Where can you source beautiful painted weatherboard cladding?
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There are so many unattractive 60s and 70s homes that can be given a facelift by painting, rendering or cladding, making them look unrecognisable from their former self.
Here are some great options to achieve the New England painted cladding look that is becoming so popular.
1. Fibre Cement Cladding
Fibre cement cladding is becoming increasingly popular as it’s so resilient and reasonably priced. This cladding comes in various colours and is painted the whole way through, meaning if you scratch the surface the colour will remain with no need to re-paint.
The two popular brands of cladding are Marley Eternit Cedral weatherboard cladding and James Hardie plank. Both come in a range of colours and different finishes, so there are loads of options to choose from here. Our favourite colours are the Marley Eternit in Grey/Brown or James Hardie Cobble Stone.
Cedral images kindly supplied by Marley Eternit Limited
2. Kiln Dried Wood Pre Painted Cladding
Cape Cod is a Canadian brand of pre-coated timber cladding which is air dried in the kiln then finished on site in one of 10 standard colours (although other colours can be matched). This is a more expensive option than the fibre cement however it has a lovely finish and has the advantage of being actual wood, therefore can give a more authentic look. I loved the Cape Cod Grey and think it would be gorgeous teamed with an off white render and a new slate roof. You can buy this in the UK from Vincent Timber.
Cape Cod Cladding from Vincent Timber
3. Wood Painted on Site
Softwood is a good option to paint, such as Western Red Cedar, Douglas Fir or Scottish Larch. These are less likely to warp than hardwood so will last longer. However the maintenance remains the drawback and may require repainting every few years, however you get the opportunity to change the colour! Russwood have a fantastic range of cladding and also offer a service to vacuum coat the cladding at the factory. Alternatively, and likely the cheapest option, is to source the wood from your local timber merchant.
Do you think the Fibre Cement looks like the real thing? Would you recommend something different?
Published: April 5, 2018
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