Exterior walls need to be maintained properly to keep you home weatherproof and protect its structure, and your health.

General maintenance

We outline the maintenance tasks common to all types of cladding. Read more»

Monolithic cladding

Some homes with monolithic cladding types suffer from leaky building syndrome, so you need to be specially vigilant in your maintenance checks. Read more»

Concrete, blocks & bricks

Concrete and brick need less maintenance than some other types of cladding, but they are not maintenance free. Read more»

Bitumen-impregnated cellulose fibre

Bitumen-impregnated cellulose fibre is a pre-finished sheet product used in both wall and roof claddings. Read more»

Fibre cement

This is a sheet product made from cellulose fibre and cement. Read more»

Asbestos cement

Asbestos cement products are no longer available. However, asbestos wall or roof cladding is common on older houses. You should not work with asbestos - contact the professionals. Read more»

Weatherboard, timber and sheet claddings

Weatherboards, timber and sheet claddings benefit from regular maintenance. How much maintenance they need depends on the material, the age, and the design of the cladding. Read more»