Peter M Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Does anyone know of the best non-timber external cladding to use? we want to use a low maintenance product that will not require yearly painting or treating to maintain the look and longevity, several products are available out there but when it comes to choosing the right one it's a little bit of a minefield taking into account cost (primarily) availability, ease of use and overall appearance, any pointers or suggestions that you guy's may have would be most welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Are you looking for something like timber i.e planks, perhaps plastic or other "non timber" material, or are you wanting something that can be rendered and hopefully give a maintenance free finish that way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Morton Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Hi, I have just finished cladding my build in Marley Eternit Cedral Lap. It looks nice and is very strong but the main appeal was its maintenance free. Its fairly expensive when you start adding all the different trims required but nothing is cheap material wise these days. The one good thing is there are a variety of different colours available to complement any build style and colour scheme. I have attached a couple of images for you. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneM Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Hi, I'm Mrs Peter M and I'm replying on his behalf. I think Lee has answered ProDave's question. We are having brickwork on the single story part of our house and cladding on the top half. It's supposed to look like a "converted" barn hopefully low maintenance. Your place looks good Lee. Did you cost out Hardy plank or any other type of cladding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Morton Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Hi Jane, I did not really consider anything else as I have used Marley previously on a few other jobs. I prefer to go with what I know and allowed me to get a total cost for that side of the build. As I knew what price I paid for boards, I made sure I was given a big discount as it was for myself and that I was ordering 230 boards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneM Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Hardy plank seems to be what most people have recommended to us however our architect has suggested we use Marley. A few tips on getting a "big discount" would be useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogman Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 I have just priced up the different options. Hardy only do colours Marley do a wood colour but come in at 14-15 a length the cheapest wasweatherclad available from SIG (Sheffield Insulation) Travis Perkins Jewsons Minsters about 12-14 a length The colours do vary so if looking for a pine colour get samples 2014 WeatherClad Scroller (1).pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Morton Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 I haven't got anything to say against Hardy Plank as I have never used it, all I know is they are 10mm smaller in width and 2mm smaller in thickness. I got my first price through my Jewson rep which I thought was a little expensive for the amount I was ordering. I then decided to contact a firm called Southern Sheeting which I know alot of the merchants get Marley Cedral from. I got a much better price saving about £2 per board but I suppose its who you speak to on the day. I then went beck to my Jewson rep who then miraculously managed to reduce his price by the same plus a few savings on trims. Happy Days its all about playing the game http://www.southernsheeting.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Morton Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 I have just checked my invoice, I was charged £9.85 + vat per board but I don't know if the wood colours are more expensive though. Hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogman Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 I found that they were a lot more expensive, but will try southernsheeting and the same with Jewsons as they hold my main self build account. Retail the difference between paint and timber finishes was something like £14 paint and £20 timber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey_1980 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 We used Marley great product and everyone who has seen it thinks it looks good. Its tough to cut so make sure you get some diamond blades for a good clean cust and you will use quote a few, try Vivalda, they gave us the best price on Marley Weather board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted January 9, 2017 Author Share Posted January 9, 2017 Thanks a lot for all your advice and replies guy's (and gals) the info has been really helpful, cheers ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa and Gavin Simpson Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 On 08/01/2017 at 13:59, Lee Morton said: Hi, I have just finished cladding my build in Marley Eternit Cedral Lap. It looks nice and is very strong but the main appeal was its maintenance free. Its fairly expensive when you start adding all the different trims required but nothing is cheap material wise these days. The one good thing is there are a variety of different colours available to complement any build style and colour scheme. I have attached a couple of images for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa and Gavin Simpson Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Hi, I know this post was a while ago, but I wondered what colour cladding you used? We’re choosing between the Marley Eternit and Hardie Plank at the moment and doesn’t seem to be much in it. So colour could be the decider! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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