Re-clad

The materials which enclose your home should provide watertight qualities, warmth, and be aesthetically pleasing to you.  Doing a thorough job on you home's exterior cladding is essential for you to live comfortably and retain the capital value of your property.  A re-clad alteration also provides you with the means to reduce your expenditure on home heating during winter months, this in turn helps to cover the cost of re-cladding.

When planning your house re-cladding, some aspects to consider include:

Materials:

•  New technologies and materials provide you with more choice and alternatives, in addition to traditional re-cladding options. 
•  Increased durability and waterproofing are well addressed nowadays. 
•  Investigate your options widely, there are many out there!

Permits:

•  Bear in mind that exterior structural projects require the work of an independent engineer.

Weather-proofing:

•  New technology in this area provides the benefit of enhanced durability of materials.  In addition to this, re-cladding provides you with an excellent opportunity to upgrade the existing insulation within your house.

Access:

• Is your home freestanding or a shared dwelling?  Keep in mind that if you live in a unit you may have to consult with your neighbours, and further council regulations may apply.

For further advice, please do not hesitate to contact us.  We'll be happy to assist with any queries you may have.