Wall cladding includes a range of materials that you can put on the exterior of your home. It has the dual benefit of both protecting your property and decorating it.<\/p>\n
Cladding boards are usually mounted horizontally and attached to battens, which you then attach to your walls. This is to stop water getting trapped behind it and damaging the cladding.<\/p>\n
There is a range of wall cladding materials available. We\u2019ve compiled a list of 4 cladding materials to help you choose the best one for your home.<\/p>\n
uPVC wall cladding is available in white and a variety of colours. If you\u2019re after a bargain, white uPVC cladding is probably the cheapest type of cladding you can get, although high-quality uPVC can get quite expensive. uPVC cladding tends to be lower maintenance than other types of timber cladding but will discolour over time.<\/p>\n
Timber is a really popular material for wall cladding. You can get timber cladding in a range of different woods so you can get one to suit you.<\/p>\n
If you want to keep your costs down you can go for softwood cladding, like spruce or pine. The cheapest softwood cladding comes untreated and so is fairly high maintenance. It\u2019s worth bearing this in mind when you calculate your expenditure \u2013 buying both the cladding and the treatment might end up being more expensive than buying another type of cladding.<\/p>\n
If you fancy wooden wall cladding but want to avoid softwood, try looking into cedar or larch cladding. A benefit to these is that they require very little treatment or maintenance. Oak and chestnut cladding is a bit more expensive but is durable and weathers to an attractive silver.<\/p>\n
You can also buy heat-treated timber cladding, which has reduced moisture content. This means that it\u2019s more stable than other types of timber cladding.<\/p>\n
Using tile cladding is another great way to cover the outside of your home. It\u2019s available in a range of natural stones and concrete, so you can get a colour and texture to suit your home. Tile cladding is long-lasting, easy to maintain and can look great on a variety of properties.<\/p>\n
Brick cladding is also a popular type of cladding. It\u2019s lightweight and can be a great way to increase the insulation levels of your home. It can be very attractive as you can create patterns out of different sized and coloured bricks.<\/p>\n