Exterior cladding

GEN UP ON WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE CHOOSING AND INSTALLING NEW CLADDING ON YOUR HOME

- HOLLY REANEY

Channelling coastal and country vibes, cladding your home's exterior is a popular and affordable way to update the exterior of your home.

It can cover render or brickwork, elevate an understated façade or help an extension blend in with the rest of the house. However, the benefits don't stop there. It can help your home stand up against the elements, something that’s particularly valuable in the case of exposed or coastal properties. It also bolsters a property's insulation. ‘Cladding your home's exterior adds another cavity to the exterior of your home, so it helps with noise insulation and improves the building's thermal properties,’ says Simon Cresswell, director of The Gutter & Cladding Company.

‘The visual appeal of cladding is one of its main attractions. It allows you to revitalise the exterior of your home and, in many cases, modernise it. This has the advantage of also increasing the kerb appeal and potentially the value of your home,’ says Gregory Smith, construction expert at PriceYourJob.co.uk. Lisa Grosse, brand manager at Cedral UK agrees: ‘Cladding can offer considerable benefits that will add even more value to your home, particularly important if you're thinking about remortgaging or selling.’

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