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ChamClad Cladding: A Buyer’s Guide for BC Homes and Builders

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:29:55 GMT

Built for BC’s wet coastal weather

ChamClad gives you the warm look of real wood without the staining, sealing or rot. It’s a Canadian product, made in Edmonton, Alberta, from 100% recycled rigid PVC with a high-definition woodgrain, metallic or solid finish. Urban Design buys direct from ChamClad, with no middleman between the factory and our Langley showroom.

This guide is for homeowners planning a renovation, and for builders and designers specifying exterior cladding in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. It covers why ChamClad holds up on the West Coast, the profiles and colours, where to use it and how it installs.

Built for BC’s wet coastal weather

Wood siding in the Lower Mainland fights months of rain every year. ChamClad is rigid PVC, so there’s no wood to rot, swell or refinish. Here’s what ChamClad’s own data sheets and warranty say:

Warranty: 50 years, with the first 15 years non-prorated
Fire: Class A rating (UL 723 / ASTM E84), tested to CAN/ULC S134 and NFPA 285 for exterior walls
Wind: passed 4,000 Pa (about 183 mph) under ASTM E330
Code: CCMC evaluation 14323-R in Canada
Colour: Shadowline’s black groove pigments are UV-stable and heat-reflective
Upkeep: no painting, staining or sealing, just a regular wash (see care below)

For builders, that means a wood look you can specify without a refinishing schedule.

Profiles, finishes and colours

ChamClad makes profiles for exterior walls, soffits, interiors and structure:

Shadowline Series (1/2"): 6" with 6" reveal, 6" with two 3" reveals, 12" with six 2" reveals, and 12" Seamless. A modern fine-line wood look, installed horizontally or vertically.
Classic Wall Panel (1/2"): 6", V-groove or U-channel, for exterior siding.
Board and Batten: a new profile for farmhouse and contemporary exteriors.
Soffit (3/8" and 1/2"): 4" and 6" Traditional, 12" Seamless and 6" Quick Click Shadowline, for soffits and porch or balcony ceilings.
Interior (3/8"): 4" and 6" Wall & Ceiling, 4" and 6" Flexible, and 12" Seamless. Class A fire rated, for feature walls and ceilings.
Column and beam wraps: Quick Click Column & Beam, a 7" two-piece column wrap and a 5.5" × 3.35" faux beam.

Shadowline panels come in 12', 16' and 20' lengths, with custom lengths available.

Stock woodgrains include Manhattan Natural Oak, Rocky Mountain Oak, Sandalwood, Sugar Maple, Barrel Oak, Sunbleached Oak, Barnboard Grey, Beachwood Grey and Atlantic White. Ultra Matte solids include Crystal White, Warm Autumn, Sand Dollar, Pebble Brook, Grey Asphalt and Black Sand. Metallic and anodized finishes are special order.

Colours on screen never match the real thing. Ask to see the physical samples before you choose.

Where ChamClad works

Exterior siding. A full wood-look façade, or a warm accent next to stone, brick or stucco.
Soffits and exterior ceilings. Match the soffit to the siding for one continuous look.
Entries, garages and covered patios. Wrap an entry or garage wall, or line a balcony or patio ceiling.
Interior feature walls and ceilings. Class A fire-rated interior panels for living rooms, kitchens and commercial spaces.
Posts, columns and beams. Column wraps and faux beams carry the wood look onto structure.

ChamClad pairs well with the manufactured and natural stone in our showroom. A wood-look entry wall beside a stone veneer garage is a popular combination on new Fraser Valley homes.

Installation and care

ChamClad publishes installation manuals and videos for every line, and installers should follow them, including expansion spacing. Store panels out of direct sunlight until they go up; leaving uninstalled product in the sun voids the warranty.

Care is simple: no painting, staining or sealing (coating the factory finish voids the warranty). ChamClad’s warranty asks for a regular wash:

How often: every 8–12 months in coastal areas like ours, every 12–18 months elsewhere
How: a soft cloth or brush with neutral detergent or ChamClad cleaner, then rinse
Avoid: solvents, abrasive or caustic cleaners, and close-range pressure washing (never over 1,500 psi)

Register the warranty after installation. It transfers to the next owner if the transfer is filed within 60 days of the sale.

See ChamClad in person

The best way to choose a colour is to hold the sample next to your stone, brick or window frames. Visit our showroom at 5837 Production Way, Langley , open Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4 pm.

We order direct from ChamClad in Edmonton, so you deal with one supplier from samples through to delivery.

Homeowners: bring photos or plans and we’ll help you narrow down profiles and colours.

Call (604) 532-0865, text 604-532-3860, or request a quote .

Eden Valders Stone: Natural Wisconsin Limestone at Urban Design

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:26:44 GMT

Real quarried stone from Wisconsin, in a range of profiles you can see at our Langley showroom.

If you want a wall that looks like stone because it is stone, Eden Valders is one of the natural stone lines we carry at Urban Design. It is real stone, quarried in Wisconsin, and cut into veneers you can use inside and out.

A family of Wisconsin quarries

Eden Stone was founded in 1950 by Emil Gesell in Eden, Wisconsin. Valders Stone & Marble, in Valders, Wisconsin, dates back to 1906 and joined Eden in 1992. Together they quarry stone across southeastern and central Wisconsin and supply building veneers, thin veneers, landscape stone, paving, caps and other cut stone.

Real stone, real variation

Most of the Eden Valders line is limestone. Because it comes out of the ground rather than a mould, colour and texture change from piece to piece, with greys, buffs, browns and whites. Some stones also weather over time, for example a grey that softens toward buff. That variation is what makes a natural stone wall look the way it does.

Eden Valders profiles at Urban Design

Webstone in Eden and Oakfield Fond du Lac: flat, irregular-shaped pieces for a natural, random look. Also available tumbled for softer edges.
Machine Cut in Eden and Oakfield Fond du Lac: sawn-height pieces for cleaner, more linear coursing.
Dimensional Splitface and Dimensional Rockfaced in Dove White: a bright, light-toned stone for contemporary exteriors.
Royal Chateau in Eden Rustic, Reserve in Fond du Lac, Antique in Oakfield Heritage and Manitowoc Grey stone veneer.

You can browse every colour, with photos, in our Natural Stone collection . Choose "Eden Valders" in the Collection filter.

Installing thin stone veneer

Eden Valders thin veneers are typically 3/4" to 1-1/2" thick. The manufacturer's specification calls for setting the stone in a full bed of mortar over a properly prepared backing. For adhered natural thin-cut stone, we carry SPEC MIX Polymer Modified Adhered Veneer Mortar , made for high bond strength and sag resistance. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions and your local building code.

See it in person

Natural stone is best chosen in person. Visit our showroom at 5837 Production Way, Langley, BC, Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, or call (604) 532-0865 .

When you're ready, request a quote and we'll help you choose a profile and estimate how much stone you need.

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ChamClad Cladding: A Buyer’s Guide for BC Homes and Builders

Built for BC’s wet coastal weather

Built for BC’s wet coastal weather

Profiles, finishes and colours

Where ChamClad works

Installation and care

See ChamClad in person

Eden Valders Stone: Natural Wisconsin Limestone at Urban Design

Real quarried stone from Wisconsin, in a range of profiles you can see at our Langley showroom. ﻿

A family of Wisconsin quarries

Real stone, real variation

Eden Valders profiles at Urban Design

Installing thin stone veneer

See it in person

Cladding Transforming Space

Nortwood - Chamclad Cladding

Lux Architectural Products

Lux Architectural Products

DID YOU KNOW MANUFACTURES STONE VENEER PROVIDE NEARLY 100% RETURN ON INVESTMENT

MANUFACTURED STONE VENEER

Real quarried stone from Wisconsin, in a range of profiles you can see at our Langley showroom.