A Smarter Finish for Storage Closets at Osprey Valley's Villas

The Goal: Find a Moisture-Resistant Interior Wall Product

Each Stay & Play Villa includes exterior club storage — enclosed lockers where guests can store golf bags and equipment. At first glance, continuing the wood siding finish from the exterior walls into the closet interiors might have seemed like the simplest solution. But for Rod Greer, Director of Building Design at Devonleigh Homes, that was a non-starter.

“Our team had been researching for a viable product for the exterior club storage lockers at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley Villas. Using the same exterior wood siding inside the closets to be consistent in finish would have been a design mistake, as it would propagate mould and premature rot in the enclosed space, not to mention the siding would be difficult to clean without damaging the finish.”

The company needed a product that would protect against the elements and still look great for guests — even if the closet interiors weren’t always on display.

The Challenge: Durability Wasn’t Optional

The material needed to check multiple boxes — from performance to install to aesthetics — even if the closets themselves weren’t in constant view.

“The product had to be durable, since golf clubs and bags will be stored in the closets. It also needed to be temperature adaptable — the space is exposed to Canadian weather and is not conditioned. It had to be resistant to mould and odours, easy to clean, and simple to install with one trade or our own forces. And even though the product isn’t regularly visible, it still had to offer an aesthetic that works with the ‘cottage theme.’”

The Solution: Trusscore Checks Every Box

For Devonleigh, Trusscore Wall&CeilingBoard proved to be the right product for the job. The horizontally installed gray panels gave the storage spaces a finished, modern look — without the risk of rot or mould associated with wood.

Made from durable PVC, Trusscore Wall&CeilingBoard is designed to outperform materials like drywall and wood in high-moisture environments. The panels are available in standard 16-inch widths and lengths up to 20 feet, making them ideal for spaces of all sizes. The interlocking tongue-and-groove design hides fasteners for a clean finish, while the non-porous surface resists water, mold, mildew, and odours — all without the need for painting or sealing.

Its light weight and straightforward install also kept the job moving efficiently.

“We found with the Trusscore product a solution that could meet all the criteria,” says Greer. “We’re very pleased with Trusscore’s performance and aesthetics, and will continue to use the product on future Villas builds.”