When it comes to the exterior walls of a building, there are a number of materials that you can use.
Among the most popular materials are traditional brick and plaster cladding. Each of these offers a difference in aesthetics, durability and maintenance, so today we’ll be looking at which is the best option for your building.
One of the main advantages of plaster cladding is its aesthetic appeal.
Plaster cladding offers a wide range of design, texture and colour choices, making it an ideal choice for those wanting to give their building a unique look.
It is also a good option for keeping your building protected from harsh weather. Cladding helps to protect the underlying structure from rain, wind and UV rays.
Cladding can also provide extra insulation, reducing heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer. This can help make your building more energy efficient, saving you money on energy bills.
Finally, plaster cladding is a lighter material than brick, so using it for your exterior walls can help you save time and money on construction.
Using traditional brick for your exterior walls will help make them much more durable. Brick can withstand severe weather conditions, has a long lifespan and doesn’t require much maintenance over time.
Like cladding, brick is also a good insulator. Using brick for your exterior walls will help regulate the interior temperature, which will make your building more energy efficient.
Finally, brick offers a timeless and charming look, which can add a lot of character to your building, increasing its visual appeal.
Ultimately, brick and plaster cladding both offer a number of benefits. Choosing the best option for your exterior walls means considering which appeals to you aesthetically, as well as which requires less maintenance, and which fits your budget better.
Regardless of which material you choose, both plaster cladding and brick are solid options for the exterior of your building.
Whether you’re interested in plaster cladding or brick, Quality Plasterers offer an experienced and reliable plastering service in Auckland.
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Yes, you can apply an exterior render or stucco system over brick or brick veneer, as long as it is designed and installed as a complete system.
Textured plaster finishes can be applied over substrates, including clay bricks, and product systems in NZ are appraised for use over clay brick veneer.
Brick plastering usually means “rendering” a brick or masonry surface with a cement-based or polymer-modified render. In practice, you apply the render to the brick substrate as a coating system, then finish it with a selected texture and protective coating as specified by the system.
Yes, it can suit NZ conditions when the design and detailing meet Building Code external moisture requirements, and when the system is appropriate for the site exposure. NZ Building Code guidance for E2 includes both stucco and masonry veneer as a recognised wall cladding pathway.
Plaster cladding (stucco or render) is a coated finish system that sits over a substrate such as brick or masonry, and it relies on correct detailing, like joints and compatible layers.
Traditional brick (such as masonry veneer) is a masonry cladding option in its own right, with its own design and moisture management requirements under NZ guidance.
Yes, a rendered finish adds a coated surface that you need to check and maintain, especially for cracks, joints, and areas that may allow moisture entry. NZ guidance stresses that how you maintain any exterior cladding has a major impact on its lifespan.
Yes, brick-and-plaster style builds are used, and there are NZ systems specifically designed for render over clay brick veneer.
