Home improvement trends come and go, but it’s important to ensure that any work you undertake on your house both enhances the look of a property and is also a sound investment. In recent years, cladding has become a popular way to enhance and modernise the exterior appearance of property, and it can also help to insulate a house and make maintenance easier, while simultaneously boosting the curb value of your home.
West Norfolk Glass is an approved supplier and fitter of Hardie®Plank, a high-quality, fibre cement product which can be used to create a classic, shiplap effect or symmetrical tongue and groove flat finish on the side of a house. Hardie® Plank cladding is a really versatile product which can be hung horizontally or vertically with very different effects and used effectively in traditional and contemporary properties. With a choice of 21 colours, it’s easy to create a unique style to suit your home, and Hardie®Plank is beloved by architects for its design potential to enhance a property’s exterior.
Looking to clad the front of your house? West Norfolk Glass is an approved installer of Hardie®Plank – contact us on 01553 763164 for advice and a free quotation.
Hardie®Plank cladding for houses
Hardie®Plank is manufactured by James Hardie Industries, a worldwide company which was founded in Australia in 1888 by a young Scotsman – James Hardie – who emigrated and partnered with another Scotsman, Andrew Reid. Its first fibre cement product was created to withstand harsh European climates and was launched in Australia and the USA in the mid-80s – today it’s estimated that six million houses around the world have been clad with Hardie®Plank.
Hardie®Plank has a natural appearance and comes in two finishes, with a classic cedar wood effect and a smooth option for a modern, minimalist style. An ultra-low maintenance home improvement which can easily be cleaned with just soap and water, Hardie®Plank comes with a 15-year warranty and requires no repainting. Up to 30 per cent more fade resistant than other cladding products, Hardie®Plank’s ColourPlus technology keeps its colour vibrant for longer and is less likely to scratch or fade.
Your local cladding installer is West Norfolk Glass, a Which? Trusted Trader and approved supplier of Hardie®Plank. Call 01553 763164 for advice and a free quotation.
Is Hardie®Plank cladding waterproof?
Available in Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire from installer West Norfolk Glass, Hardie®Plank is America’s leading siding product and is highly durable thanks to its fibre cement composition which can withstand almost any weather condition. Waterproof, fire resistant and pest/insect resistant, Hardie®Plank helps to protect your home’s façade and will never swell, warp, buckle or break when professionally installed. With outstanding moisture resistant properties, Hardie®Plank offers up to three times more dimensional stability than wood.
Is Hardie®Plank flammable?
One concern which some homeowners have about cladding their home is about its fire safety performance. Hardie®Plank is an A2 fire-rated product which means it is essentially non-combustible and can be used on high-rise developments above 11 metres.
Hardie®Plank is a fibre cement product made from cellulose fibre, sourced from FSC, plantation grown trees, blended with Portland cement, sand, water and a small amount of chemical additives to create an innovative, non-combustible building material.
Versatile, low maintenance and with a world of creative options, Hardie®Plank is a premium cladding product and a fantastic choice for your home.
Looking to upgrade your home’s appearance with cladding? Hardie®Plank is a premium product which is safe and environmentally friendly choice. Call West Norfolk Glass on 01553 763164 to find our more.
