What do the new modern homes use for cladding

[Art Martin]

Hi All,

I've got a question about cladding on new modern architectural homes. I've noticed that a lot of new homes have a mix of brick render and timber look cladding (generally on upper levels). Is this timber cladding generally just standard weatherboards? Or FC sheets like linea scycon. Or something else?

As for the differences, is it much of a muchness in terms of look? Do they generally look the same as long as they are secret nailed(or whatever the cladding equivalent term is. I understand the differences between timber and FC in terms of painting etc etc I'm more talking about the physical appearance on the wall of the different products.

I'm looking at building, and I don't want pick a product that looks out of place.

Can anyone provide any advice. Apologies if this has been talked about before..couldn't find it on the search...

[Ken-67]

There's a big range of cladding available; timber, in various profiles and species; FC, again in various profiles, and textures, including flat board that can be rendered or texure finished; external ply. Even corrogated metal. It's all about personal likes and dislikes. If you are planning to build, have a look at other houses in the area, and get ideas on what would or would not blend. You could visit a few new estates and look at display homes. That would also give you some ideas.

[stevoh741]

the scyon products seem to be a hit at the moment. I've renovated a 25yr old house originally clad in WR Cedar weatherboards. Granted the maintenance wasn't kept up but you could push your fingers through the boards they were so rooted. I replaced it with scyon linea and haven't looked back. Was an awesome product to use, some paint co.'s give a 15yr guarentee, and it looks awesome up. Alot of the new estates and architectural homes round the sunny coast and Bris all seem to be useing the scyon products but it is mainly the look and low maintenance that I use it for.

[ringtail]

I'm a massive fan of corrugated roofing tin. Very cost effective,very quick to go up, very low or no maintenance, light weight and thermally responsive. Needs attention to detail to flash and finish neatly though

[The Roofer]

ringtail,


I'm a massive fan of corrugated roofing tin.

Me too - a new corrugated has also been released "True Oak (http://www.revolutionroofing.com.au/aspx/true-oak.aspx)" now with 3 sizes and great spanning capabilities.

[ringtail]

That looks interesting. Whats it like price wise ?

[BLWNHR]

Needs attention to detail to flash and finish neatly though

And seal correctly, particularly if laid horizontal. I find the flashings never finish neatly enough in vertical or horizontal configurations. Also, dark colours are a no-no, the spiders attach themselves to every screw-head and crack and you end up with white blotches everywhere (oh, and bird mess too).

[Master Splinter]

The trend to expose the gaps between f/c panels also seems to show it as a spider haven; I've also seen more than a few nice board installs ruined by nailhead popping after a few years.

[BLWNHR]

The trend to expose the gaps between f/c panels also seems to show it as a spider haven; I've also seen more than a few nice board installs ruined by nailhead popping after a few years.

Yep, expressed joints look good but are a haven for the creepy crawlies. It solves the issue of cracking between the panels, but creates two more, the insect issue and I've also seen the waterproof sealing strip between the panels pucker and start coming out the gap on more than one install.