Fiber cement siding built for Pacific Northwest weather — installed by a local team that knows what lasts.
Allura fiber cement siding is one of the more practical choices for homes and multi-family buildings in the Vancouver area. It holds up well against the region’s persistent rain, humidity, and temperature shifts — without the ongoing maintenance that wood siding demands.
At Silver Siding, we install Allura siding for residential and strata projects across Metro Vancouver, including North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby, and Richmond. Whether you’re replacing aging cladding or cladding a new build, we can assess your project, recommend the right Allura profile and finish, and handle the full installation.
If you’re also exploring color options, Allura’s Spectrum pre-finished system offers 25 factory-applied colors — we’ll cover that in detail further down this page.
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Allura is a fiber cement product manufactured in the United States by Allura USA. It is made from a blend of cement, sand, and cellulose fibers — a composition that gives it dimensional stability and resistance to the kind of moisture cycling that shortens the lifespan of wood and some composite sidings.
The product line includes several profiles:
One thing worth knowing: Allura products come either primed (ready for field painting) or pre-finished through their Spectrum system. The two options have different installation and maintenance implications, which we cover in the colors section below.
This is one of the most common questions we hear, and it deserves an honest answer rather than a marketing one.
Both Allura and James Hardie are fiber cement products. They share the same basic material composition and offer similar performance characteristics — moisture resistance, fire resistance, and dimensional stability. For most residential projects, either product can do the job well.
Before covering local areas, one topic that comes up consistently in conversations with Vancouver homeowners is color selection — specifically whether Allura’s pre-finished options are worth considering over field-painted panels.
Allura’s Spectrum system is a factory-applied finish using Sherwin-Williams industrial-grade exterior paint. The result is a more consistent, durable finish than what’s typically achievable with on-site painting — particularly in a wet climate where paint adhesion and drying conditions can be unpredictable.
The Spectrum palette includes 25 colors developed in collaboration with Sherwin-Williams. The range covers:
Allura panels also come primed, which means they arrive ready for field painting. This gives you more flexibility on color but shifts the finishing work to the installation site.
For most projects in Metro Vancouver, pre-finished Spectrum panels make more practical sense. Field painting in a climate with limited dry windows adds scheduling risk and can affect the quality of the final finish. Factory-applied paint eliminates that variable.
That said, if you have a specific color that falls outside the Spectrum palette, primed panels with a high-quality field-applied topcoat remain a viable option.
| Service Area | Why Allura May Be a Good Fit | Common Project Types | Local Considerations | Local Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Vancouver | High rainfall and humidity on the North Shore make fiber cement a practical long-term choice over wood or vinyl | Single-family homes, strata complexes, custom builds | Wind-driven rain exposure is higher here — pre-finished Spectrum panels reduce maintenance cycles | North Vancouver |
| West Vancouver | Many properties have contemporary or West Coast modern architecture where Allura lap and panel profiles fit well | Custom homes, high-end residential renovations | Proximity to salt air in some areas makes rot-resistant fiber cement worth considering | West Vancouver |
| Burnaby | Mix of older homes being recladded and newer multi-family developments — Allura works for both | Recladding projects, townhomes, low-rise multi-family | Strata projects in Burnaby often benefit from the consistent factory finish of Spectrum pre-finished panels | Burnaby |
| Richmond | Flat terrain and exposure to Fraser River moisture make moisture-resistant cladding a sensible consideration | Residential renovations, custom homes | Some areas have specific building envelope requirements — worth confirming with your contractor before specifying materials | Richmond |
| Vancouver | Dense residential and mixed-use projects across the city where a clean, low-maintenance exterior is often the priority | Infill housing, duplex conversions, strata, commercial storefronts | Heritage zones in some neighborhoods may have material or color restrictions — confirm with the City of Vancouver before finalizing | Vancouver |
Allura fiber cement is a strong choice for many projects, but it is not the only option we install. Depending on your budget, building type, and aesthetic goals, one of the following may be worth exploring alongside or instead of Allura.
If you are unsure which material fits your project, we are happy to walk through the options with you before you commit to anything.
Allura fiber cement performs best when the full wall assembly is properly detailed — not just the cladding layer. These are the supporting services we typically recommend alongside Allura installation:
Fiber cement requires more precision than vinyl or composite cladding. Here is what that looks like on an Allura project.
Before anything is ordered, we review the building type, existing wall assembly, and exposure conditions. This determines which Allura profile and finish makes sense, and whether a rain screen cavity is required.
We install the Tyvek air barrier and, where specified, the rain screen system before any cladding goes up. Getting this layer right is what determines long-term performance.
All openings are flashed and detailed before cladding begins. This is one of the most common points of failure in exterior renovations — we handle window preparation as a non-negotiable step.
Panels are cut, fastened, and jointed according to Allura's installation guidelines. Fastener type, spacing, and penetration depth all affect how the material performs over time.
Compatible Allura trim and soffit panels are installed to complete the exterior envelope. Caulking and touch-up paint are applied where required.
We think it is important to be straightforward about what you can expect when working with us.
We are a licensed and insured siding contractor operating under BC Building Code and WorkSafeBC requirements. Every project we take on is approached with the same attention to installation detail — because fiber cement that is incorrectly installed will underperform regardless of how good the material is.
What we cannot promise is a specific timeline or price before we have seen your project. Every building is different. Wall conditions, existing moisture damage, accessibility, and material lead times all affect scope and cost. We provide accurate quotes after a proper site review — not ballpark numbers that change halfway through a job.
If you have questions before requesting a quote, we are happy to answer them. There is no obligation to proceed.
Silver Side Exterior has been working on exterior cladding projects across Greater Vancouver for Over a decade. More than 100 completed projects have given us a deep understanding of what works in this climate — and what doesn’t.
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Both are fiber cement products with similar core performance characteristics. Allura's Spectrum pre-finished color system is a genuine differentiator — the factory-applied finish is more durable than typical on-site painting. James Hardie has broader supplier availability in BC and a longer local track record. For most residential projects, either product can perform well. The right choice depends on your project timeline, color preferences, and budget.
Allura is manufactured by Allura USA, based in the United States. The product is available in Canada through select distributors and building supply channels.
Allura's Spectrum system offers 25 factory-applied colors developed in collaboration with Sherwin-Williams. The palette includes deep neutrals, earth tones, classic whites and greys, and mid-tone blues and greens. Panels are also available primed for field painting if you need a color outside the Spectrum range.
With proper installation and a correctly detailed wall assembly, Allura fiber cement can perform well for several decades. The actual lifespan depends on installation quality, wall moisture management, and maintenance — not just the material itself.
Less than wood, but not zero. Pre-finished Spectrum panels reduce the repainting cycle significantly. Periodic cleaning and inspection of caulking and joints is still recommended — particularly in Metro Vancouver's wet climate where moisture can work its way into poorly maintained joints over time.
Installation cost depends on the size of the project, wall conditions, the profile and finish selected, and whether supporting work such as a rain screen or air barrier is required. We provide accurate quotes after a site review. Contact us to arrange an assessment.
Yes. We install Allura siding across Metro Vancouver, including North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby, and Richmond.
If you are considering Allura fiber cement siding for your home, strata, or commercial property in Metro Vancouver, we are happy to take a look at your project and provide an accurate quote.
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