Whether you are interested in a home renovation or in building a custom home, the final stages of interior and exterior finishing need to be considered in detail since these strongly influence the first impression of visitors and anyone who may be interested in purchasing your house. Your choice of exterior will convey your style to visitors before they even enter your home. We offer you a full range of services when if comes to finishing, including providing you with a variety of materials to choose from to achieve your desired look.

The different types of finishing, including siding, brick, stucco, and stone all have cost and quality advantages and disadvantages that you can keep in mind.

Sidings are the most inexpensive alternative, and their quality has improved over the years. High quality vinyl sidings are a good alternative for budget conscious buyers, but they may not be suitable for everyone. You might also choose aluminum or wood sidings. Wood sidings are ideal for achieving the cottage look, but are more expensive than vinyl and aluminum sidings, and require greater upkeep, especially with unpredictable Toronto weather.

Bricks have traditionally been the most common Toronto exterior finish, but newer homes are opting for fresher alternatives. Bricks have also improved in recent decades, and new bricks are designed with drainage, allowing water trapped behind the brick to escape. Today, dozens of looks can be achieved with bricks, in a variety of colors. They are a high quality product and need less upkeep than stucco finishes.

Stucco finishes insulate the home and are highly energy-efficient and can save you money by reducing your gas and electricity bills. A stucco finish can be combined with stone to create a contemporary elegant feel, or it can be used on its own for a clean cut look. Stucco, however, requires more upkeep than a brick finish.

Stone finishes are the most costly, but have the advantage of coming in many types and colors. You also have a choice between natural stone and fabricated stone. For budget conscious buyers, stone is usually combined with another exterior finish. In many cases, it is used for the facade of the house, while the sides and rear are given a brick or stucco finish.

You should keep in mind that there may be bylaws in you area deeming it a historic site (this only applies to a few communities within the GTA). If this is the case, this will limit your choice of an exterior finish