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Maibec CanExel® Prefinished Siding

Name: Exterior Pro Materials
Address: Unit 5, 1235 Journey's End Cir, Newmarket, ON, L3Y 8T7, CA
Telephone: +1 (905) 836-7272

Maibec CanExel® is Canada's premium factory-prefinished engineered siding — delivering the authentic beauty of cedar with the durability modern Canadian climates demand.

Four profile families give builders and homeowners complete design flexibility: Ridgewood D-5™ for a classic Dutch lap look with the depth of two 5-inch boards; Ced'R-Vue™ for deeply textured cedar-grain courses in 6-inch (Snap Lap, 9 colours) or 9-inch (all 18 colours) widths; UltraPlank™ for bold grooved vertical or diagonal panels; and VStyle™ for the most versatile installation options — horizontal, vertical, or diagonal.

Every plank leaves the factory coated with Axalta Coating Systems® paints in one of 18 carefully curated colours, from the timeless warmth of Acadia and Barnwood to the striking depth of Midnight Blue and Black. No field painting, no maintenance headaches — backed by a 25-year substrate warranty, 15-year finish warranty, and 5-year full material-and-labour coverage.

7/16 in. (1.11 cm) · Ced'R-Vue™: 3/8 in. (0.95 cm)18 colours

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Warranty25-Year Substrate · 15-Year Finish · 5-Year 100% Material & Labour

Available Colours

Acadia

Warm Naturals

Warm Naturals(9)

Cool & Deep(6)

Bold & Classic(3)

Colours shown are approximate representations only and may appear differently on screen than the actual product. Request a physical sample before making your final decision.

About Maibec CanExel® Prefinished Siding

Maibec CanExel® is Canada's premium factory-prefinished engineered siding — delivering the authentic beauty of cedar with the durability modern Canadian climates demand.

Great white winters, stormy evenings, and stray hockey balls on warm nights when the neighbours come over — those are just a few of the things your home may need to withstand. That's why Maibec CanExel® prefinished engineered siding is designed to be exceptionally durable while maintaining its authentic beauty. Engineered in Canada to perform in Canada and abroad, CanExel® is factory prefinished with premium Axalta Coating Systems® paints in 18 curated colours.

Four profile families — Ridgewood D-5™, Ced'R-Vue™, UltraPlank™, and VStyle™ — give builders and homeowners unmatched design flexibility for any architectural style. Builders and homeowners have trusted CanExel® for over 40 years.

Available at Pro Materials in Newmarket, Ontario, supplying contractors, builders, and homeowners across York Region, the GTA, and Ontario. All products are available on a quote basis; contact us for wholesale pricing and current availability.

Key Features

4 profile families: Ridgewood D-5™, Ced'R-Vue™ (6" & 9"), UltraPlank™, and VStyle™
18 factory-prefinished colours — no field painting required
Axalta Coating Systems® premium factory exterior paint
Deeply textured authentic wood-grain surface on all profiles
Engineered in Canada for Canadian climate extremes
25-Year Substrate · 15-Year Finish · 5-Year 100% Material & Labour warranty
ANSI 135.6-2006 and CAN/CGSB-11.5 M87 certified
Horizontal, vertical, and diagonal installation options (profile-dependent)
Patented Ced'R-Vue™ 6" Snap Lap for fast, clean horizontal courses
Over 40 years of proven performance on Canadian homes

At a Glance

Warranty: 25-Year Substrate · 15-Year Finish · 5-Year 100% Material & Labour
Material: Engineered wood composite with Axalta Coating Systems® factory-applied exterior paint
Colours: 18 options
Brand: Mitten
Category: Engineered Wood & Fiber Cement

Installed cost in Ontario, 2026

$9 to $14CAD per square foot

Engineered wood siding, supplied and installed

Primed board such as LP SmartSide adds a first paint coat on top of this range. Prefinished CanExel does not.

See the cost breakdown

Installed range published by Ontario contractors and collected in our LP SmartSide and CanExel: What Engineered Wood Siding Warranties Really Cover (2026). It covers material and labour together. Pro Materials supplies the material, so this is not our quote: request a quote for supply pricing on this product.

Profiles & Specifications

D-5Ridgewood D-5™

Ridgewood D-5™ captures the genuine look and warm appeal of Dutch lap siding. A central groove running the full length of each 12-foot plank creates the appearance of two 5-inch exposed planks, adding depth and shadow lines to any elevation. Deeply textured wood-grain surface. Horizontal installation only. Available in all 18 Canexel colours.

Length	12 ft. (3.66 m)
Nominal Width	12 in. (30.48 cm)
Nominal Thickness	7/16 in. (1.11 cm)
Weight	~2 lb per sq. ft.
Coverage / Bundle	43.5 sq ft (4.04 m²) at 5% waste factor
Pieces / Bundle	4 pcs / bundle · 108 pcs / unit
Installation	Horizontal only
Colours	All 18 premium colours
Joint accessory	Ridgewood D-5 Joint Moulding (12") — approx. 65 pcs per 1,000 sq ft

CRVCed'R-Vue™

Ced'R-Vue™ delivers the stunning beauty and durability of cedar lap siding without the maintenance. Deeply textured wood-grain appearance with an innovative snap system for ease of installation and a clean, finished look. Available in two widths: • 9" Lap — all 18 colours, 4 pcs per bundle, approx. 31 sq ft coverage per bundle. • 6" Snap Lap — 9 selected colours only (Granite, Sierra, Sable Sand, Acadia, Barista, Red Fox, White, Barnwood, Timberwolf), 8 pcs per bundle, approx. 40 sq ft coverage per bundle. Must be separated ("snapped") on a flat 12-ft surface before installation. Horizontal installation only. USA Patent 10,870,997 · Canada 3,031,518 · Europe 17385108,6.

9" — Length	12 ft. (3.66 m)
9" — Nominal Width	9 in. (22.86 cm)
9" — Nominal Thickness	3/8 in. (0.95 cm)
9" — Coverage / Bundle	31 sq ft (2.88 m²) \| 4 pcs/bundle · 160 pcs/unit
6" — Length	12 ft. (3.66 m)
6" — Nominal Width	6 in. (15.24 cm)
6" — Nominal Thickness	3/8 in. (0.95 cm)
6" — Coverage / Bundle	40 sq ft (3.72 m²) \| 8 pcs/bundle · 216 pcs/unit
6" — Colours	9 colours: Granite, Sierra, Sable Sand, Acadia, Barista, Red Fox, White, Barnwood, Timberwolf
Weight	~2 lb per sq. ft.
Installation	Horizontal only

UPUltraPlank™

UltraPlank™ combines style and versatility. Two deep grooves divide each 12-inch plank into the appearance of two 4½-inch planks, creating a striking contemporary panel look. Deeply textured wood-grain surface. Can only be installed vertically or diagonally — NOT horizontally. Available in all 18 Canexel colours.

Length	12 ft. (3.66 m)
Nominal Width	12 in. (30.48 cm)
Nominal Thickness	7/16 in. (1.11 cm)
Weight	~2 lb per sq. ft.
Coverage / Bundle	43.5 sq ft (4.04 m²) \| 4 pcs/bundle · 108 pcs/unit
Installation	Vertical or diagonal only (NOT horizontal)
Colours	All 18 premium colours
Joint treatment	Sealant only — DO NOT use joint moulding between vertical/diagonal boards

VSVStyle™

VStyle™ embraces today's architectural trends with a clean, modern profile that suits any orientation. Deeply textured wood-grain surface with an innovative system for ease of installation and a seamless finish. Can be installed horizontally, vertically, or diagonally — making it the most versatile profile in the CanExel lineup. Available in all 18 Canexel colours.

Length	12 ft. (3.66 m)
Nominal Width	12 in. (30.48 cm)
Nominal Thickness	7/16 in. (1.11 cm)
Weight	~2 lb per sq. ft.
Installation	Horizontal, vertical, or diagonal
Colours	All 18 premium colours
Joint accessory	Ridgewood D-5 Joint Moulding for horizontal; sealant only for vertical/diagonal

Specifications

Ridgewood D-5™

Profile	Length	Nominal Width	Nominal Thickness
Ridgewood D-5	12 in. (30.48 cm)	12 ft. (3.66 m)	7/16 in. (1.11 cm)

Central groove gives the appearance of two 5-inch planks. Horizontal installation only. ~2 lb/sq ft.

Ced'R-Vue™

Type	Length	Nominal Width	Nominal Thickness
Ced'R-Vue 9"	9 in. (22.86 cm)	12 ft. (3.66 m)	3/8 in. (0.95 cm)
Ced'R-Vue 6" Snap Lap	6 in. (15.24 cm)	12 ft. (3.66 m)	3/8 in. (0.95 cm)

Horizontal installation only. 6" Snap Lap available in 9 colours only; must be snapped on a flat 12-ft surface before installation.

UltraPlank™ & VStyle™

Profile	Length	Nominal Width	Nominal Thickness
UltraPlank	12 in. (30.48 cm)	12 ft. (3.66 m)	7/16 in. (1.11 cm)
VStyle	12 in. (30.48 cm)	12 ft. (3.66 m)	7/16 in. (1.11 cm)

UltraPlank: vertical or diagonal only. VStyle: horizontal, vertical, or diagonal. Both ~2 lb/sq ft.

Order quantities and lead times may vary. Contact us for availability.

Certifications & Testing Standards

Maibec CanExel® Prefinished Siding meets or exceeds the following Canadian and international performance standards.

Test / Property	Standard	Result / Value
Composite Panel Association ANSI 135.6-2006 — meets or exceeds at time of manufacture	-	Certified
CAN/CGSB-11.5	-	M87 — Canadian standard for wood-based composite siding
National Building Code of Canada Section 9.27 — installation specifications comply	-	Certified
CCMC (Canadian Construction Materials Centre) — recommended for NHA housing in Atlantic Provinces when installed over furring strips	-	Certified
Axalta Coating Systems® factory-applied exterior paint — premium fade, chip, and peel resistance	-	Certified
25-Year Substrate Limited Warranty — against buckling, cracking, peeling, separating, and chipping (prorated after Year 5)	-	Certified
15-Year Finish Limited Warranty — factory finish against colour fade greater than ΔE5 (prorated after Year 5)	-	Certified
5-Year	-	100% Material & Labour Cost coverage for substrate defects
Warranty covers original purchaser, original owner, and one next owner (cannot be further assigned)	-	Certified
Patent: Ced'R-Vue™ 6" Snap Lap — USA 10,870,997 · Canada 3,031,518 · Europe 17385108,6	-	Certified

Compatible Accessories

Installation Guide

Comply with the National Building Code of Canada, Section 9.27, and all applicable local/provincial building codes at the time of installation. Failure to comply may void applicable warranties.
REGIONAL REQUIREMENT — Quebec and coastal provinces (NFLD, NS, NB, PEI, BC): Canexel siding MUST be applied over furring strips (strapping). Maibec also recommends a humidistat-controlled mechanical ventilation system per NBC best practice.
Maximum stud spacing: 16 in. O.C. (406 mm for Ridgewood D-5/UltraPlank/VStyle; 400 mm for Ced'R-Vue). Studs must be at minimum 1.5 in. × 3.5 in. (38 mm × 89 mm). Siding may be installed over sheathing or directly on unsheathed walls (single-skin). Do NOT install over green, crooked, or rain-soaked framing or buckled sheathing.
RE-SIDING: When installing over an existing wall, all old siding MUST be removed first. Install new furring strips and replace the water-resistive barrier before applying Canexel.
Maintain a minimum 8 in. (203 mm) clearance between the bottom edge of siding and grade. Siding must NEVER contact concrete directly.
Install a code-approved breathable water-resistive barrier (Tyvek®, Typar®, etc.) behind all siding. Seal every penetration — electrical boxes, conduits, pipes, wiring, and tears in the barrier.
Install a vapour barrier with perm rating < 1 (polyethylene or foil) on the warm/interior side of the wall, extending behind partition walls to form continuous protection.
INSULATED SHEATHING: For rigid foam up to 1 in. (25 mm), siding may be nailed directly but fastener length must ensure minimum 1-1/4 in. (32 mm) penetration into framing. For foam greater than 1 in., or fiberglass sheathing, install minimum 1-1/4 in. × 4 in. strapping over the sheathing, fastened into framing at 16 in. O.C. maximum.
FURRING STRIPS (when required): Install furring strips vertically, minimum 1 in. × 3 in. (25 mm × 76 mm) kiln-dried lumber, fastened into studs at 16 in. (406 mm) O.C. Leave top and bottom of the cavity open; cover the bottom opening with an insect/mesh screen.
Seal all gaps between siding and trim with a high-quality, non-hardening, paintable sealant. Always leave a 3/16 in. (5 mm) expansion gap where siding butts against trim, casings, or fixed materials.
NAILING: Minimum 1-1/4 in. (32 mm) fastener penetration into stud/strapping (nailable sheathing may be included in this measurement). Spiral shank nails: minimum 1-1/8 in. (29 mm) stud penetration. Minimum nail shank diameter: 0.113 in.; minimum head diameter: 0.240 in. Maximum nail spacing: 16 in. (406 mm) O.C. NO STAPLES.
Blind nailing required in all fields. At windows and other wall openings, face-nail along the edge of siding at 8 in. (203 mm) O.C. Do NOT force or spring siding into place — this causes buckling.
JOINTS: Vertical joints between adjacent siding pieces must land over the centre of a stud or furring strip. Stagger joints from one course to the next.
FLASHING: Install kick-out flashing at all roof-wall intersections. Step flashing: minimum 4 in. (102 mm) upper leg. Install drip caps above all windows and doors. Minimum 2 in. (51 mm) clearance between trim and roofing.
VERTICAL & DIAGONAL INSTALLATION (UltraPlank, VStyle, and Ridgewood D-5 diagonal): In Quebec and Maritimes, double-furring or diagonal furring is MANDATORY. In Ontario, horizontal furring at 16 in. (406 mm) O.C. is permitted for vertical. For diagonal applications, furring spacing must be 12 in. (305 mm) O.C. Furring must be minimum 1 in. (25 mm) thick solid wood; leave periodic 1–4 in. (25–102 mm) gaps for ventilation and drainage.
UltraPlank must NOT be installed horizontally — vertical or diagonal only. For UltraPlank and VStyle in vertical or diagonal installation, use sealant only at board joints — do NOT use aluminum joint moulding.
TWO-STORY OR TALLER VERTICAL WALLS: Cut siding at each floor line leaving a 5 mm gap, then seal. On walls exceeding approximately 3 m (10 ft) with vertical installation, fire-blocking may be required by local code.
Ced'R-Vue 6" Snap Lap must be separated ("snapped") along the score line on a flat surface at least 12 ft long before installation. If the surface is uneven, the groove will not snap cleanly.
CUTTING: Use a fine-toothed saw or power saw with a combination blade. Cut toward the finished face to prevent paint chipping on edges.
Paint all exposed cut edges with Canexel colour-matched touch-up paint. Apply with a Q-tip or the point of a cloth — do not brush or rub.
STORAGE: Do NOT store in heated buildings (heat dries the product and causes buckling). Keep flat on Maibec CanExel supplied pallets at least 6 in. (152 mm) off the ground, covered with the supplied water-resistant shroud. Allow siding to acclimatize to site conditions before installation.
MAINTENANCE: Wash annually with non-abrasive household cleaners and rinse thoroughly. DO NOT use a pressure washer on Canexel siding.