BUILD COST CLINIC
Cladding is a term used for the process of adding a layer to the outside of a building. It can greatly enhance the appearance of your home and also provide valuable functional purposes — such as protecting your home from the adverse effects of weather and improving insulation. Types of cladding include timber, uPVC, stone, brick, render, composite, fibre cement, metal and tiling. We’ll look at the various costs involved, together with the factors that influence those costs and any potential issues that can impact costs in the longer term.
THE GOING RATES
There are a multitude of different cladding materials and products on the market, with a variety of different qualities, installation methods and costs. The most common materials and average costs are set out in the table (below left) as a guide.
Once you’ve chosen a material type, there’s still a wide range of
