Full cladding renovation sydney

As I have mentioned before on this site, Palliside is an Australian made and designed type A cladding, designed for new construction and recladding.
A breathable sarking was applied to the timber stud frame and then the Palliside weatherboards were fitted.

I also insulated the roof and fixed a colorbond roof .Because the home has a second storey I also installed ventilators on the roof to eliminate heat build up in the ceiling cavity.The gutters, facia, and downpipes in colorbond to match the roof were fitted.

The eaves and all the verandah ceilings were fitted with Icon eave sheeting which gives the appearance of a v -jointed weatherboard, which does not ever need to be painted.
Bracey cladding windows were fitted.
Palliside has a 25 year guarantee.
It will not fade, powder,warp or burn.

This Northern Beaches Sydney home requires no maintenance apart from hosing to clean surface dust.
I did some calculations with the owner prior to commencement and we calculated that the savings on maintenance were as follows:

• Scaffolding / erection and weekly hire – $12500.00
• Painting / labour / preparation and materials-$21000.00
• Even calculated at todays prices the saving on painting every 7 years would be $33500.00 per paint job!

My clients have a beautiful Hamptons style beach cottage on the Northern Beaches Sydney that is completely maintenance free so!

Palliside weatherboard cladding renovation in Sydney

BEFORE: Imported Canadian Vinyl Cladding

The home was already clad in imported Canadian vinyl cladding.
The vinyl cladding had faded,was powering and had become distorted from our Australian sun.
It needed replacing!

AFTER: Bullnose Veranda

The home was stripped of the Canadian made vinyl cladding.
The windows already installed were Bracey cladding windows which were left.
We then reclad the house in Australian engineered and made solid Palliside (Type A, construction quality) UPVC weatherboards which are guaranteed not to fade, power or warp for 25 years in Australia’s harsh climate. Note the rusticated corners for that Australian authentic weatherboard look. (click for more info)
The old asbestos fibro eaves were covered in Icon Plastics V panel eave sheeting.
Next we installed Colorbond gutter, facias and downpipes.
And the final touch was a genuine Australian bullnose verandah.
A home that will look brand new for years and years to come!

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The home was built in the 1950’s in weatherboard ,terracotta tile roof and red texture brick foundations with a garage underneath.

Before Peakhurst Sydney Cladding Renovation

After Before Peakhurst Sydney Cladding Renovation

In the 1980’s an aluminium awning was added to cover the patio of the original home and another awning was attached above the front bedroom window and aluminium windows were installed.
By 2013 it was in need of a facelife and so we went to work!

Palliside UPVC weatherboards were installed over the old timber weatherboards, insulating the home and eliminating the need for painting ever again. Rainwater system was renewed using Colorbond gutters ,facia cover and down pipes to eliminate painting.
Icon UPVC eave sheeting, which never needs painting, was fitted to cover the existing asbestos eave sheeting.

A colonial window hood replaced the old brown and white one over the front window.
A new colorbond awning replaced the old aluminium one over the patio.
The terracotta roof tiles were restored,cleaned anti-fungicide applied, broken tiles replaced, the ridges and gables re-beded and repointed in flexipiont.
And lastly the red texture bricks were clad in sandstone cladding.
A new home!

Looking for ways to maximise value of your home before selling it? Or just wanting to add some renovations? People’s first impressions make all the difference. It is important you have done your research from the initial curb appeals to the interior features. Don’t risk overcapitalising on the wrong improvements, as you will risk chipping away at your profits. But reap the rewards if you do it well.

When a new home buyer is looking at properties to purchase, they want to find a property that won’t take a lot of work or money to get to a comfortable place. Below you’ll find the most important factors to consider when adding value to your home.

Your Palliside wall cladding system doesn’t only increase your home’s kerb appeal. It provides your home with protection from different external harsh elements. With it’s superior UV Resistant coating only minimal cleaning is required. Here are some quick cleaning tips:

Cleaning the Siding

Sidings are susceptible to dirt, grime and mildew. Apart from the surface, they accumulate on the underside of the siding. The easiest thing to do is scrub and wash the siding regularly. You may use a vinegar solution when cleaning small and stubborn stains.

If things are quite serious, combine about one-third cup of powdered detergent, small amount of bleach and one gallon of water. Be careful when using other cleaning chemicals, especially if you’re cleaning the areas of the siding close to other house parts, such as doors and windows; some of them are harsh and may damage wood.

Cleaning the Surrounding Areas

Apart from the sidings, you need to clean the surrounding areas where dirt, grime and mould may come from. If you have trees and tall plants around, you should collect fallen and dry leaves regularly, as they help build up moisture. Clean the gutters regularly, especially during fall and winter.

Repairing Vinyl Siding

You can perform minor repairs on Vinyl sidings yourself. If there are holes in your Vinyl siding, apply a generous amount of caulking into them. Allow them to dry, and use a scraper to cut away the excess and visible caulking. If you’re dealing with larger cracks, holes and colour mismatch, it’s best to call professionals.

Palliside cladding on the other hand require minimal maintenance, as opposed to Vinyl siding which can be far more easily damaged. At Peter & Lesley Bracey Home Improvements, we recommend only Palliside cladding, which is a far superior low maintenance product and the best choice for cladding your home. Palliside weatherboards provide a unique exterior finish. Apart from their aesthetic benefits, they also low maintenance, with their unique UV protection coating.

Contact us today to learn more about our services.

Most homeowners are constantly looking for new ways to protect their investment. Nobody wants their home to fall apart or become damaged prematurely, which is why there are certain things a homeowner can do in order to maintain and increase the lifespan of their home exterior. One of the best things that can be done to a home is to add exterior cladding.

Cladding is the term for a protective layer that gets added to the exterior of someone’s home to further protect it from the elements. However, not all types of cladding are the same. Vinyl cladding used to be one of the most popular wall cladding materials, but Palliside has become a better option over the recent years. Palliside weatherboards look great when they are installed on someone’s home; they can provide the natural wood look that so many people love, but without the negative aspects of having real wooden cladding. Continue reading →

You will see before photos, showing the sorry state of the roof, gables guttering, facias, downpipes and eaves. I renovated the terracotta tiled roof, replacing any broken tiles, cleaning, chemically killing the lichen spores and repointing.

We reclad the gables in Palliside UPVC weatherboards which never needs painting, battening them out to cover the old barge boards that were full of dry rot which was cut out before cladding. Dry rot is a fungus that develops when the moisture content of timber reaches 28-30%, stop the moisture you stop the dry rot.

This house had previously been brick veneered an as a result the eaves are uneven and had to be straightened. We installed Icon UPVC eave sheet which never needs painting to line the soffits (eaves).

Colorbond guttering, facia boards and downpipes were installed.

Because of the height of the gables, eaves etc.every time painting was required (every 6 years or so because the home is 200m from the ocean and the salt spray).
Scaffolding and insulating power lines was required by Work Cover at a cost of about $4500. Plus the cost of painting and repairing of timber effected by dry rot!

Avalon Sydney Cladding Renovation

Avalon Sydney Cladding Renovation 

 

Avalon Sydney Cladding Renovation 

 

Avalon Sydney Cladding Renovation 

Avalon Sydney Cladding Renovation

Avalon Sydney Cladding Renovation