Dormer Timber cladding

raddy59

The timber cladding on the formers is looking very patchy, and I want to replace it. Getting the wood is straightforward - is this a DIY job?

andyhop

Something durable like Cedar then yes, if it was me I'd go for a fit and forget solution and wire lath / render

27col

I suggest that you don't use wood. Get a reproduction material that will come self coloured and never need any maintenance. Except possibly an occasional hose down.

raddy59

Not sure about the longevity of the upvc - Jeff Howell in the DT put me off - and the cost. I am looking at about 6 suare mwtres only of cedar which will probably come in at around £250 - £300. Price for decent upvc seem are way higher.

Kernel_Sanders

raddy59 wrote: »

Not sure about the longevity of the upvc.......Price for decent upvc seem are way higher.

Surely the durability of uPVC will be greater then any wood , even cedar .