Composite Cladding
Composite simply means a mix of two or more materials so cement boards (below) can also fit into this category but the term is most commonly used for wood fibre + plastic composite which provides for a long lasting cladding. There are many styles available, a whole host of colours and you can decided between a wood grain effect or a smooth one so this is a great option for the front of a garden room if you don’t want to use timber or do any upkeep. Completely resistant to rot and decay, easy to cut and dimensionally stable. Composite decking is becoming more popular now for the same advantages it holds over timber. Both the plastic and wood is recycled so its reasonably environmentally friendly. Wide price range dependent on manufacturer and style. The one I used (Eurocell Coastline) was on the cheaper end of the scale. They can be placed both horizontally and vertically.
Upvc Cladding
Composite Cladding
Colours
Black Ash, Blue White, White, Golden Oak, Mahogany, Rosewood, Anthracite Grey, Cream, Irish Oak & Chartwell Greenn
Anthracite Grey, Moondust Grey, Oyster, Taupe, Soft Green & Pigeon Blue
Style
Shiplap or Open-V (Smooth or woodgrain finish)
Premium embossed matt woodgrain finish
Fire retardant?
Extras
Full range of PVC trims
Resistance to UV ageing
Life expectancy
20 years
35 years
Suitability
Highly adaptable & economical.
Two high performance materials specifically chosen to protect coastal properties.
Advantages of Composite Cladding
Composite Cladding Is Durable
Durability is one advantage of composite cladding and a reason homeowners prefer it to wood cladding. Composite cladding or wood-plastic cladding is durable because of the wood fibre and plastic.
It is unlike wood cladding that has only wood components. Wood easily gets damaged. But wood fibre and plastic will not get damaged easily. Also, the composite cladding is strong.
Although not the most robust cladding material, composite cladding is stronger than wood. So, this makes composite cladding to last longer than the wood cladding.
Composite Cladding Aesthetics Value
The composite cladding has a high aesthetic value than other cladding materials. What it implies is that composite cladding is gorgeous.
Whether it is anthracite grey or brown composite cladding that you install, be assured that it will beautify your garden room. Also, you can select a composite cladding that has a wood grain finish.
But a cladding that has a wood look and lasts longer than wood will undoubtedly excite them. Another thing about composite cladding colour is that it will not fade away easily.
Wood fade quickly and might require painting to restore the colour. Composite cladding will only lose a little bit of colour after installing it for a long time.
Low Maintenance
Another advantage of composite cladding is its low maintenance. Composite cladding only requires simple cleaning to make it beautiful again if it is dirty.
There is no need to sand, seal, stain or paint your cladding to make it attractive. It is unlike wood cladding that requires constant sealing, oiling, and painting to last longer.
The advantage of this feature is that it reduces the cash you will spend maintaining a cladding material like wood. Also, the time you waste maintaining wood cladding will be conserved when you install a composite cladding.
Resistant to Insect and Weather Elements
Another good thing about composite cladding is that it is resistant to insect attack. What this implies is that termite cannot attack your cladding. Wood cladding is not immune to termite attack.
Also, rainwater or fluctuating temperature will not destroy composite cladding. Again, plastic wood cladding will not warp, splinter or break.
Disadvantages of Composite Cladding
High Cost of Installation
When you compare the price of composite cladding with wood cladding, you will find the cost of composite cladding higher than wood. It is one reason folks get discouraged when contemplating composite cladding.
Featured Manufactures and Suppliers of Composite Cladding
