A close look at the window trim on a woodgrain siding job in Orleans. The matching woodgrain side trim runs down to the sill, and its end is notched and tucked over the siding course below so rain drains out onto the face of the wall.
Orleans is river-adjacent on Ottawa’s east end, with a mixed housing stock spanning the 1970s through the 2000s, from older established streets near the Ottawa River to newer subdivisions further from the water. Older Orleans homes from the 1970s and 1980s often carry original aluminum or early vinyl siding that’s well past its expected lifespan, while 1990s-2000s construction is generally still within a normal siding service window. Proximity to the Ottawa River means some lower-lying and waterfront properties see more wind exposure and humidity than inland streets. That wind-driven rain is why correctly installed house wrap and flashing matter more on a re-side near the water.
Older Orleans streets often still carry original aluminum or early-generation vinyl siding.
Waterfront and lower-lying Orleans properties see more wind and humidity exposure than inland streets.
1970s to 2000s construction means siding age and condition varies significantly street to street.
Aluminum siding from this era is well past typical lifespan and often shows denting or fading.
Waterfront exposure in Orleans can accelerate wear on siding fastening and seams.
Worth checking on older Orleans properties where original moisture barriers may be outdated.
Many do, particularly on streets developed in the 1970s and 1980s. Aluminum siding from that era is generally well past its expected service life.
Waterfront and lower-lying properties see somewhat more wind and humidity exposure, which we factor into material recommendations and installation.
Yes, we cover all of Orleans, from older river-adjacent streets to newer subdivisions further from the water.