Cladding

[BlueSky]

Fletcher built home has this cladding - looks like plaster with bubbles built 2004/5.

what are the recommendations to ensure that this product and intended design -will not cause any issues now and in the future?

if its Harditex, then does it need painting at recommended timeframes?

[garrett]

I'm guessing that you are looking at a rough cast texture coated fibre cement sheet -TCFC (there is no photo attached yet if you posted one). If it is a James Hardies product, it will be Monotek, the successor to Harditex.

Check the consent drawings and see if it was installed over a drained and vented cavity. If not, then you seriously need to ask why not. If it is single level with massive eaves that would be a good reason. Either way there are some standard maintenance requirements.

If it is a TCFC, then it will need painting every 7-10 years, sealant joints replaced every 5-7 years, and any inspection and repair performed to any penetration through the cladding every 1-2 years. Do not allow ground levels to touch the bottom of the cladding. Keep gardens dug back etc

[lourencohen]

We did our office roofing but have contracted to maintain the same, so never had to worry about anything related to maintaining the roofing. I guess the best idea always is to call service people and charge them this job.





Thanks

[jimO]

We did our office roofing but have contracted to maintain the same, so never had to worry about anything related to maintaining the roofing. I guess the best idea always is to call service people and charge them this job.





Thanks

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[JABlog]

Is that with or without dunking?

my 7 years is up so have to look at getting it done. Its a 2 storey house, any idea how much the going rate is and what would be the cost of scafolding - could do it myslef if this is done.

[jimO]

Is that with or without dunking?

my 7 years is up so have to look at getting it done. Its a 2 storey house, any idea how much the going rate is and what would be the cost of scafolding - could do it myslef if this is done.

get a painter round to have a look and give you a quote, expect scaffolding to be expensive since all the fall protection bollocks they have you by the short hairs

[RoyIllary]

How much does cladding cost then?

[BlueSky]

Product is james Hardi Monotech
texture-coated
Good thing is the code of compliance was done in 2004/5
2003- was the when new compliance rules in place with design etc.

I am conscious of the fact is that the only thing that separates water and the timber is the single coat of paint ?