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Cladding options to enhance the style of your home
What are some of the best external cladding options for New Zealand weather conditions?
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Choosing the right cladding for New Zealand's harsh weather is crucial for your home's style and durability. Vertical timber and composite boards offer a modern, resilient option from around $250/sqm, while cedar provides a premium natural aesthetic.
For excellent durability and low maintenance, brick is a popular choice starting from $200/sqm. Metal cladding options like long-run steel, aluminium, and copper are also gaining favour for their resilience and varied styles, suiting a range of budgets.
Vertical timber and composite cladding
Designed by KOIA Architects, this home is wrapped in zinc and thermally modified timber cladding allowing the substantial form to sit lightly in the landscape. Image by John Williams.
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Vertical timber cladding used in this home designed by Ben Hudson Architects creates crisp lines accentuating the dramatic alpine setting. Image by John Williams.
Vertical cedar: what are the benefits and what does it cost?
This home by Define Architecture utilises various exterior cladding materials to create a layered, inviting aesthetic. Image by John Williams.
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