Monolithic and plaster clad homes.

Due to the increased media attention in relation to leaky buildings, homeowners are becoming more interested in learning about the problems and potential problems with the cladding of their house.

Moisture behind the cladding can begin to damage the structural framing within as little as 6 months so it is essential that the coating applied to your home be a superior product designed for the New Zealand environment.

Maintenance of the exterior cladding is the most effective way of ensuring the long term performance of your cladding. This will involve not only the painting of the exterior cladding but also the detailing and sealing of penetrations through the cladding and junctions of differing materials. The paint system alone will not ensure complete weathertightness which means that you need to choose an experienced applicator familiar with the issues and defects which if not addressed can lead to moisture penetration.

At Fineline painting we understand the way in which the cladding performs and can advice you on the best way to maintain the exterior of you home.

LEAKY BUILDING

The term “leaky building syndrome” strikes fear into the very heart of New Zealand’s building industry and property market alike, but what is the truth behind the hype?

Monolithic cladding such as Stucco, EIFS and Texture Coated Fibre Cement are recognised world wide as effective protective exterior coatings. However, over the last 3 decades a considerable number of houses were built using methods that if not correctly detailed and maintained, have proven to be unsuitable for the New Zealand climate. The problems evolved from poor design and the incorrect installation of materials, resulting in the penetration and absorption of moisture.

The good news is that with some minor detailing and maintenance, many plaster clad homes can continue to perform for years to come.

This is where the experience and knowledge of the staff at Fine Line Painters can assist you in ensuring that the exterior coating of your home not only looks amazing but is a complete functional and weathertight system.