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Cladding: What It Is and Why It’s a Great Way to Finish a Home

by | Feb 18, 2017 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

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Cladding is a great way to give a property a beautiful finish. It is done by placing materials, such as bricks, cement or wood, over the exterior walls to protect them from moisture and other harsh weather elements. The right choice of cladding materials can help increase the house’s kerb appeal, giving it a refreshed look.

Timber is an increasingly popular choice for cladding homes in Australia. Many different wood species are suitable for exterior cladding because of their natural resistance to decay. They provide a hard-wearing, protective layer over exterior walls and are excellent insulators. Also, the simplicity and natural appearance of timber make it an attractive and economical choice for improving a home’s façade.

 

The Real Beauty of Cladding

Whether you’re building a new house or upgrading the look of your home, or perhaps, taking on new residential projects as an architect or contractor, you can count on the strength and beauty of cladding.

While you can easily paint over exterior walls, choosing to clad them instead — whether with timber or other appropriate materials — brings many advantages to a home:

  • Low maintenance

    Painted surfaces need to be cleaned and repaired constantly to keep their stunning look. Cladded walls, on the other hand, typically only need a wash from time to time to maintain their great condition.

  • Superior protection

    Cladding serves as an extra layer of protection for the exterior walls. Moisture from rain can easily cause paint peeling and cracks, but it can be prevented from getting into the structure with proper cladding.

  • Increased internal insulation

    Cladding materials, especially timber, help increase the levels of insulation within the house. Clad your home, and it will be easier for you to regulate temperatures and keep your monthly electricity bills at bay.

  • Variety of aesthetic options

    While paint comes in an array of colours, cladding materials are available not only in a variety of colours but also textures and styles. It is easier for you to find the right material for your project needs and vision.

  • Financial value

    The cost of purchasing and installing cladding may be higher than painting over your walls, but it can help you save more money in the long run. The extra insulation leads to lower energy bills. With low maintenance, you can save on expensive repaints or wall repairs. The increased kerb appeal may also add value to your property, which is important in case you put it up on the market in the future.

Find the Right Cladding Material for Your Project

With greater mindfulness towards the environment, many DIY homeowners and builders are considering timber alternatives for cladding their homes. If you are looking to save energy and have a beautiful exterior, come to one of the leading cladding suppliers in Melbourne, Tile Importers. We offer:

Timber Cladding

As Melbourne’s trusted cladding suppliers, we provide regular timber cladding made from timber weatherboard that is deemed sustainable from PEFC certified state forest or hardwoods, or that come from controlled sources. With timber weatherboarding you have the advantage of:

  • Easy installation.
  • Cutting with standard woodworking tools.
  • Ability to cut or saw indoors.
  • Natural look that is also good for the planet.

Composite Cladding

Made from recycled material, composite cladding is an environmentally-friendly and sustainable choice. Tile Importers, one of the trusted cladding suppliers in Melbourne, offers a full range of composite cladding choice in a variety of styles, colors, lengths and finishes. Advantages of composite cladding are:

  • Low maintenance with no painting required.
  • Available in many colours and with different finishes.
  • Very cost effective.
  • Some composite cladding offers to weatherproof too.

Cement Cladding

For the strongest weather resistance and low maintenance, consider Primabase cellulose fibre reinforced cement cladding. As one of the top cladding suppliers in Melbourne, we offer a range of sizes to meet any construction need. Cement fiber cladding can be finished to achieve a solid masonry look and is compatible with a variety of texture coating systems. Moreover, Primabase is:

  • CSIRO tested for termite resistance
  • Does not rust or rot.
  • Fungus resistant.
  • Lightweight.
  • Impact resistant.
  • Is structurally sound with good bracing ability.
  • Is fire resistance and tested as non-combustible by the BCA.

Ready to start your project? With a wide variety of choices and a staff of experts to help you choose, Tile Importers — a one-stop cladding shop — in Melbourne should be your first stop for cladding supplies.

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