From Cedar to Longboard Metal Siding — Partial Replacement in Vancouver & the Lower Mainland

This home had aging cedar siding on the front facade and both side walls — weathered, cracking, and well past its service life. The rear wall was in better condition and stayed untouched.

The owners wanted a modern look with zero maintenance. Longboard metal panels were the answer: clean horizontal lines, durable aluminum construction, and a finish that holds up in BC's wet climate without painting, caulking, or upkeep.
We handled siding installation only — front facade and both side walls, integrated cleanly with the existing rear cedar.

Completed Longboard aluminum metal siding on front facade — Oakridge Vancouver

Longboard metal siding front corner and soffit detail — Oakridge Vancouver BC

Longboard aluminum panel side corner wrap detail — Oakridge Vancouver

Longboard aluminum siding on side wall below roofline — Oakridge Vancouver

Longboard metal panel soffit and entry door surround detail — Oakridge Vancouver

Longboard aluminum soffit panels and clerestory window detail — Oakridge Vancouver

Longboard grey aluminum siding on rear wall next to brick chimney — Vancouver

Longboard grey metal panels at chimney corner vertical view — Vancouver BC

Longboard grey aluminum panels on gable end beside brick chimney — Vancouver

Longboard metal siding panel alignment around window trim — Oakridge Vancouver

Cedar siding has a natural warmth — but in the Lower Mainland, it demands constant attention. Painting every few years, caulking at joints, watching for rot where water sits. On a home where the rear wall wasn't being touched, the priority was finding a material that would integrate cleanly with what remained and require nothing after installation.
Longboard aluminum panels delivered exactly that. The material is formed from extruded aluminum with a factory finish that doesn't fade, crack, or require repainting. The horizontal profile complemented the home's lines and created a sharp contrast with the preserved rear cedar — intentional rather than mismatched.

Location:Vancouver Oakridge

Date: November 2025

Scope:Partial exterior siding replacement — front and side walls

Material: Longboard aluminum metal siding panels

Longboard grey aluminum panel horizontal seam texture closeup — Vancouver BC

Full removal of existing cedar siding on the front facade and both side walls. Longboard metal panels installed to manufacturer specifications — proper fastening, flashing at all openings, clean transitions at corners and the junction with the untouched rear wall.

Investment: $17,300

Warranty: 5-year workmanship warranty + Longboard manufacturer warranty

Pro Max Exteriors works across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland — Burnaby, Surrey, Coquitlam, Langley, Richmond, West Vancouver, and beyond. Partial replacements are a common scope — if part of your exterior is failing while the rest holds up, we'll quote exactly what needs to be done and nothing more.