Weathered gable ends
Exposed gables take a lot of wind and rain. Cladding can protect the wall and tidy the look, but the support battens and trims need to be set out properly first.
uPVC and composite cladding
Cladding that looks sharp and keeps weather off the wall.
Good cladding changes the look of a home, but the hidden details matter just as much as the boards. We plan the battens, corners, trims and junctions so the finish stays neat.
Start with the problem
Common issues we solve.
Most cladding enquiries start with a tired gable, weathered boarding or an elevation that looks patchy. The answer depends on what is behind the visible surface.
Old boards lifting or cracking
Loose cladding usually means water has found an edge or the fixings have failed. We check why it has moved so the replacement does not repeat the same problem.
Awkward corners and window reveals
The hardest parts of cladding are often where it meets windows, doors, roofline and corners. Those trims decide whether the finished wall looks crisp or patched together.
Technical detail
What makes Elgar cladding different.
Ventilated backingLevel starter trimCorner detailWindow reveal planned
The backing is planned before boards go on
Cladding needs a sound fixing line and the right batten setup. We check the surface, exposure and any existing materials before deciding how to build it up.
Corners and starters are set out first
A tidy cladding job begins with level starter trims and clean corner details. If those are rushed, every board after them looks slightly wrong.
Junctions are treated carefully
Windows, doors, roofline and pipes all interrupt a cladded wall. We plan the cuts and trims so water is not encouraged behind the finish.
Material choice is explained plainly
uPVC and composite have different looks, costs and upkeep. We explain the difference so the cladding suits the house instead of just copying a trend.
Proof of finish
Cladding details, finished properly.
The quality shows in the straight board lines, clean corners, window reveals and the way the cladding meets other exterior work.
How we work
A measured route from tired wall to clean cladding.
Inspect the elevation
We look at the wall, existing finish, exposure and how it meets windows, doors and roofline.
Choose the right material
You get straight advice on uPVC, composite, colour, profile and maintenance.
Set out battens and trims
The backing, starter trims and corners are planned before the boards are fixed.
Finish the junctions cleanly
Edges, reveals and service penetrations are trimmed so the cladding looks built in.
Plain answers
Cladding questions, answered plainly.
Do you fit both uPVC and composite cladding?
Yes. We talk through the look, upkeep and cost of each so you can choose what suits the house.
Can cladding be added to just one gable?
Yes. A single gable end, porch or extension can be cladded without needing to change the whole property.
Does cladding help protect the wall?
It can, when installed with the correct backing, trims and ventilation. The build-up behind the boards matters.
Can cladding be done with windows or roofline?
Yes. It often makes sense to coordinate cladding with windows, doors, fascias or gutters so the junctions finish cleanly.
Free, no-obligation quote
Get a cladding quote.
Tell us which elevation you are thinking about, what is currently on the wall and whether you prefer uPVC or composite. Photos of the whole wall and close-up corners help.