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What are the benefits of using PVC for cladding?

May 17, 2012 1:35 pm Published by

When installing cladding for your home, one of the most important things to think about is the material that will be used.  Traditionally, wood and less practical materials were used for cladding, but now contractors are starting to use PVC.   PVC Cladding (or Poly Vinyl Chloride cladding) is a popular choice of cladding material for many reasons. Some of the benefits include:   Durability Unlike wood and other materials that are traditionally used, PVC cladding will stand the test of time and will maintain its original shape and colour during the varying weather conditions in Britain.   Limited Maintenance One of the unique qualities that makes PVC cost effective and hassle free is that it requires little maintenance over... View Article

April showers threaten Britain’s homes

April 24, 2012 2:30 pm Published by

This April is showering like it’s got something to prove. Spectacular thunderstorms, barrages of marble-sized hailstones, unseasonably cold weather and incessant rainfall has spelt an extra Christmas for meteorologists, and a nightmare for homeowners.   Your immediate concerns are probably for overflowing guttering and leaking roofs; but the damp weather can open the doors to a threat that’s more silent, but equally deadly: mould.   Fungi thrive in damp conditions; and when you consider that many species occupy dead wood as their chosen habitat, it becomes clear how important it is to properly protect the timber beams and battening in your home’s construction.   Believe it or not, the solution to this used to be more wood. Whilst traditional cladding... View Article