Wall cladding is essentially a term for any material used to cover another construction material, normally with the purpose of insulating, protecting or weather proofing the original construction materials. Wall cladding can also be used inside or outside with popular outside choices being timber and stone, both of which come in varying costs depending on the quality and types of material used. For example simple softwood clad of pine will be far cheaper compared to the use of an oak or cedar wall cladding.
However for the budget constrained there are even cheaper options available that do an incredible job of recreating the look of those expensive and most sought after hardwood wall cladding options. More precisely it is known as uPVC, a plastic composite material that is not only excellently suited for harsh weather systems; it is also incredibly cheap and comes in a fantastic range of colours, designs and patterns.
If you opt to use uPVC wall cladding over traditional timber it is considered important that the homeowner looks into buying and subsequently installing insulation behind their uPVC cladding to help keep down on heat loss. By using insulation the homeowner will find that the costs of their heating bills are reduced due to the excellent thermal barrier that uPVC wall cladding and approved insulation provides.
Wall cladding must be installed correctly to truly benefit from its water proofing and thermal properties. It is advised the average homeowner seek a knowledgeable contractor to help them in the completion of their cladding project.
