The Advantages Of Fitting Synthetic Cladding

The arrival of synthetic cladding, or composite cladding, has opened up a smart alternative to traditional cladding materials, such as timber. Their visual appeal, low-maintenance qualities, and overall longevity have seen the material being used more and more for both private homes and professional business spaces. NeoTimber’s range of synthetic timber cladding has allowed designers more scope to modernise the exterior of their buildings, with our variety of colours, textures, and supplementary accessories. In this article, we’ll take a deep dive into the product advantages of synthetic cladding, and why they are a fantastic option for cladding your space. Let’s take a look…

NeoTimber’s synthetic timber cladding is available in 3 distinct ranges. Our first option, Classic cladding, is the most affordable in our range, priced at just £17.00 per 3.6m clad board. With a subtle, sanded texture, our Classic option is a low-maintenance, easy-installed upgrade to traditional timber. Though it does not boast the same capped layer protection that our later Deluxe and Slatted options have, Classic boards, being made of traditional composite material, are still a great cladding upgrade for any project with a smaller budget. At NeoTimber®, we are always looking for ways to improve our products, which is why our Deluxe and Slatted boards have an additional capped layer, to help lock out the damaging effects of moisture, and keep the colour from fading. The Deluxe boards are etched with a realistic woodgrain effect, whereas the Slatted boards are styled to look like individually stacked timber battens.

All of our synthetic cladding is available in a range of high-quality colours, with 4 Classic tones, and 5 options for the Deluxe and Slatted boards. Choose from our modern antique, our dark charcoal and grey, naturalistic teak, and deep, dark chocolate. Each cladding colour will give your project a unique visual identity. You can explore how each colour will look in context by perusing our cladding gallery page, or by using our digital cladding visualiser for a virtual rendering of a finished cladding installation. If you need more of a tangible comparison, you can request some free samples. All you need to do is fill in a quick, easy online form with the synthetic wood cladding colours and profiles you want to see, and we’ll get them sent straight to your door.

When compared to timber cladding, NeoTimber’s synthetic cladding is a more long-lasting alternative, owing to the plastic within the composite makeup. Because plastic helps to lock out moisture, it also helps to minimise the damage that can ruin untreated timber cladding projects. You’ll have seen it everywhere with timber cladding; it looks smart when initially installed, but this visual appeal soon depreciates. Mould, mildew, warping, and fading, can leave the front of your home or business looking like an aged, tired mess. Eventually, the cladding will decompose so such an extent to necessitate a complete replacement, which is a time-consuming, lengthy endeavour.

Compare this nightmare scenario with the long life afforded by our synthetic timber cladding. Don’t just take our word for it; we’ve backed it up with a 25-year residential and 10-year commercial warranty, which you can learn more about by clicking here. Even if any staining or watermarks end up making your synthetic wood cladding look worse for wear, this can be easily remedied by following our care guide. Most staining can be tackled with a hose pipe pressure washer, or some hot, soapy water. This is a welcome improvement to the back-breaking, labour-intensive tasks needed to keep timber cladding looking its best, such as painting and staining. Pressure-treated timber cladding is available, but this is normally more expensive.

Whether you’re a home or a business, it pays to stand out from the crowd. With a commercial operation, you want the exterior of your space to inspire a sense of professionalism and modernity. You can have the most well-run business on the planet, but if it doesn’t look good from the outside, it’s likely potential customers will give it a wide berth. Pair smart cladding with well-designed signage, and you may start to see an increase in business. Similarly, with a private residence, synthetic cladding can massively improve the kerb appeal of a property. Having synthetic timber cladding as a statement piece could put it in good stead should you ever choose to sell your home, as it creates a unique, gorgeous fascia.

Synthetic wood cladding also has more practical benefits other than making a space look better. For example, it can help keep your home insulated, so you can keep those heating bills down. Synthetic cladding also effectively weatherproofs the exterior of your space, which is especially beneficial if you live somewhere with lots of harsh winds, rain, or sunlight. It is also fully fire rated, making it a suitable material for any low-rise developments (under 11m). For more information about the specifics of our fire ratings, click here.

Synthetic cladding is the perfect choice for adorning your home or business space. It’s easy to install, lasts for years, and comes in a variety of different colours and textures. By choosing a synthetic material over traditional timber, you can ensure your space looks smart and modern for the long term. It’s really a no-brainer.