With the aftermath of COVID-19 and the change in how people are working, modular buildings are a popular solution for home working with many garden offices being installed over the past couple of years. The vast majority of these are constructed from timber. Although this looks great and has its own advantages, it will also depreciate over time – with rotting, splintering, mould, moss etc. It also has the added disadvantage of requiring maintenance and regular treatment to keep it in good order and looking nice.
Below are the top 5 advantages to installing composite cladding to an existing modular building.
1. Sound and Heat Insulating: In the current climate with the rise in the cost of living and especially fuel, the addition of composite cladding to any building will enhance the heat and sound insulation of the building.
2. Eco Friendly & Sustainable: Manufactured from 100% recycled and recyclable materials which would otherwise end up in landfill, and can be recycled at the end of their lifetime.
3. Low Maintenance: As the boards are pre-finished in a range of colours from a durable, coated material, they require little maintenance. They will not splinter, rot, decay over time, need painting or staining – just washing down with soapy water when needed. This also lowers the impact on the environment.
4. Looks great: With a variety of colours available, composite cladding enhances the look of a building whilst protecting it from the elements.
5. Cost Effective: Although the cost of composite cladding is more than traditional timber, over its lifetime the savings made make up for the initial cost of materials and install. If you consider the savings made on utility bills for heating, yearly staining or painting and the repairs/renewing of boards required over a 10-year period on a timber-clad building – composite cladding is a good choice.
There are many more advantages to installing composite cladding. With its versatility, colour range, durability etc. it is ideal for garden offices and outbuildings, exterior walls, park homes, static caravans, extensions … the list goes on.
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