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Nicola Johnson, Brand and Customer Journey Manager at Cedral,
explains how to add style to your self-build’s exterior with a quick and easy systemW
hen planning the
exterior of your self-
build project it can be
hard to know where
to start. Do you stay
safe with brick? Or do
you add a touch of personality? If it’s the latter
you’re after, there’s a range of facades to choose
from, however, practicality and price must also
be considered.
That’s where Cedral Click fibre cement
cladding becomes a popular choice for self-
builders. With its simple ‘Click Clip System’, it
makes installation quick and easy, creating a
f lush, contemporary finish.
Cedral Click is installed to the ventilated rain-
screen principle, allowing air to f low in at the
base of the system behind the cladding and then
out over the top of the Cedral planks, enabling
the removal of moisture. With the planks fixing
easily to batons and requiring just two installers,
this is the perfect option for self-builders looking
to get their exterior completed quickly, without
compromising on the final finish.
Due to its durable fibre cement construction,
Cedral Click is resistant to the harshest weatherconditions and with a minimum life expectancy
of 50 years it helps to keep maintenance low.
Once you’ve chosen your desired shade and
finish, the planks are easily installed either
horizontally or vertically alone or alongside
other building materials, helping to create a
unique finish that adds real kerb appeal. Cedral
Click in a traditional wood effect is available in
21 different shades, from stylish Slate Grey to
Taupe, whilst Cedral Click Smooth is available
in 10 different shades. Insulation can also be
installed behind the boards to improve the
thermal efficiency of the property.
One self-builder who used Cedral Click to make
a breath-taking family home was Sue Russill,
creating a stunning property in Fishguard which
sits above the estuary of the River Gwaun in
Wales. The property is approximately 380m2
and has been built overlooking the harbour of
lower Fishguard with stunning views that span
across the Irish Sea. The modern two-storey
house, has been clad in Cedral Click, creating a
contemporary, stylish finish to the coastal home.
The property was constructed with a timber
frame, supplied by Scandia Hus Architects, and
Blue Stone Builders specified Cedral Click dueto its ease of installation and suitability to be
installed on top of timber structures.
Location was a key factor in the design and
build inspiration for the home and, once the
plot of land was purchased, Blue Stone Builders
worked with the client to determine the best
position of the property to get the best views
overlooking the coast. The seaside location
required external building materials that were
resistant to rot, making Cedral Click the perfect
choice. Cedral Click was fitted in a horizontal
style in Colour Grey, with matching trims used
on the window frames. The finished result was
an extremely modern, clean and sharp looking
property that complemented its seaside location.
Sue Russill, homeowner of the property, added:
“We’re delighted with the finished result. Cedral
Click looks brilliant, the colour is great and it
really blends into the landscape of the seaside
location, creating the natural finish we were
hoping for.”http://www.cedral.world/en-gb/cladding/
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