Cladding and other advice

ellives

Cedral is great!





Our house is early 1950s with a pretty plain brick exterior; we think the concrete cladding works a treat. People didn't even realise it wasn't wood until I told them!

I bought mine from a guy in Essex as it happens; at a bargain price too.

Ellives

Furts

ellives wrote: »

Cedral is great!





Our house is early 1950s with a pretty plain brick exterior; we think the concrete cladding works a treat. People didn't even realise it wasn't wood until I told them!

I bought mine from a guy in Essex as it happens; at a bargain price too.

Ellives

From a developer's perspective I can see the attraction. But if this is by fixing Natural Boards will they have the requisite backing strips, the requisite membranes and all the coats of stain carefully applied? The answer is likely to be no, hence leaving the future problems to the purchaser.

There is no denying that your house has kerb appeal, but the original brickwork lasted 60 years with probably no maintenance. Your work has incurred cost in the purchase and fixing of the boards, plus the ongoing maintenance of cleaning, plus re-decorating every five years.

Many people would not be prepared to factor in this cost and maintenance. We live in an age where "maintenance free" sells, so I suspect that Cedral will remain a niche product. Perhaps a pity - estates of brick houses can look boring, but a render coating is an easier option for new build, and with easier long term maintenance.

EssexExile

OK we'll try this photo thing, fingers crossed.
No that didn't work, I might try later once I've put some more coal on the computer.
Try this link:
https://picasaweb.google.com/101964703236123330915/OddsEnds?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCMfOzbafpf-viQE&feat=directlink

The main body of the house is 1950s, the ugly square box is 1970s & the bit above that to the right of the downpipe is 2000s. In fact the biggest difference is probably the mortar colour.

DREKLY

at Furts - you say... " But if this is by fixing Natural Boards will they have the requisite backing strips, the requisite membranes and all the coats of stain carefully applied? "


quote, from my post...

"it LOOKS like a wood finish, but is self coloured, ZERO maintenance"

That is what makes it SO appealing, it is self coloured, all the way through, it does not need painting, or varnishing, coats of stain, or sealing !

(you just have to like the "New England" style look...
and I add, no connection with the company, just seems an excellent product, that offers other benefits also, extra insulation, and weatherproofing - what's not to like ?

Furts

DREKLY wrote: »

at Furts - you say... " But if this is by fixing Natural Boards will they have the requisite backing strips, the requisite membranes and all the coats of stain carefully applied? "


quote, from my post...

"it LOOKS like a wood finish, but is self coloured, ZERO maintenance"

That is what makes it SO appealing, it is self coloured, all the way through, it does not need painting, or varnishing, coats of stain, or sealing !

(you just have to like the "New England" style look...
and I add, no connection with the company, just seems an excellent product, that offers other benefits also, extra insulation, and weatherproofing - what's not to like ?

I know that this makes a wonderful image but the reality is different. If a factory painted Cedral is used then it is suggested that the paint will last ten years. Then it is time for a re-coat. During this ten years cleaning has to be careful - if a pressure washer is used the paint finish will probably be destroyed.

If a Natural board is used, which is a standard colour and finish, then this must be meticulously decorated before fixing. Basically the installer is trying to replicate the painting that would be on a factory painted board. This finish is then reckoned to need re-coating every 5-8 years depending on many factors, including how well it was originally painted by the installer. The omens are not good on this.

For the average consumer I am suggesting the risks are too great with a Natural Board and the factory painted boards should be purchased instead.

The crux of the issue is cost, and whether the painting on the Cedral is better than timber. Both are probably beyond the scope of this forum, but it is a certainty that Marley Eternit do not believe the product to be "zero maintenance." Indeed, anyone stating this should look closely at the Marley Eternit technical guidance and at the fitting recommmendations.

nobulljusttruth

Decopierre, Stonecoat, Nuff said