What makes vinyl cladding the best upgrade for an older park home? It is a question many homeowners ask when they begin to experience the ongoing maintenance demands of traditional painted exteriors.

In recent years, we have moved away from traditional painted ply walls due to the ongoing maintenance they require. While there is certainly an idyllic charm to painted finishes, the long-term upkeep must be carefully considered. Typically, repainting is required every 3 to 5 years, alongside annual inspections, if not more frequent, to check for deterioration.

Vinyl cladding is an excellent starting point for any exterior upgrade.

Areas such as window and door seals, rooflines, painted ply overhangs, soffits, and fascia boards are particularly vulnerable. Maintaining these features can be both time-consuming and costly. Working at height around park homes presents its own challenges, especially when navigating limited surrounding space, plant pots, and carefully maintained flowerbeds. After all, no home is complete without the beautiful gardens that residents dedicate so much time and care to throughout the year.

With vinyl cladding, there is no need to continually move plants, pots, or garden features for repainting or repairs. Once installed, it provides a durable, long-lasting solution that preserves both your home and your landscaping.

We are proud to offer one of the highest-quality vinyl cladding products available on the market. It is also suitable for competent DIY enthusiasts, making it a cost-effective alternative to professional installation. When combined with insulation, the improvement in comfort and efficiency is significant.

Key Benefits:

• Attractive, fresh appearance available in a wide range of colours
• Engineered to resist cracking and warping
• Withstands adverse weather conditions, including hurricane-force winds
• Flexible and durable — not brittle
• Allows for additional insulation
• Helps keep your home cooler in summer and warmer in winter
• 50-year no colour-fade guarantee
• Virtually maintenance-free for life

Can You Install It Yourself?

Yes — absolutely. For DIY enthusiasts, we offer home cladding kits. Simply provide the dimensions of your home, and we will supply a complete vinyl kit in your chosen colour, including all necessary components.

One of the key advantages of this system is that it can be installed directly over your existing walls — protecting your home before deterioration becomes an issue.

Installation Overview:

1. Purchase a home kit from us.
2. Acquire 2×1″ battens, 25mm Celotex insulation boards, 2″ screws, and silicone sealant.
3. Install vertical battens at 16-inch intervals.
4. Cut and fit the Celotex insulation snugly between the battens.
5. Fit the supplied vinyl trims around windows and doors.
6. Install the cladding strips horizontally, ensuring they overlap slightly and lock securely into place.
7. Seal around doors and windows with silicone.
8. Maintain with an occasional rinse using a hose to remove seasonal dust and debris.

The result is a fully insulated, weatherproof exterior

that enhances your home’s appearance and performance — for life.