# Ontario Siding Replacement 2026: Vinyl vs Fibre Cement vs Brick Veneer Costs **URL:** \ **Category:** Ontario\ **Created:** [April 26, 2026, 7:12pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/ontario-siding-replacement-2026-vinyl-vs-fibre-cement-vs-brick-veneer-costs/46912 "2026-04-26T19:12:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![system](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/system/32/77_2.png) [@system](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/system)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2026, 7:12pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/ontario-siding-replacement-2026-vinyl-vs-fibre-cement-vs-brick-veneer-costs/46912/1 "2026-04-26T19:12:23Z")
Siding replacement in Ontario is as much about moisture management as aesthetics. The weather-resistant barrier (WRB/house wrap) behind the cladding is where most failures originate — a ventilated rain screen cavity (min 3/8") is best practice for all siding types. **Material options and GTA pricing (2026):** **Vinyl siding:** $6-$12/sq ft installed (standard); $10-$18 for insulated vinyl. Full house 1,500-1,800 sq ft: $12,000-$25,000. Low maintenance, no painting. **Fibre cement (Hardie Board):** $14-$22/sq ft installed. Full house: $22,000-$40,000. Superior fire resistance and paint retention. All field cuts must be primed before installation. **Brick veneer:** $30-$50/sq ft. Heritage-appropriate, highest durability. Requires proper weep screed and flashing at base. **Manufactured stone veneer:** $20-$40/sq ft. Attractive but moisture-sensitive — flashing and weep screed installation is critical. **Key installation detail:** House wrap must be lapped shingle-fashion bottom to top, taped at all seams, and integrated with window and door flashings. This step is where budget contractors cut corners. _Siding contractor recommendations at [home.renovation.reviews](https://home.renovation.reviews)_