Cladding Essentials For Homeowners
Cladding means that a layer of material is applied over another material to protect or beautify. In home building, this refers to the external finish of the house, usually to protect the home from the elements, and for ease of maintenance. A wide variety of cladding material is available, and most of these will enhance the appearance of the home as well, thereby adding value to the home. Cladding that provides insulation brings another benefit, that of reduced living costs. Exterior Weatherproof Cladding Wood has traditionally been used for house exteriors and has been popular because of the beauty of wood, ease of use, and almost limitless choice of design. Wood is suited for all climates and locations, and has a natural resilience which adapts to movements in the foundation or to windstorms. Pine, spruce, larch or cedar are the common choices. The wood can be pretreated so as to be more weather resistant, but should be maintained regularly to prevent rotting, deterioration, or i...