Hi Everyone,
Nearly 3 years ago, we bought a 50 year old house in East Kildonan. The past 36 months have been non-stop renovations. We tend to like a more modern look.
Sample of inside "look":
The problem is the facade still looks old and tired.
To modernize the exterior, we have received a few different ideas on horizontal wood cladding. The idea would be to create a veil and that stretches the house horizontally
We really like these designs but are concerned about the aging of the wood. Sure, it might look good for the first few years, but how will it look in 10 years?? The cost on this project is signifacant, so longevity is a must!
Here are my questions: What is the best species of wood to use for a "modern" exterior cladding? The horizontal lines need to remain perfect, so the wood can't bend, warp or split. What does well in our climate? What ages nicely? What is "lower" maintenance?
I really like the Penner renovation on Wellington Cres where a Pedra wood was used to modernize an old bungalow (or might even be split level).
Thanks in advance for all your help!