Plastic Wall Cladding Has Several Advantages Over Other Cladding Materials
External plastic wall cladding is used to provide weather protection for walls. Wall cladding made of PVC, for example, can protect walls not only against dampness but also against breakdown from UV light. Additionally, accumulated dirt can be cleaned much more easily from a plastic surface compared to other wall exteriors such as brick and wood. This means that it is easier to keep plastic clad premises looking new for much longer.
In the US, Vinyl siding predominated as exterior wall material of all new one-family houses sold. PVC wall cladding is an alternative to aluminum, fiber cement and timber sidings. It has certain advantages over other materials.
Plastic wall cladding resists heat, cold and dampness. Standardized sidings can also withstand hurricane winds up to 110 mph and more. These wall claddings do not need painting, and can be cleaned using just water and a mild detergent.
Considering material, labor and finishing costs, plastic wall cladding costs the least when compared to wood, fiber cement, stucco, brick and stone sidings. Add to this the ease of keeping...