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Top 5 Things You Need to Know About Cladding
Sun 28 Dec 2008 - 15:53
Top 5 Things You Need to Know About Cladding
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=SP_Turner]SP Turner
1. Cladding insulates and protects your home
Cladding can enhance a home's protection from the elements by defending the brickwork underneath and helping to prevent structural damage. Cladding also adds another layer to your outside walls which means it can help to insulate your home. For further insulation you can even invest in some insulated cladding panels to reduce even more heat loss.
2. Cladding reduces the need for maintenance
As cladding offers an extra layer of protection to your home, this means the external structure of your house may need less maintenance. Brickwork often requires maintenance such as re-pointing, plastering and painting because of the constant battering a house receives from the weather. By having cladding fitted to your home, you can help protect your brick work from any structural damage.
3. Cladding creates a stylish finish
If you want a new look home but can't afford to move house then cladding can give your home a makeover and create a modern or traditional finish. The smart, angular board used in cladding can be lined up to create a panelling effect on your home which will give it a modern style. To achieve a traditional look, you could choose cladding which is cut to show the natural shape of the tree with an uneven rural-style edge.
4. Cladding Is available in many materials
The most commonly used materials for cladding are steel and aluminium although these tend to be favoured by the commercial and industrial markets due to their clean finish. Classic cladding materials for houses include slate and timber which help to create a rustic finish. Stone-effect cladding and genuine stone cladding create a natural effect on any home and can offer unlimited design opportunities, although stone effect cladding is usually cheaper than the real thing. UPVC cladding weatherboards are ideal for new homes and renovations and they are available in all kinds of finishes and colours.
Quality UPVC cladding doesn't need painting and can last for many years so it's an ideal choice if you don't enjoy DIY and want a practical cladding solution. Vinyl cladding has many of the same benefits as UPVC cladding and is available in a natural-style wood grain pattern. This means you can achieve a traditional finish from a modern maintenance-free product.
5. Cladding is simple to install
When you choose a professional company to install your cladding you don't usually have to wait long for the job to be completed as it's a simple process. A typical way to install cladding is to firstly fix batons to the surface of the exterior walls of your home. The batons create a gap between the cladding and the wall which will aid ventilation and insulation. Next, the cladding is fixed to the batons at an angle which will allow water to run off to avoid damp patches damaging the cladding and attracting algae.
Cladding is a great way to update the look of your home and helps to ensure the protection of your home from the elements. Before investing in cladding for your home, make sure you have a good look at the options available and ask for professional advice. [http://www.anglianhome.co.uk/rooftrim/cladding/]Cladding http://www.anglianhome.co.uk
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