At TRU Exteriors, we prioritize the seamless integration of high-quality products within your space’s unique specifications. Explore our diverse range of premium exterior renovation services, from commercial metal siding to residential steel solutions. All of our product offerings are designed to enhance your property’s aesthetics and performance, ensuring a superior outcome tailored to your specific needs.
Longboard® offers aluminum soffit, siding, and privacy screens, available in over 20 wood grain species and more than 60 solid colour options. Accent colours help bring out the natural hues and tones found in all Longboard wood grains, allowing for creative new design options. It is the perfect solution for achieving all of the richness and beauty of wood without the maintenance.
Longboard® is architectural-grade aluminum with a high-performance powder coat finish. The strength of aluminum as the substrate allows for design features unachievable with wood, including overcoming the issue of combustibility. It offers a 15-year non-prorated Finish Warranty.
AL13™ has changed the game with its metal panel system, offering an option that is less expensive and installs faster than comparable panel systems on the market. The system does not require prefabrication, making installation simple and allowing the configuration to be tailored on-site. No more waiting for prefabricated panels.
The AL13™ system differs from other ACM systems in being a tab-over system. Panels are not welded or formed during construction. Panels are cut to fit and snap together on-site, saving time and money. Each panel can expand and contract across a broad temperature spectrum without causing buckling or oil canning. The tab-over design is unique to AL13™, consisting of five different Aluminum extruded profiles. The panel spacers and extrusions work together to create a pressure equalized rain screen system, allowing any moisture to exit.
AL13™ is available in a variety of colours and finishes, including metallics, pearls, solids, and wood-grain finishes. RAL custom colour matching is also available by special order to meet specific requirements.
Metal is an excellent choice for your roofing and siding needs and is a product which can be installed on virtually any type of building, from residential to commercial. Virtually maintenance-free, metal is easy to install and lasts longer than most conventional exterior products. These products are available in a large variety of profiles, colours, gauges and finishes. The workability of metals provides the additional benefit of having custom profiles and accessories bent to fit any architectural detail or idea in mind, offering new freedom in design by opening innovative alternatives to common exterior facades. Some of our metal siding suppliers include Westform, Vic West, and Metalworks.
EasyTrim Reveals® is an aluminum reveals trim system designed to work with the fibre cement panel or siding of your choice. The system is designed to be a modern and superior alternative to traditional wood and composite trims. EasyTrim Reveals® LAP trims feature pre-built, caulk-free trims that are lightweight, blind-nailed, non-combustible, impact, and rot-resistant. They’re patented and multi-purpose EZ.Bump™ provides an innovative watershed method to help protect your building and exterior fibre cement product.
The profiles of all EasyTrim Reveals® are made from ultra-durable 6063-T5 anodized aluminum. They are available in numerous finishes and colours, including clear silver anodized, black anodized and primed for custom painting. When installed with James Hardie Smooth Panel, the result is an affordable and modern alternative to other wall panel systems.
As versatile and attractive as it is durable, fiber cement cladding has been earning its stripes for decades. Nichiha Fiber Cement® has taken all that’s great about fiber cement and engineered it into a rain-screen system that stands alone in the commercial construction universe. With the addition of their time-saving clip installation and an ever-expanding offering of finishes and textures, Nichiha Fiber Cement® gives you the ability to unleash the power of possibilities with innovative cladding.
Nichiha Fiber Cement® products offer greater colour breadth and design options, making for a broad choice. The Illumination Series panels from Nichiha Fiber Cement® are vibrantly coloured and are designed to meet the needs of architects and designers. Additionally, the Illumination Series panels provide value engineering in function, quality, and appearance and are backed by a 50-year warranty, offering tremendous integrated value.
Lux Panel® is an elegant prefinished metal panel featuring a warm and beautiful wood aesthetic. It offers an alternative to Longboard® at half the cost. Offered in woodgrain and premium textured finishes, it also has an extensive selection of solid colours available. Designed to be installed horizontally and vertically as a soffit panel, it will make a great fit for your application criteria.
Lux Panel® is also made with a durable and strong steel substrate, available in custom lengths with custom flashings. Optional venting is also an option for this product, as this venting is added during the roll-forming process and blends nicely with solid panels. A proper rain shield and barrier is required depending on application and code requirements.
Lux Panel® offers long-lasting durability at a great value, offering the warmth of natural wood without maintenance!
LP® SmartSide® Trim & Fascia offers strength, durability and consistency that traditional lumber can’t match, making it the perfect accent for any substrate. It is available in a wide assortment of profiles and lengths up to 16’ for fewer seams, so you can add a touch of craftsmanship that’s hard to miss.
Manufactured with their proprietary SmartGuard® process, LP® SmartSide® Trim products resist fungal decay and termite damage. It is ideal for corner boards, fascia and trim around windows and doors. Get the beauty of real wood with the durability of LP®-engineered wood today!
The soffit refers to the underside of the roof overhang, extending from the structure’s side to the eaves’ edges. On the other hand, the Fascia is a long, horizontal board positioned along the roof’s lower edge and usually located behind the eavestrough. Typically crafted from dimensional lumber wrapped in aluminum, the Fascia enhances the eavestrough system’s aesthetics while safeguarding the wood fascia from rot.
You might realize it, but soffit and Fascia are crucial beyond enhancing your home’s exterior aesthetics. They contribute significantly to your residence’s structural integrity. A properly installed soffit offers vital ventilation and air circulation, effectively reducing excess moisture that could deteriorate your roof structure. It also facilitates directional airflow through the eaves and rafters, ensuring your home remains well-maintained internally and externally.
Eavestroughs (gutters and downspouts) are also pivotal to your home’s water management system. They are designed to safeguard the foundation by directing water away from the base and entryways, thus preventing leaks into basements and crawlspaces.
Wrapping a home or building in a weather-resistant barrier is not just good sense; it’s good building practice because it helps combat water, moisture and air infiltration, which are any structure’s worst enemies. Allowed to penetrate behind siding, wind-driven rain and moisture can saturate walls, creating a breeding ground for mould, mildew and wood rot.
The properties of DuPont™Tyvek® do not support the growth of mould or mildew. Air infiltration from outside can create comfort-robbing cold or warm spots while increasing heating and cooling costs. Whether it is DuPont™Tyvek® or two layers of Hal-Tex 30 Minute asphalt building paper when wrapped over the sheathing and under the exterior siding, they act like a windbreaker to prevent air infiltration and water intrusion, making for a more comfortable, energy-efficient home or building.
Some of the products we use for commercial and multi-family applications are supplied by manufacturers such as Henry Building Envelope Systems® and Soprema®.
EXTERIOR INSULATION & RIGID FOAM
As home thermal efficiency requirements become a growing concern, exterior insulation provides builders and renovators with an easy-to-install and cost-effective method to minimize heat loss and save energy.
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Multi-purpose STYROFOAM™ Brand SM Insulation Extruded Polystyrene is especially suited for foundations, slabs, crawl spaces, interior basements, geotechnical and other in-ground insulation applications. The Type 4 extruded polystyrene foam insulation helps protect foundation damp-proofing and waterproofing, especially during backfilling and provides a secondary barrier against groundwater leakage.
IKO Enerfoil®
IKO Enerfoil® is a rigid, polyisocyanurate commercial roofing foam insulation with high thermal properties. It is constructed from a closed-cell polyisocyanurate foam core bonded to aluminum foil facers on each side during manufacturing. IKO Enerfoil® is designed to be non-structural sheathing in cavity walls, stud walls or cathedral ceiling construction. IKO Enerfoil® Sheathing is dimensionally stable and can be sized with ease. It is also lightweight and easy to handle
Other manufacturers we use include products by Owens Corning® Formular®250 and ROXUL CAVITYROCK® for commercial applications.
Stone: Best for Luxury Exteriors
Natural stone has a timeless beauty and is often chosen for its strength and durability. Each piece is unique, with rich textures and colors that bring a sense of luxury to any project. However, stone is heavy and expensive to work with, requiring specialized installation and sometimes additional structural support. While it’s a fantastic choice for high-end designs or full-scale facades, its cost and weight can make it less practical for smaller or decorative projects.
Brick: Ideal for Full Walls
Brick has a classic charm and has been used for centuries due to its durability and uniformity. It’s a great choice for creating cohesive, traditional designs and offers excellent thermal properties. Brick is easier to install than natural stone because of its regular size and shape, making it a more cost-effective option for large-scale projects. That said, brick doesn’t offer the same natural variation or texture as stone, which can limit its appeal for projects where a more rustic or luxurious look is desired.
Stone Veneer: Perfect for Accents
Stone veneer is the perfect middle ground, combining the look of natural stone with the benefits of being lightweight and affordable. It’s not as heavy or costly as natural stone, making it easier to install, and it can be used to create stunning accents on entryways, fireplaces, or partial walls. While it doesn’t have the structural strength of brick or stone, it’s an excellent way to add a high-end look without the high-end expense. Stone veneer is best for decorative purposes, adding curb appeal to a home without requiring major construction.
TRU Exteriors' exterior siding products are engineered for durability, offering long-lasting protection against the elements, including UV rays, moisture, and extreme temperatures.
All of our products are designed to enhance energy efficiency, helping to reduce heating and cooling costs while creating a more comfortable indoor environment. This includes insulated siding and advanced installation techniques.
We offer a wide range of exterior siding options, including cedar shake, fibre cement, wood, and metal, to complement any home's architectural style and enhance its overall curb appeal and value.
With features such as baked-on colour finishes and resistance to rot, pests, and fading, our exterior siding solutions provide lasting beauty and performance without the need for frequent painting or repairs.
To maintain and care for your exterior siding, regularly clean it with mild detergent and water to remove dirt and debris. You should also inspect it regularly for any signs of damage or wear, such as cracks, holes, or rot, and address them promptly. Additionally, consider applying a protective sealant or paint to enhance the material’s durability and weather resistance.
The duration of a siding installation project varies depending on factors such as the property size, the project’s complexity, weather conditions, and the chosen siding material. Generally, a typical siding installation can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks to complete.
During the siding installation process, you can expect the removal of old siding (if applicable), preparation of the exterior walls, installation of the new siding material, trim work, caulking, and painting (if necessary). Experienced exterior siding contractors in Calgary will ensure proper installation techniques to maximize the longevity and performance of your siding.
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