What is recladding?
To re-clad means to replace any part of the exterior envelope of your home, commonly due to weather-tightness issues or for cosmetic purposes.

Can I renovate other parts of my home at the same time?
Yes you can! When you’re thinking about re-cladding your home, it is best to sit down with our skilled team and go over all the other details you’d like to change and what options you have available. We have in-house quantity surveyors who will be able to price your ideas and we hold close relationships with New Zealand's best architects and engineers who can help plan out your reclad and renovation.

What are the advantages of re-cladding?
There are several advantages to re-cladding your property

• It will result in your home being brought up to the current building code requirements
• It will mean you get a new Code of Compliance Certificate
• It is the best way to ensure all problematic areas have been fixed and eliminate any leaks (a lot homes built between 1997 and 2003 were built using untreated timber framing causing the underlying timber structure to rot and decay)
• It will likely re-establish the full value in your property (possibly even increase the value)
• You can modernise the facade to your liking making your property more saleable (if you decide to sell in the future).

What steps do I need to take to get my property ready for my reclad/renovation?
To make the recladding process fast and efficient, there are a few steps you can take before the start date to ensure your project kicks off as quickly as possible:

• Remove any pictures, mirrors or other items hanging from the walls.
• Ideally remove all or as much of the furniture from the house as possible. If you are leaving furniture, move it all into the centre of the rooms and cover with old sheets or tarpaulins (If you don’t have any, we will do this for you.)
• Remove any valuables from your house (remember, you won’t have walls or windows for a while.)
• Try to have laundry, bathroom and kitchen counters clear of items.
• If you have curtains or blinds, our team can remove them for you, However- if you want a head start, we suggest doing this before the start date.

What happens during the first week?
During the first week, we will be getting the site ready for construction. This involves putting down any protective covering over carpets or wooden flooring, setting up the scaffold and, if required, getting the shrink wrap fitted to protect your home from the weather.

Can I live in my home whilst building work is being carried out on my re-clad?
As mentioned earlier – you won’t have windows and walls for a while. Your home will also be a building site, so it may be unsafe to live in. If it is only a portion of your home getting reclad – then it may be possible. However, it may be more comfortable and the construction process faster if you can find other accommodation during this time.

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