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Exterior Wall Systems

Cladding Systems for Residential and Architectural Exteriors

ARKSTRUX supplies and installs fiber cement, metal, aluminum and selected composite cladding systems. Each project is reviewed around the wall assembly, openings, corners, drainage path and connections to roofing and other exterior materials.

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The Exterior Wall Assembly

Cladding Is One Layer of a Coordinated Wall

Exterior cladding creates the visible finish and helps manage exposure to rain, wind and sunlight. Its performance also depends on the layers behind it, the drainage strategy, fasteners, openings, flashings and transitions.

ARKSTRUX reviews the finish material together with the project conditions so that the proposed scope clearly identifies what is included and how the cladding connects to adjacent work.

Project Components

Details That Shape a Complete Cladding Scope

  • Review of existing wall conditions and required removals
  • Water-resistive barrier and drainage-plane scope where included
  • Strapping, furring or proprietary subframing
  • Insulation options where included in the project
  • Starter profiles, corners, trims and terminations
  • Window, door and garage-opening transitions
  • Soffit, fascia, roofline and foundation transitions
  • Cladding panels, boards or profiles
  • Final sealants and closures where required by the selected assembly

Compare the Priorities

Choose the System Around the Project

The right cladding system depends on the appearance, wall condition, maintenance expectations, fire and assembly requirements, available profiles, budget and the details around openings and transitions. We compare these priorities before confirming the scope.

Appearance

Lap siding, board-and-batten, clean panels, ribbed profiles or wood-look finishes.

Wall Assembly

Substrate, drainage, ventilation, insulation and attachment conditions.

Detail Complexity

Corners, openings, parapets, canopies and material changes.

Project Type

Renovation, addition, new construction, residential or commercial.

How the Project Moves Forward

A Clear Process From Initial Review to Final Details

1

Share the Project Information

Send the property address, photos, drawings, measurements or a short description of the required work.

2

Project Review

We review the building, existing conditions, selected materials and the connections to adjacent systems.

3

Scope and Options

We confirm the proposed system, project-specific details, exclusions and any information still required.

4

Proposal and Scheduling

Once the scope is clear, we prepare the proposal and coordinate material lead times and scheduling.

5

Installation and Final Review

The work is completed according to the confirmed scope, followed by a final review and site cleanup.

Why ARKSTRUX

One Contractor for the Complete Exterior Scope

ARKSTRUX coordinates materials, custom details and installation within one project scope. This gives homeowners, contractors and design professionals one point of contact for the exterior work from initial review to on-site execution.

Multiple Exterior Systems

Roofing, cladding, rainwater components and custom metal details can be reviewed together where project conditions overlap.

Custom Details for Real Building Conditions

Corners, openings, roof-to-wall transitions, parapets, penetrations and perimeter details are coordinated for the specific project.

Residential, Commercial and Architectural Work

The scope can be adapted to homes, additions, commercial buildings, custom residences and design-led projects.

Supply and Installation Through One Contractor

Product selection, accessories, fabrication requirements and installation are coordinated within one proposal.

Project-Specific Pricing

What Affects Cladding Cost?

Cladding is priced after the wall area, selected material, existing conditions and finishing details are reviewed. Final cost depends on the complete assembly rather than the finish material alone.

Factors:

  • Material, profile, finish and colour
  • Removal and substrate preparation
  • Wall height, access and staging
  • Insulation, furring, membranes and subframing
  • Window and door count
  • Corners, returns, trims and material transitions
  • Custom flashings and metal details
  • Project sequencing and site conditions

Final pricing is confirmed in a written proposal. HST is additional.

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Cladding FAQ

Common Questions About Cladding

Siding is a common type of exterior cladding. The broader term cladding also includes panel, metal, composite and other exterior finish systems.

Sometimes, but the existing wall must first be reviewed. Removal may be required to inspect the substrate, correct moisture issues, improve the wall assembly or create a suitable attachment surface.

It may be included depending on the wall assembly, project goals and selected cladding system. Thickness, attachment, fire requirements and transitions must be coordinated before pricing.

Yes. Window and door transitions are part of the detailed exterior scope. The proposal must state whether existing units remain, whether capping or new flashings are included and how adjacent materials will terminate.

Yes. ARKSTRUX coordinates the selected cladding, accessories, custom details and installation within one project scope.

Start Your Project

Request a Project Estimate

Tell us about the property, the exterior work you are considering and any material or design preferences. Photos, measurements, drawings and specifications can be uploaded with the request.