Welcome to my blog, my name is Daisy. A few years ago, my husband and I purchased an old house which required a lot of work. We spent many weeks gutting the place and installing new flooring, painting the walls and clearing the garage space of junk. However, my favourite part of renovating the house was the roof. I loved climbing onto the roof to inspect the tiles, removing and recycling the broken ones and replacing the gaps with new tiles. I also learnt how to waterproof and maintain our roof so that we can avoid problems in the future. I started this blog to help others who are interested in carrying out restoration or repair work on the roof of their home.
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Cladding Ideas for a Home
Hunter Prescott
A home's cladding protects it from the weather and helps to maintain a comfortable temperature inside. Plus, the cladding gives your home its identity by providing colour and texture. If you're searching for the right option, here are some ideas.
Brick Cladding
Bricks give a home an appealing, earthy look. They lessen the transfer of heat and noise, and they're durable without needing much maintenance. Brick veneer cladding is a layer of bricks on the building exterior, with a different material, such as plasterboard, used on the interior of the house frame. A double brick house, on the other hand, has two layers of bricks, and plaster may or may not be applied to the interior.
One of the problems with brick cladding is the time it takes to stack and mortar an entire house. However, you can get a brick-clad house another way. Systems are available where brick tiles or slices of brick are attached to a metal holding frame, which is fixed to the house in panels. These systems are quicker to construct than a traditional brick wall.
You don't have to stick with classic red tones, attractive as they are. You can choose from different colours and textures to give your facade a unique look. Brick cladding is ideal for many heritage homes. Plus, it can create an interesting juxtaposition when placed over a house with contemporary architecture. Because these systems don't use the traditional method of construction, they're easier to combine with other types of cladding on a building.
Weatherboard Cladding
Another option that has been modernised is weatherboard cladding. Traditionally, these planks were made of timber and painted, providing a classic and elegant appearance. However, weatherboards can be made from a range of alternate materials.
One variation is fibre cement weatherboard cladding, which consists of a mixture of cement, sand, and cellulose products. Fibre cement is resistant to fire, rot, and termites, and it provides good thermal efficiency. It also doesn't require the upkeep of timber, which needs refinishing as the paint flakes over time. Fibre cement comes in other profiles, such as sleek, modern panels.
Weatherboard cladding is also made of vinyl that is textured to mimic timber. Some products offer a warranty that is many decades long, a testament to their durability. Vinyl weatherboards are light and easy to work with and can be applied over existing brick or timber walls, depending on the particular vinyl product and house construction. They're another low-maintenance alternative to timber.
For more information about house cladding, contact a local business.
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