The use of concrete as cladding in a range of projects is becoming increasingly popular in New Zealand. The many benefits of the material include its energy-efficient properties, the ability to create a highly individualised aesthetic with an enormous palette of colours and textures, and its permanence. 

Concrete cladding

Selecting the right cladding for a home involves far more than aesthetics – clients need to know that the material is durable, weathertight and, depending on preference, low maintenance. Concrete cladding, concrete blocks, cement bricks and cement cladding are popular choices for exactly these reasons.

Precast concrete cladding is increasingly preferred over cast-in-place varieties, with its faster and scaffolding-free installation making for a far more cost-effective project. Tightly controlled environmental conditions in factories also mean precast concrete is always produced in optimal conditions to support the highest quality outcome, providing that all-important peace of mind.  

What are the benefits of concrete cladding?

Concrete cladding in all its forms – including precast concrete panels, concrete blocks and concrete brick - bring benefits over and above their known durability and stylish finish. Appealingly low maintenance, they also provide sound acoustic insulation which can be a real benefit in urban areas, as well as offering high levels of thermal performance.

Concrete also offers strong resistance to rust and termites, making it in many ways a more favourable option to metal and timber cladding systems. And, as a non-combustible material, concrete possesses in-built fire retardant qualities, meaning in most cases there is no need for the additional hassle and cost of fire-protection treatments.

Why choose precast concrete cladding?

Precast concrete panels, given the efficiencies in installation, are an extremely cost-effective option and have significant versatility in terms of aesthetics – coming in almost any imaginable colour, texture or form. As such, precast concrete is increasingly sought after cladding.

And, for the environmentally conscious, there is very little waste created in production and minimal packaging, if any, required for delivery.

How durable is fibre-reinforced concrete cladding?

Fibre-reinforced concrete is a composite material combining cement, mortar or concrete and other suitable fibres that bring reinforcing characteristics to increase structural integrity. It is a highly durable option compared to its wooden counterparts.

What is glass-reinforced concrete?

Glass-reinforced concrete (GRC) is between two and four times stronger than unreinforced concrete. It is also far more flexible and will add subtle flair with glass fibres visible in the finished surface.

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