Home decor…Cladding systems that work for your home

Amanda Ncube

WHATEVER style you want to create for your home, the look of your walls is one of the most important visible elements to consider.

The way you treat your walls whether outside or inside your home creates an ambience which enhances the look of your home into a stylish retreat.

Cladding is meant to protect your home and provide an aesthetically appealing finish.

This week’s column provides other cladding systems that homeowners can use to make their homes beautiful.

Vinyl cladding is a unique cladding system that provides a modern look as it comes in many different colours and it looks great on all kinds of homes.

Homeowners are free to select whatever colour they like . . . a colour that will portray their personal style. For example some may choose neutral colours while some can opt for brighter colours.

Vinyl cladding is recyclable, and uses fewer resources when it is being manufactured. It is the cheapest cladding system that does not require homeowners to dig deeper into their pockets. It also requires little maintenance, and you can add insulation to it pretty easily.

It can turn your home into a beautiful sanctuary that your guests envy. Homes with vinyl cladding tend to look more pleasing to the eye.

Metal cladding provides a very rustic feeling to the building interiors and exteriors. It can give your home a sleek, modern look and it comes in various colours to suit your home. Steel and aluminium are popular metal choices for metal cladding systems.

You can count on your metal cladding system to be strong, durable, lightweight and long lasting.

The good thing with metal cladding is that you can create various looks and patterns by using different coloured metal systems. This material holds the natural resistance to decay and it is environmentally friendly.

Fibre cement cladding is made by compressing sand, cement, and cellular fibre into sheets. Although it looks like wood, it is lighter and easier to install than wood. It also requires less maintenance. It provides a warm and elegant feel to your home.

Whatever cladding you select make sure it complements the rest of the house.