Lake Country runs from Oyama to Carr's Landing along the corridor between Vernon and Kelowna. The houses here see more lake-effect snow, more sun on south-facing slopes, and more wind off the water than most of the Okanagan. They need exterior work that is built for it.
Lake Country is where the Okanagan changes character. North of Kelowna. South of Vernon. Strung along Wood Lake and Kalamalka Lake. A mix of working orchards, lake-front custom builds, and growing suburban neighbourhoods. The District includes Oyama, Carr's Landing, Winfield, and the newer Lakestone development. Each pocket has its own building stock, weather, and exterior priorities.
We work the entire Lake Country corridor. We are 25 to 30 minutes south of our Vernon home base. Close enough that response times don't suffer. Far enough that we plan a bit more carefully. The drive matters when you are hauling materials, and we factor it into scheduling.
Lake Country homeowners tend to be in it for the long run. Many of the homes are recent builds (Lakestone is mostly post-2010), and the focus is on getting the next 25 to 30 years right. Not band-aiding the next two. We spec materials and details for that timeline.
We have done exterior work in Lake Country for years. We know the soil, the prevailing wind direction (it is not the same as Vernon), the building department's requirements, and which architectural styles are common in each subdivision. When you call about a Lakestone home or an older Oyama orchard property, we already have a sense of what we are walking into.
Same crews as Vernon and Coldstream. Same warranties. Same standard. The only difference is that Lake Country jobs sometimes involve newer-construction warranty considerations or HOA approvals. We know how to navigate both.
Different streets, different building stock, different problems. Here's what we know about the parts of Lake Country we work in most.
Heritage orchard community on the narrow strip between Wood Lake and Kalamalka Lake. Older farmhouses, newer lake-view custom builds, and a lot of properties with both. We see a lot of metal roofing in Oyama. Long roof runs on agricultural buildings make it the right call. The lake humidity also shows up on north-facing soffits.
North-facing lake exposure, steep building lots, and serious wind. Carr's Landing is a place where flashing details matter more than material brand. We use extra ice and water shield and upgraded ridge venting on every project here. Custom homes are common.
The commercial and residential heart of Lake Country. Mix of older single-family on the lake side and newer subdivisions on the bench. Building stock is broad. 1970s ranchers next to 2020 builds. We spec to fit each one.
Newer master-planned community with consistent architectural standards and HOA-driven exterior expectations. James Hardie siding is dominant. Roofs are mostly architectural asphalt, and we are seeing the first wave of 25-year shingles starting to need refresh. We coordinate with the HOA design review on colour and material choices.
Older properties on both sides of the highway, often on larger lots. Mixed roof ages. Original siding. Lots of homeowners who have been there 20-plus years. Soffit and fascia work, gutter replacements, and steady re-roof work.
Lake Country has its own micro-climate. The corridor between Wood and Kalamalka Lakes channels wind in a way that hits north-facing slopes differently than other parts of the Okanagan. Carr's Landing in particular gets steady wind events that lift poorly fastened shingles. We use 6-nail patterns and starter shingles on every Lake Country roof. Even on slopes that the manufacturer would let us skip.
Lake-effect snow is real here. While Vernon might get 4 inches in a system, Carr's Landing and the higher elevation parts of Lake Country can get 8 to 10 in the same event. That changes the snow-load story and pushes us toward better attic ventilation to prevent ice dams.
South and west-facing roofs see intense UV. The sun reflects off both lakes and amplifies the load. This is one of the harshest spots in the Okanagan for asphalt shingles. We recommend IKO ArmourShake or metal for premium homes. IKO Cambridge as the high-value asphalt option. Vinyl siding fades fast here. James Hardie ColorPlus holds its colour.
Same services we offer everywhere, specced for what Lake Country actually needs.
IKO ArmourShake or Cambridge for most homes. Westform standing-seam metal on lake-exposed custom builds. Stone-coated steel (Decra) on premium projects where the look matters. Wind-resistant fastening on every job.
James Hardie is the spec for Lake Country. Lakestone enforces it through the HOA, and the lake-side homes need it for UV and impact resistance. We are a James Hardie preferred contractor and handle ColorPlus colour matching, soffit integration, and proper kick-out flashing.
5-inch K-style on standard homes. 6-inch on roofs that handle more water. Two-stage gutter guards on tree-heavy properties. We size downspouts properly. Many Lake Country homes have undersized drainage that leads to soil erosion problems.
Wood-tone aluminum and shiplap profiles where architecture calls for it. Solar attic vents on south slopes to manage heat. Proper soffit intake to balance ventilation. We seal pest entry points. Bats and birds are an issue in older Oyama farmhouses.
Lake Country work mixes new-construction warranty replacements (15 to 20 year shingles that didn't make their warranty period because of UV and wind) with planned exterior refreshes on the older Oyama and Winfield housing stock. We also do partial siding replacements on Lakestone homes after wind events strip a few panels. The HOA wants matching, and we have the James Hardie supplier relationships to get exact colour matches even years after original install.
Real Hunter Exteriors work from this past year. Roofing, siding, gutters, and trim done by our crew across the Okanagan.
Vernon homeowners choose Hunter Exteriors for roofing, siding, and gutter work backed by real Google reviews.
Michael Walker
2 weeks ago
Hunter team did a meticulous job and were on site quickly, and my tenants appreciated their demeanor and their work ethic. Highly recommended!
Tyson Assi
3 weeks ago
Roof looks amazing never have to worry again iko dynasty package looks fantastic!!
Allison Wang
1 month ago
Great experience with Hunter Exteriors! Professional, efficient, and easy to work with. The quality of work was excellent and everything was completed on time. Highly recommend!
Matt Cornies
2 months ago
Jesse and crew did an fantastic job assessing the damage to the existing roof, explaining the process and options, and keeping me up to date. Excellent quality of work and would highly recommend for roofing and siding
Shane Mueller
3 months ago
Great job by Jesse and the hunter exteriors crew. Would recommend for sure!
Steve Robins
8 months ago
I had an awesome experience with Jesse and his team. They responded to my request right away and were able to get the work done in short order. I needed new stacks and help with some downspouts. Super friendly and professional. I will be recommending them moving forward to anyone in need. Thank you!
Yes. We have done multiple projects in Lakestone and know the design review process. We submit material samples and colour codes for approval before ordering. We coordinate with the HOA on timing. We use only HOA-approved James Hardie ColorPlus options. The approval process adds about a week to the timeline. We factor that in.
Carr's Landing and the higher-elevation parts of Lake Country see significantly more snow than Winfield or Oyama. We recommend ice and water shield further up the slope (3 feet past the warm wall instead of the standard 2). Plus upgraded ridge venting and proper soffit intake so attic temperatures stay even and ice dams don't form. Snow load itself is rarely a problem on properly engineered roofs.
For lake-front and ridge-top homes with full wind exposure, metal (Westform standing seam or Decra stone-coated steel) outlasts asphalt by a decade or more. For interior-lot homes, IKO ArmourShake or Cambridge with extra fastening will hit 25 to 30 years comfortably. We will show you both options on inspection with photos and pricing.
Carefully. Lake-front lots are often steep, with limited driveway space and landscaping that needs protecting. We pre-walk the property, plan material staging, and bring smaller dumpsters or roll-off bins where appropriate. Crews protect decks, plantings, and pool areas with tarps and plywood walks.
Yes. When a 25-year shingle fails at year 12 because of install issues or material defect, we work with the homeowner on the manufacturer warranty claim and handle the replacement. We can usually upgrade the spec for a modest difference paid by the homeowner.
Lake Country sits in a region of small Okanagan towns we work in regularly. Same crews, same standards.
Photo-backed inspection, options before commitment, work done on schedule.
