Extremes of weather can be incredibly hard on your home. The weather can damage your roofing, guttering and exterior of your home. Leaving any weather damage unrepaired could lead to even more damage being caused in the future. If your home is weather damaged, installing plastic cladding is a simple way of restoring it to its former glory, and protect it from further weather damage in the future. UPVC cladding can be fitted over existing building materials, protecting it from wind, rain and snow. There are many benefits to installing plastic wall cladding in your home.
• PVC is a high quality, long lasting building material. PVC cladding will retain its colour, texture and shape for many years without you having to undertake any major repairs.
• Plastic wall cladding is extremely lightweight and won’t load your building with extra weight. Unlike wood or metal cladding, plastic cladding won’t put excessive pressure on the foundations of your home.
• Plastic cladding can help to insulate your home. It can help in the retention of heat inside your rooms, helping to reduce your energy bills.
• Depending on the density of the PVC used for your cladding, it can provide some soundproofing properties. This makes it ideal for buildings like hospitals or libraries, or homes where any budding musicians live.
• PVC cladding is impact resistant. It can withstand extremely strong winds, tides and heavy rain without sustaining any significant damage. It’s a great choice in areas where weather damage to homes is common.
In the competitive sphere of promotional activity, including business to business presentations and consumer marketing campaigns, the need for effective and durable display media which can also be easily handled and transported to different geographical locations, is an increasingly crucial one. Many businesses have found a cost-effective solution lies in creating their own custom display boards from foam PVC plastic sheets.
Foam PVC plastic sheets are lighter than conventional PVC plastic sheets because, like all foamed products, they contain air pockets or cells. They are therefore very easy to handle and move about. Many businesses also prefer them because cutting and shaping these plastic sheets does not require intensive training or specialist tools. Foam PVC sheets are also easy to fold and bend as required.
Foam PVC plastic also has the advantage of holding both black and coloured screen-printed inks extremely well with a print finish that is always clear and punchy. Alternatively, vinyl lettering is an equally suitable graphic material for use with this medium, whilst it is also acts as a reliable host for adhesive-bonded or mounted printed material and photographs.
Another major plus with foam PVC plastic is that it can also be used for exterior signage since it is highly water repellent. This is particularly the case with white foam PVC plastic where there is no danger of any background colours fading.
At Bliby Plastics we provide a wide range of plastic sheets, including those made from white foam PVC plastic, at highly competitive prices. We also stock cast iron guttering and wall cladding.
If at some point you find that rot has set into a wooden fascia board, you will need to consider what kind of action to take in order to rectify the situation. The first thing to do before you set about fixing the damage is to try and establish the cause. Once you have done that, then you can tackle the job. A rotting fascia is usually an indication that either the shingles do not have enough overhang, or a drip edge was not installed, possibly a drip edge was installed but incorrectly. In a few boxed soffit, water has made its way into the back of the fascia by way of the roof and soffit.
It is usually a lot easier to simply replace fascias, this time perhaps with a plastic one to ensure that rot will not be a problem in the future. At Bliby Plastics we will be able to provide you with a good choice of fascias, including uPVC fascia boards, and advice on how to install them.
If you feel that the damage is not all that bad, then you could use some kind of epoxy wood material with which to repair it. When this sort of product hardens it is possible to drill, sand, saw, nail or paint it. After the removal of all the damaged wood there are fungicides that can be applied in order to prevent any more decay.
You may wish to cover the fascia with metal but it is recommended that you repair the damage to it first. We also provide PVC cladding and a wide range of plastics.
There is a variety of objects that are made from plastic these days. There is even a biodegradable version of this versatile material. Plastic guttering, fascias, children’s toys and so forth. At Bliby Plastics, we supply fascias and guttering as well as many other items that can be used around the home. The advances that have been made since plastic’s introduction in the early 20th century are quite interesting.
Bakelite was the first plastic that was completely man-made and came into being in 1912. To begin with, it was used in the manufacture of electrical or mechanical parts. When World War One came to an end, there were advances being made in chemical technology that meant a sudden increase in the number of forms of different types of plastics. The earliest of these plastics were polyvinyl chloride, more commonly know as PVC and polystyrene (PS). These are used for various purposes now, including PVC cladding.
Polystyrene, a stiff, inexpensive and brittle type of plastic was used in the manufacture of plastic model kits; other similar items were also made. Polystyrene was also the basis for styrene foam also known as Styrofoam. Among other uses for this particular foam was the making of flotation devices. A simple example would be the lozenge shaped device used by people who are still learning to swim and use them to keep afloat.
During the 1930s, the plastic material that gained the most prominence was polyamide, also known as nylon. It was the first completely man-made fibre and was introduced at the World Trades Fair in 1939 in New York. Utilising various types of plastics, including polypropylene sheets, Bliby Plastics can provide cladding and guttering.
Whether it is plastic guttering, fascias or wall cladding, the chances are it will have been made from Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC). A vinyl polymer built from ethenyls with one hydrogen replaced by a chloride group, PVC is used in construction by a good many people because it is inexpensive, hard wearing and simple to make. It has replaced metal as the material to use when making sewerage pipes, for example, since it is impossible for corrosion to occur.
At Bliby Plastics, we supply plastic fascias, soffit, guttering and cladding to the public and to trade. We also have architrave and underground drainage products. PVC is made a lot softer and easier to manipulate when plasticisers are added to it. This process makes it ideal for the manufacturing of a wide range of diverse products, toys, sports equipment, clothing,and PVC cladding. As a material, it is like leather but a lot cheaper.
In the 19th century there were two, possibly more, incidents when PVC was discovered by accident. Both times it manifested itself as a white substance inside jars of vinyl chloride which were lying around and accidentally exposed to sunlight. In the early 1900s two chemists tried to make use of it as a viable commercial material. Unfortunately, it was too difficult to process the rigid polymer and their efforts were unsuccessful. However, in the mid 1920s, a company decided to try plasticising PVC by mixing it with other additives. This resulted in a flexible material that was simpler to process and became a commercial success.
Plastic cladding is available for both internal and external applications.
External cladding is intended to be both a decorative and protective layer to the outside of a building. Plastic is used widely for cladding as it offers excellent weather resistant properties that not only perform well but perform well for a number of years. Externally fitted plastic cladding is both UV resistant and easy to clean ensuring that an installation does not quickly need replacing due to performance decreasing and its appearance does not deteriorate while you reap the benefits of its long life.
The types of plastic wall cladding we offer are hollow cladding, which is perfect where weight is a particular consideration and V-groove or shiplap cladding which are both fairly similar products offering slightly different profiles.
Internal wall cladding can be achieved with these products but commonly internal cladding is utilised for hygienic situations and the material used is typically a large surface area flat sheet which greatly minimizes the need for joins. Joins being an area of increased bacteria growth where cleaning is more difficult.
Polypropylene wall cladding is utilised where hygiene is the key factor and fire resistance is of less importance. With good impact strength at low temperature and a light weight, this is commonly used in agricultural and food prep areas.
PVC wall cladding provides greater fire resistance and high level of hygiene and is typically used in areas such as commercial kitchens.
We at Bliby Plastics are able to offer a choice of materials and fixtures and fittings to fulfil your wall cladding requirements.
PVC wall cladding offers many benefits, when used as a hygienic cladding solution. PVC, or Poly Vinyl Chloride cladding, is one of two types of plastic cladding available through Bliby Plastics. We also offer polypropylene wall cladding, which offers enhanced benefits, with its improved strength at extreme temperatures, and its greater fire resistance than PVC.
PVC is already widely utilised as a building material due to its ease of installation, cost benefits and durability. Not only is it a widely used material, but it is one that is replacing other traditional materials such as wood, clay and concrete in many areas.
PVC cladding is easy to install, as panels can easily be cut to size quickly. Due to the lightness and flexibility of the material, it can be manufactured in large panels. This offers rapid coverage of large areas very quickly which, as a result, provides a low installation cost for your plastic wall cladding.
Water resistance and mould resistance are two characteristics which add to the versatility of plastic hygienic cladding, and make it extremely popular for kitchen and bathroom settings. When comparing pounds per square metres between plastic cladding and ceramic tiling, plastic is hard to beat. Once in situ, the lack of grouting and the reduction in corners and edges when using plastic, means there is much less opportunity for mould or bacteria to take hold, when compared to tiled surfaces. Once the cladding is in place, there is no need for finishing, which adds to the ease of installation.
Wall cladding, or “siding” is a term for the external covering of a house, which is was originally meant as a form of weatherproofing, allowing the free shedding of water down the side of a home. Wall cladding does also perform an aesthetic function, and is a great choice for homeowners who not only want a bit of extra weatherproofing, but want to enjoy a design feature that is instantly recognisable.
Although the term wall cladding is fairly ubiquitous, covering a variety of specific types – such as shingles or horizontal wooden boards – the purpose of a siding is essentially to allow water to run down the side of the home. However, as there are a wide variety of modern and traditional materials available for wall cladding, choosing the correct material for your specific requirements needs careful consideration.
For a classic look, wooden siding is a great choice and is available in a variety of weatherproof forms, such as redwood or cedar. However, as a traditional material it requires more upkeep than modern materials such as plastic or metal.
Metal siding is also a highly durable material for wall cladding which can easily be coloured and is often used to create a retro or industrial look – a great, versatile solution.
If you want true versatility from your siding, however, plastic cladding is surely the way to go, and is available in an unlimited variety of colours and requires little maintenance. What’s more, at Bilby Plastics we can offer you high-quality polypropylene and PVC cladding at affordable, competitive prices without compromising on superior quality.
Online shopping has hit the world by storm, and just about every product imaginable can be found in online stores. Plastic cladding is no exception, so here are just a few advantages to shopping for plastic cladding online.
• It’s quicker and easier than shopping in person. The convenience of online shopping makes it the most advantageous form of shopping around, as there’s no getting stuck in traffic and no hunting around for ages trying to find which of the many types of cladding you’re looking for.
• It’s easy to filter your results. Drawing from the above point, but most online stores allow you to filter your results to find exactly what you’re looking for so there’s no time wasted looking at products that aren’t suitable.
• It offers a much wider selection than you could find offline. Often, stores aren’t always big enough to stock every single type of plastic cladding that they have to offer, whereas online stores will be able to show you everything that they have allowing you to easily compare the options and make your decision.
• You’ll normally be able to find much better prices. Online shopping allows you to compare plenty of stores to find the best prices for plastic cladding, with many of them offering online discounts and even added extras such as first order discounts and similar.
These are just a few advantages to buying plastic, wall and PVC cladding online, and there are sure to be many more besides. If you want to see what all the fuss about make sure you take a look at our online catalogue here at Bliby Plastics, and we’re sure that you’ll be impressed with what you find.
Sourcing the right plastic cladding can often be difficult. You need to know where to look in order to find the right products at the right prices, so where can you go? Here are just a few ideas.
Searching in high street type stores would be a great place to start, particularly if you’re new to the area and need help deciding what you need. By going to a store in person you’ll be able to see the types of plastic, plastic wall and PVC cladding they have to offer there and then, and will usually be able to ask staff for advice if needed.
However, for those that want to shop with convenience, the Internet is often the best place to go. You’ll be able to get great prices for all types of plastic cladding and there is usually a much wider range to choose from than if you went to a high street store – and all without having to waste time getting to the store itself.
If you’re looking for an online store that offers some of the best plastic cladding around, make sure you browse our website to see what we have to offer here at Bliby Plastics. We have a great range of plastic cladding and pride ourselves on offering the best products at the best prices, and for those who prefer offline shopping you can even call into our premises in Kent for that personal service.
So, shopping online would be well worth considering if you want to find the best plastic, PVC or plastic wall cladding. If you want to ensure that you’re getting the best, take a look at our extensive product range here at Bliby Plastics and we’re sure that you won’t be disappointed.
