Cladding 25 Chapman Place

Here's an exterior cladding update for Number 25 Chapman Place. As you can see, the fibro and zinc sheeting has all been installed - here's the view from the driveway.

We've taken care to pre-paint all the joins in the fibro before the timber cover-strips have been attached. This seals the fibre cement sheeting from moisture and rain. If the fibre cement sheeting were to become wet it would take a long time to dry out and as a result the paint may peel. Not many people take the time to do this. Additionally, there is a protective poly-flashing strip located behind every join in the fibro sheeting. As a third measure, behind the cover strip a continuous bead of Sika flex sealant is used. This seals the joint and glues the cover strip to the sheeting. It is very flexible to allow for expansion and contraction with changes in temperature throughout the day and night. I am not aware of any better sealant than Sika products.

Out on the back deck, I've finished lining the roof with zinc, and am really pleased with the result. It's a nice contrast to the exposed black-painted rafters, and will be very low-maintenance.

For a cladding update for Number 27, please see this post. It contains information about the green thermal wrap (as seen in the photos above) that may interest you, which applies to this property also.