Plastic is so commonplace in our daily lives that it is often not really noticed, and is sometimes dismissed as a cheap material. For many projects, people can sometimes dismiss plastic as a material option, due to the perception that another material, frequently a more traditional one is in some way superior. If there is a genuine need or desire to use traditional materials, then this is fair reason to not use plastic. If there is no compelling argument to not use plastic for an application that it is commonly used for, it may be worth considering just why plastic is so prevalent.
There is actually no one reason why plastic is so commonly used in our daily lives. Without even considering all of the plastic goods that we use in and around our homes, plastic exists extensively throughout the structure of the buildings most of us live in. Plastic guttering, plastic fascias and plastic cladding are common in many properties. In recent years, many new textures and finishes have been introduced into plastic components, such as iron style guttering, to woo the consumer who desires the functionality of plastic guttering, in conjunction with a more traditional look.
At Bliby Plastics, we sell wrought iron style plastic guttering, along with many other plastic products, such as fascias and traditional plastic guttering. Our service is based in Kent, and delivers a broad range of products nationwide. This ensures that you can source most of your plastic building supplies in one place, and deal with one trustworthy supplier.
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.
Stylish Plastic
Plastic building materials are invariably cost effective; they are light weight which means that they utilise simple fixing methods, they are generally easy to fit and they are both flexible and durable. Coupled with the fact that plastic is typically waterproof and UV resistant and it is very easy to understand why plastic is so widely used in building projects.
Plastics can also be coloured to suit or have varied finishes applied to them. These are not bespoke services unless you are buying on a scale that would facilitate such a customization but it does mean there are different finishes and colours available to suit some variations of common customer needs. One reflection of this ability to customize is in the cast iron effect plastic guttering that we at Bliby plastics sell.
Plastic cladding is a perfect example of where the design capabilities of plastic excel. Wall cladding is a very cost effective alternative to ceramic tiling. Plastic cladding offers many of the already listed practical benefits over tiling in terms of cost and ease of fitting but it also offers almost limitless capacity for designs to be applied. In real terms, the actual limitation on designs widely available is one of taste rather than practical considerations. Clearly this could all change should we see a return to the more vibrant styling of the 60’s and 70’s.
At Bliby Plastics, we offer plastic hygienic cladding in both PVC and polypropylene which offer different qualities of material in terms of impact and fire resistance.
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.
At Bliby Plastics we endeavour to offer you a wide variety of wall cladding solutions to answer any functional need or aesthetic requirement. In particular we are proud to offer a great choice of hygienic wall cladding, in both polypropylene and PVC varieties – confident that even the most stringent requirements of modern industry can be met by the versatility and performance of each of these thoroughly modern materials.
Polypropylene Wall Cladding
If fire resistance isn’t your primary concern, but you have specific hygiene requirements then polypropylene wall cladding represents a great choice, and like all plastic sidings is extremely versatile and available in a wide variety of colours. It is the choice for applications such as in dairies, food storage or preparation areas and agriculture, and will ensure unrivalled hygiene performance throughout its lifespan.
PVC Wall Cladding
If, on the other hand, you need fire resistant wall cladding as well fantastic hygiene performance then your can’t go wrong with PVC wall cladding, which is absolutely ideal for applications such as in commercial kitchens or clean rooms. PVC cladding is also extremely strong and is, like polypropylene cladding available in a wide variety of colours.
At Bliby Plastics we believe that only plastic cladding can truly meet the specific hygiene requirements of modern industry, yet we don’t think that such unrivalled performance should come at a premium, which is why all of our plastic sidings combine great functionality with affordability.
The closest you’ve come to your wall cladding is probably last time you were cleaning your guttering. However, like with all external features of your home, your wall cladding may occasionally need maintenance or even full replacement – which can of course be performed by a professional. If you’re a keen DIY enthusiast, however, you might fancy a go yourself, in which case you should consider the following.
Your external wall cladding should be positioned horizontally which will enable rainwater to flow easily off your wall, note that this doesn’t completely eliminate water retention. However it is a lot more effective than vertical mounting the plastic wall cladding. Also, any joints or fittings should also be out of the way of the rain, which will help to limit rust or weather damage further.
For timber cladding, there should ideally be a vapour barrier fitted between the “battens” (strips of wood onto which the cladding is attached) and the actual building, this will help prevent water absorption, which could lead to extensive damage down the line. For plastic cladding, it is possible to either attach it straight onto the wall, or for a more “aesthetic” quality it can too be fastened to timber battens.
When choosing a cladding material, you might consider the following: although traditional timber cladding may have the edge of plastic wall cladding in terms of aesthetics, plastic pieces will afford better functionality combined with easy maintenance.
Traditional building materials such as wood and brick have lots of nostalgia value, but their practical benefits are limited – especially in a damp climate where it rains more often than not.
In damp weather, wood absorbs moisture; and a lot of the time you can’t even tell it’s happening until the wood is rotting before your very eyes. Brick is incredibly hard to clean, if not impossible, and does not always keep weather out the way you would like – absorbing moisture like wood.
Plastic wall cladding, layer upon layer of it, provides perfect protection against all types of extreme weather (hot and cold), moisture and dampness. This is so important in all houses, but particularly those which are detached, as they are not benefited from the warmth and protection provided by having another structure right next door. Country cottages are a perfect example of the kind of building that would benefit from plastic wall cladding: remote, detached and have little protection from the elements.
Plastic cladding used in bathrooms and kitchens is particularly effective. Not only are they the rooms in the house which receive the most wear and tear, but these are also the two places where an easy to clean, durable and waterproof surface is most appreciated.
Its cost-effectiveness compared to wood, aluminium and brick also gives plastic cladding the competitive edge over other materials. Installation is cleaner, quicker and easier, and what this means for a homeowner is less mess, stress and tidying up when the builders come out.
There is a time and place to utilise the charm of traditional materials, but plastic cladding beats them hands down when it comes to practicality.
Wall cladding has a whole range of uses, and here at Bliby Plastics we have a great range to suit just about any purpose imaginable. Here’s a quick run through of the types available, including those that we have in stock, to help you decide which one you need.
V-Groove Cladding – V-Groove wall cladding is made of PVC-UE and is ideal for external use given its durability, but can be equally as beneficial when used as an internal decorative facing thanks to its nice, clean finish. This type of cladding is available in both white and various woodgrain colours, and can be used with a whole range of other accessories that we stock here at Bliby Plastics.
10mm Hollow – 10mm Hollow wall cladding can be as wide as necessary thanks to its innovative tongue and groove facility, allowing hidden fixings for a smooth finish. This type of cladding is perfect for porches or similar overhangs thanks to its ability to be used over large areas without showing breaks.
Shiplap Cladding – This type is very similar to V-Groove wall cladding, again being suitable for both external and internal use thanks to it being lightweight, durable and of great design.
These are the broad types of wall cladding that are available. Within those categories come different dimensions and types of cladding as well as related accessories, and with all of them being available in different colours they can be used for any purpose necessary. We stock all of them here at Bliby Plastics, so make sure to have a look to see if we’ve got just what you’re after.
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.
When it comes to choosing plastics, whether it’s guttering, fascias, wall cladding or just about anything else, it’s essential that you choose reliable stockists. Unfortunately, few people realise just how important this point can be, so here are a few reasons why you should always choose well-respected and trusted plastics suppliers.
• It’s only by choosing respected suppliers that you can be sure that they are trustworthy. A lot of people try to take their chances these days and we’ve all heard about people being duped by disreputable sources, so don’t make the same mistake and always look for guttering and other plastic products at respected stockists.
• Plastics suppliers that aren’t well-respected won’t be so concerned with quality, and that’s probably why they’re not so popular. Quality is essential to consider, even more so if you’re a tradesman, as you want to do a quality job that won’t need replacing a few months down the line. This can even end up costing you more than what it would if you simply sourced reputable suppliers in the first place.
• Unscrupulous companies will always be looking for ways to make easy money, and as such you can never trust their prices. Reputable companies, on the other hand, will always give you the best prices that they can as they want to encourage repeat business and thrive on the satisfaction of their customers.
As you can see, it really is important to choose respected plastics suppliers. Only then can you be sure that they can be trusted, and that their guttering, fascias and the like are of top-quality and that you’re getting the best price possible. Don’t be conned into anything less and always come to us here at Bliby Plastics for all of your plastics needs.
