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Project · Cumberland, Ottawa

CanExel V-Joint Siding Installation in Cumberland, Ottawa

A bold, modern custom home in Cumberland, finished in sleek black CanExel V-Joint siding that lets the soaring glass gables and metal roof steal the show.

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Sleek black siding for a statement home

This Cumberland home is pure drama: steep, Scandinavian-style gables, walls of floor-to-ceiling glass, a dark metal roof, and a wooded lot behind it. A home like this needs siding that's clean, consistent and confident, with nothing busy to distract from the architecture.

We clad the exterior in black CanExel V-Joint siding. The subtle V-groove between boards creates fine, crisp shadow lines that add texture up close but read as one smooth, monolithic surface from the road, which is exactly the effect modern black exteriors are going for.

Large window walls like these are where installation quality really shows. Every window opening was trimmed and flashed so water running down those big glass faces is directed out and away from the wall, not behind the siding.

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CanExel V-Joint Siding Installation in Cumberland: the finished result

Modern black home in Cumberland, Ottawa with CanExel V-Joint siding and tall glass gables
Twin glass gables framed in black CanExel V-Joint siding, with a dark metal roof and tall chimney chase.
Side view of a modern Cumberland, Ottawa home with black CanExel V-Joint siding and steep metal roof
The entry side: steep rooflines and clean black siding against a wooded backdrop.

Black exteriors: bold, modern, and timeless

Few looks are as striking as an all-black modern home set against green trees and blue sky. The dark siding makes the glass pop, sharpens every roofline, and gives the whole house a high-end, architect-designed presence.

Prefinished siding is the key to pulling off a dark colour well. Factory finishes are applied evenly and cured under controlled conditions, so the colour stays rich and consistent across every wall instead of looking patchy like site-painted boards can.

Engineered for Ottawa's climate

CanExel is a prefinished engineered wood siding, designed to resist moisture, impact and cracking while keeping the warmth of wood. Its V-Joint profile interlocks board to board, which helps it lie flat and tight across large wall areas.

On a tall, exposed home like this, professional installation is non-negotiable. Correct fastening, proper spacing at butt joints and trims, a continuous weather barrier behind the siding, and flashing at every window, door and roof intersection are what stop wind-driven rain from finding its way into the wall. Done right, that protects the framing and insulation of the home for decades and keeps the manufacturer's warranty intact.

What a professional siding installation includes

  • Continuous weather-resistive barrier (house wrap) lapped shingle-style so water always runs out, never in
  • Head flashing and drip caps over every window and door
  • Kick-out and step flashing wherever a roof meets a wall
  • Manufacturer-spec fastening and gapping so siding can expand and contract through Ottawa's temperature swings
  • Proper clearances above grade, decks, roofs and masonry
  • Sealed, flashed penetrations for vents, lights, taps and hose bibs
  • Sheathing inspection, with any moisture damage shown to you before it's covered

Shortcuts on any of these are what cause hidden rot, mould and drafts years later — and they can void the siding manufacturer's warranty.

Serving Cumberland and Ottawa's east end

Cumberland stretches along the Ottawa River in the city's east end, with a mix of historic village homes, country properties and striking new custom builds on larger wooded lots. Open, exposed sites like these get the full force of winter wind and spring rain, so the siding has to be detailed properly.

Cumberland is right next door to our home base in Orleans, and we work throughout the east end, from Cumberland and Navan to Orleans and beyond.

Learn more about our siding installation and replacement services in Ottawa, or see how we approach exterior caulking and eavestroughs, the other two pieces of keeping water away from your walls.

Questions about this Cumberland project

What is CanExel V-Joint siding?
CanExel is a prefinished engineered wood siding. The V-Joint profile has a small V-shaped groove between boards that creates crisp shadow lines and a clean, modern look.
Will black siding fade or overheat?
Quality prefinished dark siding is formulated to hold its colour, and proper installation, with correct gapping and fastening, leaves room for the extra expansion dark colours experience in summer sun. We'll walk you through the colour and warranty options for your specific product.
Do you install siding on new custom homes?
Yes. Along with renovations and replacements, we work on new construction across Ottawa, including custom builds in Cumberland and the east end.
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