Wood Cladding Vs Coastline Cladding - Who Wins?

With so many choices and options to choose from when renovating or building your home, it can seem difficult to know what the best material to go for. Our coastline cladding is becoming increasingly popular for many reasons, but you may be used to wood cladding. There's many answers as to why composite cladding is the way to go - let's find out.

Durability

When choosing a material for your house, you need one that will be the most durable in all weather fronts so that is cost effective and protective of your exterior. Our composite cladding is more durable than wood as it consists of recycled wood and plastics, therefore it won't rot like wood can.

Thus, it is resistant to moisture, fire, insects and elements that could damage it such as severe weather. It is weatherproof so there is no need to worry all year round as it will withstand all conditions. Plus, our composite cladding has been tested under intense conditions to achieve BS EN 13501 by Exova Warringtonfire who are an independent leading authority in fire testing.

Maintenance

Although wood cladding can look great, composite cladding is the best material to choose in terms of maintenance. Wood cladding is not resistant to rotting, insects and damp, therefore you will find yourself needing to replace it regularly and this can become costly. As noted above, our coastline cladding doesn't rot due to materials it is made from and so it can last a lot longer. Plus, it comes with a 10 year guarantee too, so you are fully protected.

Composite cladding doesn't require treatments either and can be cleaning with a simple use of soapy water and a cloth, therefore it will also save you any extra costs that wood cladding would require. As well as this, it keeps its colour as it contains colour through technology, meaning the colour runs through the material rather than a top coating.

Cost Effective

An important aspect to all projects is the cost and it is crucial that you choose a material that will be an investment as opposed to a lifelong cost. Initially, composite cladding costs more than wood cladding, however this shouldn't put you off. Our coastline cladding is an investment, as you won't need to replace, treat or maintain it anywhere near as much as you would need to with wood cladding.

Plus, composite cladding doesn't require huge labour costs and you will only need a few tools and an installation guide, which we have created here. Therefore, you are saving on costs upfront, as well as for the future, making composite cladding the wisest decision you can make for your project.

Aesthetics

In terms of what looks best for your property, this may come down to personal choice but wood cladding requires constant upkeep to ensure it looks brand new. However, composite cladding not only requires minimal maintenance, but it holds its look over time and you can choose from a range of different options. 

With many colours to choose from, our composite cladding is perfect for improving your house to its full potential. It also offers an embossed wood grain effect, so if you prefer a natural look this can still be achieve with coastline cladding. It can suit modern properties or more traditional houses due to its versatility and wide range of natural colours to suit your style.

Now you have all the tips you need, why not check out our vast variety of coastline composite cladding? Enjoy!

Our team are more than happy to help you with any questions regarding this topic, so please do not hesitate to contact us.

Feel free to call us on 0333 090 9217 or email us at hello@tradesuperstoreonline.co.uk.