Bellara by Vicwest revolutionizes siding

Bellara offers commercial and residential architects and builders a more design-focused and environmentally conscious approach to siding.

Vicwest, North America's experts in metal building materials, is introducing new solutions for innovative and sustainable buildings by expanding its revolutionary Bellara line of wall-cladding products. The Bellara line will be expanding even further in the new year.

Bellara offers commercial and residential architects and builders a more design-focused and environmentally conscious approach to siding through steel offered in a wide range of lengths, widths and gauges for the utmost design flexibility. New multi-width Bellara Plank sizes along with Board & Batten and Lap Siding designs have been introduced to further expand Bellara's design possibilities.

"The flexibility and environmental benefits of the Bellara wall cladding system make it easy for an architect to bring their vision to life," says Mike Loizides, vice president of sales and marketing. "We believe so much in its potential, we are investing heavily in our Victoriaville, Quebec manufacturing facility to up our production capacity of Bellara ten-fold and have plans to further expand our manufacturing footprint across Canada and the U.S. That's the demand for Bellara among residential and commercial architects and builders."

Bellara is offered in a range of finish options, including a selection of wood grain and embossed finishes providing a fresh look in a tired industry. The new Board & Batten wall cladding system is designed to be installed vertically to mimic the look of real wood, while the Lap Siding, installed horizontally, mimics the woodgrain found in nature. "Expanding our woodgrain and embossed finishings offers the depth to make our new Bellara product line indistinguishable from natural wood," says Mike. "The result is a continuous pattern that, whether installed vertically or horizontally, produces straight architectural lines. When combined with our colour-matched trims, it creates a seamless façade without the guilt of real wood".

Now available in new multi-width Plank sizes, Board & Batten and Lap Siding, Bellara can be tailored to your exact standard and still achieve a flawless finish. Our PVDF and SMP coating systems allow us to recreate the look of natural materials through an ultra-high-resolution overprint that is rolled onto the coil, capturing all the nuances of natural wood grain. Bellara's snapping lock feature makes installation equally seamless. Its fasteners are hidden and engineered to be secured tightly to the building's fascia and won't pop out like nails do over time.

Expanding the Bellara wall cladding line aligns with Vicwest's Planet Passionate Journey, a commitment shared with its parent company, Kingspan, to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint. "We take great pride in offering innovative products — whether it's our Bellara wall cladding system — or our metal roof tiles— that help customers build more sustainable facilities," says Mike. "As an entire company, we're committed to helping the commercial and residential industry build for tomorrow."

About Vicwest

Since 1930, Vicwest has been North America's metal structure experts - engineering and manufacturing metal roofing and wall systems that withstand our harshest climates. Vicwest is an independent subsidiary of the Kingspan Group PLC, a global leader in sustainable building solutions that provides innovative products that reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions.

About Kingspan

Established in Ireland in 1965, Kingspan operates in over 70 countries and offers a range of products, including insulation, panels and roofing systems. With more than 20,000 employees, the company is committed to achieving a 90% reduction in scope 1&2 GHG emissions and having 60% of our total energy come from Solar PV and Hydropower by 2030. It is a leading provider of construction solutions focused on sustainability, quality and customer service.

To learn more, visit kingspangroup.com and vicwest.com.