What is Recladding & Does Your Home Need It?
Recladding is a term that homeowners may have heard of, but are not entirely familiar with. Don’t worry, if you are unsure of what recladding is, Peaky Builders is here to help.
In this blog, we will discuss what recladding means and whether your home needs it.
So, without further ado, let’s dive straight into recladding and its role in your home!
What is Recladding?
Recladding is the process of replacing the exterior cladding of a building. This is done to improve the building’s weather-tightness, offering better insulation and weather-resistance compared to the previous type of cladding.
Does Your Home Need Recladding?
Homes that were built in the plaster-style cladding system from the 1980s to early 2000s are victims of the leaky home crisis, which continues to affect Kiwi homeowners to this day. Recladding replaces these old and ineffective systems, ensuring that the new claddings are compliant with recent and relevant New Zealand standards.
If your home has the symptoms of a leaky home (i.e damp, mould growth, poor insulation), or if you simply want to enhance your home’s insulation and weather-resistance, then recladding is definitely something to consider. Recladding doesn’t just have to be for leaky homes!
Benefits of Recladding
Recladding offers numerous benefits that Kiwi homeowners can take advantage of, including:
Better insulation – recladding significantly improves your home’s insulation, meaning that your home can remain comfortable throughout the year, retaining heat during the winter and keeping it cool during the summer
Improving energy efficiency – with the previous benefit in mind, this means that you don’t have to rely on heating and cooling systems as much, minimising your energy consumption and energy bills
Boosting property value – recladding can enhance your home’s curb appeal and appearance, making it more attractive for prospective buyers if you plan on selling it in the future
If you are looking for high-quality recladding services, including recladding a plaster house, Peaky Builders has got you covered. Allow us to transform your house into a weather-tight and durable home that can withstand even the harshest of New Zealand’s weather conditions. Rest assured that we can make sure that your home remains comfortable throughout the year. Get a quote today by contacting the Peaky Builders team.
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