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Freeze-Thaw Cycles and Siding

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Freeze-Thaw Cycles and Siding: Ottawa’s Hidden Exterior Stress Test

Ottawa’s climate is as beautiful as it is unforgiving. Each year, homes in the region endure countless freeze-thaw cycles that silently test the durability, installation quality, and material integrity of their exterior siding. While homeowners often focus on siding aesthetics, the real performance test happens during those sub-zero nights followed by sudden thaws—a natural process