steveston and Steveston Village; Seafair, Broadmoor, Blundell and Thompson; Terra Nova, Riverdale and Westwind; the newer neighbourhoods of City Centre and West Cambie; Hamilton and East Richmond; and the commercial areas around Bridgeport and Crestwood. 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
Got a Look in Mind for Your Richmond Home?
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ASK A QUESTION
Ask Us About Your Richmond Project
Heritage area, mixed materials, a townhome block — ask below. Questions and answers stay public here, so the next Richmond owner can find them too.