Cedral explains how to combine cladding with stone, brick and other materials
Two-tone exteriors are big news in home trends right now, combining colours, textures and finishes for a look that’s up-to-the-minute with masses of appeal for homeowners.
Cedral cladding works well in combination with a range of building materials as part of a two-tone scheme, partnering perfectly with brick, natural stone, tiles, stucco and – for a very contemporary twist – metal and steel.
Why should you combine materials when building or renovating properties?
- To create character
- To give homes an original, eye-catching focus
- To add kerb appeal and potentially increase re-sale value for the property owner
What are the benefits of using Cedral cladding with other materials?
Designed to withstand the harshest weather conditions, Cedral cladding is a very versatile option for a two-tone exterior and:
- Offers hard-wearing, long-lasting visual appeal that doesn’t need regular repainting
- Is low maintenance, safe and easy to install
- Won’t rot, rust, warp or crack
- Is insect, bacteria and algae resistant
- Has an excellent fire classification of A2-s1, d0
- Has a minimum life expectancy of 50 years
Check out these customer case studies for inspiration. Simply make use of Professional Builder’s digital reader enquiry service by entering the www.rdr.link/ – followed by the unique six digit code – into your browser to go through to the relevant case study:
Project 1: Country Cottage with a contemporary twist
Cedral Lap cladding in crisp white is beautifully offset by smart red bricks and a red tiled roof in a countryside property in West Malling.
Private house in West Malling – Cedral
Project 2: Modern beach house with bags of style
Pairing wood-effect Cedral Click in white with soft stone in muted shades gives a stylish beach house laid-back elegant appeal.
Beach House in Newport on Tay – Cedral
Project 3: Classic New England makeover
Natural stone details perfectly offset Cedral tongue and groove style cladding in smart grey to give this harbourside home an eye-catching finish.
Private house Fishguard, Wales – Cedral
Project 4: Multi-textured monotone
Two-tone doesn’t have to mean two colours – instead, mix up textures and shades and combine red cladding with red brick for a very striking effect.
Private house in Apen – Cedral
Project 5: Chic 21st century design
Dressing up traditional cladding with modern touches such as metal, steel and glass is a very contemporary way of mixing tones and textures in a modern apartment building.
Apartment building in Wimereux – Cedral
Things to avoid when combining materials on a new build or renovation
Don’t be tempted to combine too many materials – using two or three works well, any more will be overkill
The same rule applies to colours – stick to two colours or three at a maximum, using too many shades can be overpowering
Make sure your choices don’t jar with the natural environment and the local surroundings, choose materials according to your location and setting
