When Toronto homeowners research a siding replacement, they often start with questions such as “How much does new siding cost?”, “Is fiber cement better than wood?”, or “How do I find experienced siding installers near me?” Looking at real projects can help answer these questions better than generic product descriptions.
A recent James Hardie siding project in The Kingsway, Toronto, completed by Kubura Siding, provides a useful example of what can be involved in a residential exterior transformation.
The home originally had aging wood siding that had deteriorated over time. Water infiltration had also become a concern. Instead of installing new siding directly over the existing exterior, the project involved removing the deteriorated wood siding and assessing the areas underneath.
This is an important consideration for homeowners planning a siding replacement. What looks like a simple exterior renovation from the outside can sometimes involve additional preparation once the old siding is removed.
Addressing the Exterior Before Installing New Siding
For this Kingsway project, Kubura Siding removed the original wood siding and repaired damaged substrate areas where required. Once the affected areas had been addressed, the exterior was prepared for the new siding installation.
The replacement material was James Hardie fiber cement siding, giving the upper exterior a cleaner and updated appearance while maintaining the character of the home's existing brick façade.
For homeowners comparing siding materials, fiber cement is one option worth researching when durability, appearance, and long-term exterior performance are important considerations. Kubura Siding's broader Fiber Cement Siding Installation in Toronto guide provides additional information about fiber cement, James Hardie products, costs, maintenance, and installation considerations.
What Homeowners Can Learn From This Project
The Kingsway project demonstrates why choosing a siding contractor should not be based only on the visible finished product or the lowest quote.
Homeowners should ask:
- What condition is the existing siding in?
- Could there be damage underneath?
- What preparation is included?
- Which siding material suits the property?
- Does the contractor have experience with the selected material?
- Can they show real completed projects?
Kubura Siding provides siding and exterior renovation services across Toronto and the GTA, including siding installation, soffit, fascia, eavestrough, cladding, and repair services.
Read the complete James Hardie Siding Project in The Kingsway, Toronto case study to see the before-and-after transformation and understand how the deteriorated wood siding was replaced with a new James Hardie fiber cement exterior.
