Wall claddings in Melbourne: Benefits Galore

In building and construction, wall cladding refers to the application of one non-structural material over another to the walls of an abode or other buildings to protect the walls from the effects of weather, such as- rain and winds. The different types of wall cladding materials include brick, vinyl, wood and metals (aluminum and galvanized steel). Wall claddings in Melbourne offer numerous benefits and few of those have been discussed below:

1.   Needs minimal maintenance- The major advantage of the wall cladding process is the least maintenance required when compared to painted cladding process. Most external wall claddings are hard wearing and durable and hence, once installed it requires nothing else than washing on a regular basis to maintain its novelty. Extruded aluminum wall claddings provide excellent long-term durability and resilience, protecting the walls from external weather elements, whilst needing little or no maintenance at all. Made up of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) panels, vinyl cladding is considered the best material choice for external wall finishing in Melbourne because it is quite easy to install, cut and replace as well as requires no maintenance other than a power wash once every two years. Stone or brick veneer protective covering entails costly capital outlay but it is expected to have a long lasting life without any maintenance.

2.   For safety and protection- The main purpose of wall cladding is to protect your home’s walls. Adding a layer of wall cladding not only increases the mechanical strength of your walls but also improves its resistance to cracking during fluctuations in the temperature and reduces rain absorption, increases resistance to intense ultra-violet (UV) rays from the sun as well as provides resistance to both air and chemical pollution which in turn may lead to corrosion. Wall cladding in Melbourne also offers instant protection of the walls against molds as well as high exposure to sun, high winds, hailstorms and torrential rains. At a time when utility bills reaching its zenith, this is of utmost importance.

 3.   Works as an effective insulator- Wall cladding Melbourne also works very well as an insulator. If heat is more capably saved in the winter and the sun is kept out more successfully in the summer, then your utility bills can be minimized.

 4.    Aesthetic value- It is certain that wall cladding is as striking as it is effective and can be used to provide an immediate renovation. Wall cladding alters the look of an otherwise dull structure, making it aesthetically attractive and enhancing its market value. For instance, granite wall cladding is available in a wide range of colors and patterns. Whether it should be polished or finished or left rough is entirely based on the aesthetic requirements of its architects. Using diverse brick cladding systems available in landscape supplies Melbourne, including- rustic, rosebud, greywood and vintage will give a unique look to a building facade. In Melbourne, stone cladding comes in wide varieties of shades of colors, which include- fawn, yellow, light golden, charcoal and cream.

If your uninsulated and oddly designed house is badly in need of a retrofit, be it metal cladding or brick cladding or wood cladding or vinyl cladding, then it is of paramount importance to consult a professional engineer to calculate the loads and furring attachments in re-designing your house.

Author Bio- Working for the past 2 decades with various consultancy firms as a professional engineer and roofing consultant, Austin Ward has recently an article on wall claddings Melbourne and why these are being used in the place of stacked stone Melbourne.