This is another home in a series of renovations that were completed about 15 years ago, around 1999, to show that Australian made and engineered Palliside is the premier weatherboard maintenance free cladding!

Palliside homes do not fade, powder, warp, melt in the sun, receive hail damage or get stripped off the walls in a storm like inferior imported vinyl cladding does!

This home only had the Palliside weatherboards installed.

The roof was not restored,the gutter and facia  and awning were already changed to colorbond prior.

The existing aluminium windows and timber architraves were also left as is, the architraves do require painting.

The Palliside is as good as the day it was installed 15 years ago!

Not every client elects to have a full renovation performed on their home.

On this house we did not remove the existing white aluminium windows and to get away from the hole in the wall look of skinny windows the client elected to keep the timber architraves and paint them when needed,this help their budget.

However the terracotta roof was restored. New colorbond gutter,facia cover and downpipes and patio cover were fitted along with icon eave sheets.

Improving the Home: The Many Benefits of Colorbond Roofing

With so many different types of roofing types in the market, homeowners have more choices than just traditional tile roofing. Colorbond is one such roofing option that is becoming popular among Australians today.

Here is a look at the many benefits that you can get if you decide to put Colorbond roofing:

A Popular Choice

When it comes to quality, there is practically no better choice to put as a roof over your head. Not only is Colorbond low-maintenance, it is also termite resistant, non-combustible, and extremely weather-tight. This will keep you shaded from harsh Australian weather conditions.

Built to Last

Not only is it popular among homeowners, but architects as well. In addition to looking beautiful, it lasts a lot longer than other conventional roofing materials. Due to its inherent anti-corrosive property, it is one of the toughest building materials in the world.

A Boost in Value

Colorbond roofing offers homeowners who are looking to sell in the near future a great boost in resale value. Home renovators like to work with it because of the aesthetic value that it can instantly give to otherwise dreary-looking old homes.

Acclimatized to Australian Climate

Colorbond steel is resistant to the ravaging conditions of the Australian climate. You will not have to worry about chipping when it comes to other types of home roofing.

Insulation

Under the building code of Australia all new colorbond roof installations must have a 50 mm foil  insulation blanket fixed to the roof prior to fixing the new colorbond roof. Giving you relief from our harsh climate

If you are looking to put a modern looking roof over your head that is both reliable and pleasing to the eyes, then Colorbond roofing is just the perfect material for you. Peter and Lesley Bracey Home Improvements  is the trusted name in Sydney’s home improvement industry. Call us today and get true value for your money from the experts.

Other than walls, doors and windows, those who want to improve their home’s kerb appeal also focus on the roofing. When it comes to this part of the house, safe choices on materials include metal and concrete But, if you want to add character to your home’s appeal, you can choose terracotta.

Terracotta, or fired clay, is often used by homeowners who want to lend a rustic and warm appeal to their abodes. Those who want to make their homes look eclectic also use terracotta roofing together with modern materials used in exteriors, such as vinyl and aluminium.

Consider terracotta roofing if you’re having second thoughts on using metal and slate. And if you’re thinking of replacing your old clay roof with something else, consider services that will restore its original appeal and function.  This will save you a lot of money since this material is pretty easy to restore, and it can practically last a lifetime with proper care.

Below are some reasons that make terracotta a practical roofing material choice:

Interacts with Heat Well

As its dense and compact, a terracotta roof acts as a layer of insulation. It wards off heat effectively, compared to other types of roofing material. You can easily save a lot on energy bills and make your home more comfortable no matter what the season is.

Resistant to Nature’s Harsh Elements

Terracotta can resist different elements that can destroy it. Just look at how China’s Terracotta Army has survived extreme conditions while it’s buried under the earth. Terracotta roofing can resist damages caused by winds, frost and animals.

Resistant to Fire

Since this type of roofing is non-combustible, it adds another layer of protection to your home. Any fire trigger coming from different sources, such as problematic power lines and ashes won’t set the roof on fire.

Easy to Maintain

Since this material isn’t easily damaged, your roof will be much easier to maintain. All you need to do is fix the broken tiles repoint, rebed and pressure clean withwater over areas where there is lichen, then anti-fungicde

These are only some of the benefits of using terracotta roofing. If you’re already using terracotta and you want to retain it, work with experts on exterior renovation. Contact us today and visit our other pages to learn more about our services.

Why cladding?

Cladding is both a stylish and functional addition to your home. It protects the underlying structure of your home from the elements, therefore increasing its lifespan. It also improves your home’s overall appearance, making it more attractive.

There are different kinds of wall cladding materials you can choose from based on your personal taste and the style of your home. Some popular options include:

• Vinyl cladding
• Palliside cladding
• Metal cladding
• Timber cladding
• Stone cladding

The two most popular options among home owners are palliside and vinyl cladding. Palliside cladding is touted as being better than vinyl cladding and we’ll take a look at some of the reasons why.

Palliside cladding versus Vinyl cladding

Both kinds of wall cladding materials are the most affordable of all the other options and are flexible and easy to install. They both give a uniform look in a variety of colors and designs and are durable with little maintenance required.

Palliside cladding is thicker having a minimum of 7mm. This makes it much more resistant to physical damage from elements such as hail and strong winds. Vinyl cladding is only 1mm thick at best offering no structural strength making it more vulnerable during strong winds or hail.

Palliside cladding also does not powder or warp like vinyl cladding due to its cellular core that allows for expansion and contraction even in the most extreme weather. The cellular core also provides insulation against temperature change, protecting the underlying structure as it maintains the temperature of the home.

Palliside cladding is joined using a water proof system with an air cavity behind the boards to allow circulation of air. Vinyl cladding is fitted with polystyrene foam, which in the winter may cause the wall to get damp and develop fungi and mildew. This also affects its capacity to insulate the home as effectively as palliside cladding.

In regards to color retention, palliside cladding is superior to vinyl cladding. Palliside cladding has sufficient UPVC stabilizers that ensure color retention for up to 25 years. It has a zero fire ignition rate providing adequate insulation against fire, which is especially important in areas prone to bush fires. Vinyl cladding is much thinner and may melt during hot seasons.

Recent building code classifications indicated vinyl as a type B material that should not be used for construction but only for decorative purposes. Palliside was categorized as type A which can be used as a primary construction material.

Well, it is clear that palliside cladding beats its counterpart hands down. So it is time to make that change, don’t you think?

Most houses constructed between 1950 and 1970, and even beyond were built with cheap bricks, pebbledash or concrete tile panels, all of which are unattractive to look at. House cladding is the simplest way to improve the appearance of a house while maintaining the advantage of a strong, lasting interior wall structure.

There are many ways to clad out your house, if you have just bought one of those old houses whose walls don’t exactly resonate with ‘Welcome to Our New Mansion’.

Partial or full cladding

You can improve your house by partial exterior wall cladding, where you start by painting any ugly pebbledash or brickwork. For instance, you can paint the ground storey a solid white and clad up the upper storey(s) that people can see from a distance.

If you have a small enough house or an unlimited budget, the better option is full cladding for houses, which not only improves the aesthetics appeal of the home; it also protects it from damage by moisture, winds and pests.

Cladding materials

Considering the kind of material to use for external wall cladding, you have a variety of options:

The cheapest option is using PVCu, which comes in various qualities. Higher quality PVCu is rather expensive – almost equivalent to using timber. You can find colourbond cladding in various shades, but the cheapest one is white. PVCu discolours over time however, but you can opt for the higher quality versions that come with a 20-year guarantee against discolouration.

Another option is softwood cladding, where you use lower-cost timber options like pine and spruce for external wall cladding. However, the disadvantage of these is that they need frequent maintenance – painting and preservative treatments, which over time makes it a more expensive option compared with hardwood.

A better alternative to softwood and colorbond wall cladding is hardwood timber Western red cedar, which doesn’t need staining initially or at any point in the future, but this is relatively high-cost. You can opt for larch which is relatively high quality and cheaper than cedar. You can also use Render, which is more expensive than timber, but suitable for traditional as well as contemporary style homes.

Palliside Cladding

There are many other options for cladding your home such as fibre cement cladding, but none compare to Palliside wall cladding for low cost, low effort maintenance. With it’s superior weather-resistant coating, you can be sure your renovation lasts a lifetime.

To show off your Palliside house cladding and the overall exterior renovation you have performed on your house we suggest you go to the trouble of clearing the overgrown trees and shrubs that have got out of control over the years, since they were originally planted. The following before and after photos show what can be done to increase the kerb appeal of your most important asset.

Before

After

With this exterior cladding renovation Peter Bracey had to remedy the major problems on the external areas of the house as there was a limited budget.

The concrete tile roof had a full restoration, all the broken tiles were replaced the roof cleaned, a sealer/filler coat that has been engineered for the roof condition applied with a further two coats of Spectra colour roof membrane. A product guaranteed for 12 years, the longest guarantee of any roofing membrane and designed and engineered for Australia’s harsh climate, it is not paving paint as used by the backyarders that peels off after a year. The finally we top point the ridges so it really does look like a new roof.Peter Bracey goes that extra yard to achieve perfection!

The gutters were original and were full of holes they were replaced with colour bond slotted quad gutter along with new cream colorbond downpipes to match the colour of the Palliside external wall cladding.

The old rotted timber windows that could not be opened were replaced with Bracey architrave cladding windows with security locks (key to like), fly screens and laminated security glass, which also insulates, and prevents any water condensation forming on the glass during winter.
The facias and eaves could not be fitted into the budget but will be renewed at a later date!

If your home isn’t made from brick, there’s a good chance it’s been protected by some sort of cladding. There are numerous different types of cladding, but they all fall short when compared to the Australian brand of Palliside cladding. It’s the home cladding that outperforms and outlasts every other variety. Compare your home cladding against Palliside to see if it holds up.

Timber Cladding

If your home has timber cladding, it’s very likely to already have some sort of rot or paint peeling away. Timber clad homes often face the constant need to sand, paint, and replace worn timber boards.

How does Palliside compare? It’s not going to rot or fade with time. The colour you choose will still be the colour on the house 2 decades from now, and there’s a 25-year warranty to back that up.

Fibre Cement Cladding

It’s an old and dated look on a house to have fibre cement sheeting. It doesn’t have the resistance to heat and to vermin like other claddings do. It’s just not as supported by testing in all areas of home cladding benchmarks.

Does Palliside perform better? In nearly every test, Palliside home cladding has the strength to protect against the heat of the day and common critters that attempt to get inside the home.

Colourbond Cladding

This is a classic look that feels modern because Colourbond cladding is a relatively recent development in home cladding. Without the proper insulation, it can heat up quickly in the summer sun. It also can have gaps and minute flaws in the seals against windows and doors.

Palliside comes out in front against this cladding. It’s got insulation not just for heat but sound as well. It’s designed to give and take with the summer sun so that no warping occurs over the length of the panel. It also keeps water out through its clever design.

Palliside home cladding is the superior choice for Australian homes. No matter what your current cladding is, your home isn’t as well protected as a home cladding done with Palliside. Call the team at here to find out more about your house can have this Australian-made master material.

Using vinyl cladding used to be the way for many Australian homes. It was popular in the States and Canada, so why shouldn’t it work here? It seems that Australians really do have it tougher over here. The original vinyl cladding wasn’t designed with the Australian climate in mind. The weather gets hotter and abuses the outside of a house more. This leads to water leakage and warping in the vinyl cladding.

The Best Alternative to Vinyl Cladding

The solution came a few years after the original introduction of vinyl cladding in the form of Palliside cladding. It’s an original, Australian-made product designed for Australian temperatures and climates. It doesn’t suffer the same fate as other cladding products. It’s a 7mm-thick cladding product that can actually contract and expand with the heat.

Palliside Cladding Benefits

Of course, since this product is designed for all us Aussies, it knows what our houses face. Not only does it withstand the heating and expanding normally seen in vinyl cladding, it also has excellent water absorption. Water-damaged vinyl cladding exposes the inside of your house to rot and water damage. Palliside has a water barrier that prevents any water from getting in. The thickness of the Palliside cladding keeps it from peeling off the walls in the wind. It’s so durable that it even can resist hail damage. Vinyl cladding can normally be brittle and prone to cracking, but Palliside remains tough through all weather conditions

In conclusion, the clear winner for our climate is Palliside cladding. It’s built tough and protects your home from the outside conditions.  Does your home have the best protection from the harmful Australian weather? Contact the team at Peter Bracey today to get more information on your home can be sealed and secure.

Home Cladding Renovation St Marys Sydney from Palliside Cadding on Vimeo.
This is an ex housing commission home in St Marys Sydney and as you can see it needed a lot of love and care.
Firstly, we installed a new colorbond roof with a 50 mm foil insulation blanket. Colorbond gutters, facia cover and downpipes were fitted.
The eaves were clad in Icon eave sheet. New aluminium windows and Palliside cladding completed the make over.  A new home at the same address and no more painting!