If its primary function is to insulate and protect against cold, UV rays, bad weather and shocks, the cladding is also a decorative element.
The material to be used will not be the same for the installation of a roof terrace or for the renovation of a facade.
To decide, we will take into account certain criteria, starting with performance: what thermal insulation and what longevity do we want to achieve?
What is the desired aesthetic effect, modern or authentic?
In terms of maintenance, are we ready to invest time and money to take care of a particular material or do we go easy?
Finally, the cost can vary enormously depending on the materials but also the accessories and the technicality of the installation.
Vertical, horizontal, oblique, nested or skeleton, here is all you need to know ...
Wooden cladding: traditional and varied
Widely used by our ancestors but also in the Nordic countries and certain regions of the United States, wood siding is more fashionable than ever. Ecological and recyclable, it minimizes the carbon footprint and charms with its authenticity. A warm touch, unique colors and grain patterns bring originality and naturalness to the house, which is both traditional and contemporary.
To the delight of architects, it comes in several forms: clapboards, panels or shingles. It can be solid, laminated or a derivative of the raw material. There are many types of wood to choose from, with various aspects and properties, which are divided into five use classes, from the most fragile to the most resistant. For example, spruce, red cedar, Douglas-fir, maritime pine, poplar, larch or chestnut, all of class 4, withstand a humidity level greater than 20% and are therefore preferred for facades exposed to the north, just like the teak, star of the exterior fittings. According to its species, wood is cheap and accessible. Ideal for a cozy chalet-style interior, however, it requires regular maintenance, especially outdoors.
Composite wood and PVC: modern and practical
Designed with wood species associated with resins or other materials, the composite is ultra-resistant and rot-proof.
Offering a wide range of colors, it will not gray over time and will last a very long time.
Be careful, however, to favor products without chlorine compounds or volatile organic compounds, carcinogens and pollutants, to protect the environment.
To insulate and look inside the house, let's opt for PVC or polystyrene.
To be glued directly to the wall or to be placed on a frame, they offer a wide choice of colors and patterns.
Their light weight is also perfect for making a false ceiling.
Outside, PVC has several advantages: less expensive, it is easy to install and does not require any maintenance.
Steel, earth and others
For a design and contemporary look, we can turn to galvanized steel, more and more used in modern constructions.
Available in several shapes - plates, flat or ribbed sheets - and in many colors, it is very resistant to bad weather, UV and is ultra-durable over time.
Cons: relatively expensive, it can be noisy in heavy rain and does not go well with old houses.
For a natural and old effect, let us quote among others the terracotta cladding, little used but natural and resistant to frost and fire, the natural stone cladding (basalt, marble, slates), or the concrete cladding, less aesthetic. but very insulating.
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Protect your cladding
Untreated wood always turns gray over time.
If you want to keep the same shade, you can treat it every two to four years with a colorless or lightly tinted stain that maintains the natural color.
The siding can also be protected with an exterior paint.
A rust treatment is compulsory for the steel.
Stone and terracotta do not require any particular maintenance.
Finally, with the arrival of composite products, we have better resistance to UV and weathering.
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