Fascias, Soffits & Guttering

would cladding be the answer and if so what kind?

Anonymous user 16/03/2024 - 2.35 PM

Hello ,I live on the south coast in a 2-bed chalet bungalow where the prevailing south-west weather means that one wall in particular needs bi-annual painting as the existing paint just flakes in various areas and it's a real pain trying to scrape it all off as some of it does not flake but forms a kind of hard bridge over each brick which can be difficult to shift . The bricks are called Soft Red or Red Rubber Reds which over the years, have a tendency to spall. A previous owner decided paint would stop the deterioration but i think it causes more problems so i am now looking for long term solution one of which seems to be cladding. My bungalow is very similar to that of my neighbours, some of whom resorted to render whilst others went down the cladding route. I think I can discount rendering as the preparation involved would be impractical and costly labour wise. Cladding also looks more attractive so I am now wondering which type would be more suitable and an idea of a cost - fibre cement, UPVC or composite .Fire hazard is an obvious consideration but also some kind of insulation between the boards and walls. I also have a gas pipe running along the base of one of my outside walls. Presumably that could be boxed in as well. One final thing I am not at all sure what kind of tradesman fits cladding so ioted for this group .I onlow there are specailst cladding firms but i am guessing carpenters, builders or indeed gutter/fascia fitters could do the job as well.Perhaps you could point me in the right direction as well I would very much appreciate any advice , thanks