When it comes to the exterior of your new home, cladding plays a pivotal role in defining the aesthetic appeal, and it can also be one of the more costly exterior design features to consider. At Green Homes, we pride ourselves in working with supply partners that prioritise not only competitive pricing, but sustainability. That’s why you’ll find Weathertex cladding in a lot of our new builds.
A Brief Introduction to Weathertex
Although relatively new to New Zealand, Weathertex has been a market leader in weatherboards in Australia since 1939. What makes Weathertex unique is its ability to offer the aesthetic benefits of more expensive timber cladding options, at a fraction of the cost, when compared to cedar for example.
An Eco-Friendly Choice
With a better than zero carbon footprint, Weathertex is one of the greenest weatherboard companies out there, using PEFC certified state forest or private hardwoods and no chemical additives in any of their products. They are also the first global manufacturers to receive a Green Tag Platinum certification with a GreenRate Level A for their products.
Read more about their commitment to sustainability here: https://weathertex.co.nz/sustainability-community/
The Durability of Weathertex
While we love the environmentally friendly aspect of Weathertex products, the quality and durability is best in class. It can be painted darker colours without becoming ‘warped’ or having its shape changed by the sun’s heat. This is not possible for fibre cement sheet boards or plastic/vinyl, for example.
So when you’re considering cladding for your new home, ask your design & build consultant about your options. If you’re looking for a cost-effective, versatile, and eco-friendly cladding solution for your home, Weathertex could be just what you need. See more on their website, weathertex.co.nz