Which Cladding Materials Are Best For You?

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When it comes to picking cladding materials for your home you will be spoilt for choice at with so many cladding materials to choose from on the market, which is why it's important that you find the best one for you, your home, your budget and your requirements. linear cladding

Cambridge materials offer you a subtle woodgrain pattern and low gloss texture that comes with a foam backing that gives your home not only an aesthetically pleasing exterior but a strong insulating material that will help your home stay cooler in summer and warmer in winter. It is also extremely resistant to bowing and buckling thanks to the new roll-over nail hem. This Australian manufactured cladding is designed to withstand extreme weather conditions and high winds (up to 250kph). Cambridge cladding materials come with a lifetime warranty and are available in 10 colours.

Sentry style materials combine functionality, beauty and energy efficiency to give you home everything it deserves. This type of cladding material has acrylic foam back that provides insulation that can reduce your homes heat loss by up to 20%. The use of roll over nail hems means that sentry cladding materials are highly resistance to winds (up to 285kph). Sentry is available in 8 colours, is resistance to insects and mould, comes with a 25 year anti fade guarantee and has a lifetime warranty. james hardie

InsulPlank materials are unique in that they blend engineered design with distinct beauty to create a foam back exterior cladding material that provides comfort and saves you money. This year round insulator can reduce your homes heat loss by up to 20%. InsulPlank cladding materials are also mould and insect resistant and create a textured, straight face, deep profile, which gives your home an authentic timber appearance. Available in 6 colours, InsulPlank comes with a lifetime warranty and is manufactured to Australian cladding standards.

Cedarline cladding has a foam backing for strength and insulation, a roll-over nail hem for rigidity and resistance to bowing, and a virtually maintenance free modern exterior. Cedarline cladding appears as a just painted, low gloss wood grain texture which is great for matching existing features on your home. This variety of material is available in 7 colours and comes with a lifetime warranty. If you want cladding materials that will stand up to the elements and daily life then consider Cedarline. Aluminium Cladding New Zealand

Vertical cladding materials are available in two forms - Board and Battern and Standard. Standard is ideal for walls, gables and under eaves. They never need painting and will stand up to the harshest weather conditions. Standard vertical cladding come with a lifetime warranty and is available in 10 colours. Board and Battern will give your home a more contemporary look as the vertical materials can blend with existing brickwork, stone and timber constructions. The materials are tough and thick making them highly resistant to impact. This low gloss grain textured material is virtually maintenance free, great for hard to reach areas of your home and comes with a lifetime warranty. Available in 8 colours. Aluminium Cladding for Commercial Buildings

Brick cladding is available in two varieties- Slim Brick and Dura Brick. Both options can give you home a real brick appearance, without the cost, time and effort. Slim Brick can insulate and update you home as real bricks are used and locked in with steel rails. This variety of brick cladding is great if building an extension or second storey where no load bearing is required. Increase the value of your home without the cost of normal bricks with Slim Brick. Dura Brick is a lightweight imitation brick panel that is easy to install, suitable for inside or outside and ideal for bagged, semi-rendered or painted finishes. This type of cladding material is also popular for shopfittings, trade exhibitions, displays and studios.