Over Cladding: A Solution Or A Bigger Problem
December 19, 2014 3:39 pmWhat is Overcladding? Overcladding is the practice of fitting new plastic casing directly over existing fascias, soffits or cladding without removing the original material underneath. Rather than stripping out what’s there and starting fresh, a builder will simply clip or fix a new outer layer on top of the existing cladding, hiding whatever condition the original timber or substrate is in rather than addressing it. Potential Problems With Overcladding While over cladding may seem like a clever solution when compared to replacing existing soffits and fascia completely. Home owners are sometimes persuaded to purchase over cladding because it costs less than completely replacing existing cladding. Eventually, however, this decision usually ends up costing home owners a lot more. Even if... View Article