What are the advantages of Composite Cladding?

What are the advantages of Composite Cladding?

Composite cladding is a cost-effective, low maintenance and sustainable material with high durability and is able to withstand the British climate. It is a superior alternative to traditional timber providing enhanced insulation, reduced energy costs, aesthetically pleasing look and does not require regular painting, staining or sealing reducing labour time and costs.

Key Advantages:

  • Low Maintenance: unlike traditional timber cladding, composite cladding does not require the regular/yearly maintenance of painting, staining or sealing to maintain its finish and integrity. Composite cladding is easy to clean with a mild detergent and low-pressure water.
  • High Durability and Longevity: Manufactured and designed to be highly resilient and durable, it does not warp, splinter or rot over time giving it a longer lifespan and 20-year warranty.
  • Weather and Pest Resistant: Composite cladding is water resistant and protects against moisture absorption, mould and rotting and is impervious to wood-eating insects.
  • Sustainability: Manufactured using a high percentage of recycled wood fibres and plastics, wood composite is an eco-friendly and reduces landfill waste.
  • Enhanced Aesthetics: DDecks has two ranges of cladding in various colours providing a choice of finishes for homes, garages and commercial buildings as well as many other applications.

DDecks have two ranges of Composite Cladding available:

  • ShadowClad Slatted Cladding
  • C-Clad Shiplap Cladding

ShadowClad Slatted ‘Shadowline’ Cladding

ShadowClad has been designed and manufactured to replicate the look of the extremely popular interior acoustic slat wall panels. DDecks ShadowClad is a capped, co-extruded composite panel that has a unique interlocking system making it an easy to install, durable, low maintenance and highly fade resistant alternative that creates a modern, contemporary look and creates a warm textured appearance.
Available in a choice of finishes, ShadowClad is a versatile panel that can be installed vertically or horizontally. The perfect solution for exterior walls, garden rooms, garages, dormers, garden kitchens and fencing. Also suitable for high traffic interior areas to give the look of the slat wall panels with added durability.

C-Clad Shiplap Cladding

C-Clad is a shiplap/tongue and groove range of cladding that offers a traditional yet clean, minimalist finish. The C-Clad range is a capped, co-extruded composite board manufactured using different colour resins and finished in a raised timber effect to give a unique timber-effect look and feel.
Like the ShadowClad, C-Clad is available in a choice of finishes and can be installed vertically or horizontally and is suitable for any exterior installation.

Applications:

  • Residential Homes: Often used for exterior wall cladding to both protect and enhance the appearance.
  • Gardens & Outbuildings: Popular for garden offices, studios and sheds providing a modern, protective and low maintenance finish.
  • Commercial Buildings: Widely used for schools, gyms, office and retail units for it’s durability and low maintenance benefits.
  • Renovations: Used to upgrade the exterior of older buildings providing protection and giving a modern, sleek high performance finish.


All ranges, including samples, are available to purchase directly – just follow the link on the product pages, Shadow Clad Cladding / C-Clad Cladding