Recent Weatherboard Replacement Job in Crofton Downs

A homeowner in Crofton Downs, Wellington recently contacted Craig because it was apparent that their home cedar weatherboards had deteriorated but they did not understand why this had happened or what the next step forward or options may be. First and foremost they needed certainty and a trusted local builder to take a look.

"Cupping" is curvature in the cedar weatherboards typically caused by incorrect fixings. Cedar weatherboards cup over a period of time if they're in direct sunlight and not correctly installed in the first place.

The customer wanted to keep the product, it was only 30 years old, it was unfortunate about the poor initial installation. Craig got the weatherboards sourced from a Sawmill supplier in Auckland because otherwise they wouldn't be a match with the rest of the cedar weatherboards on the house (so off-the-shelf was not an option). The cedar weatherboards were transported to Croftons Downs, they were oiled front and back, and then the correct copper dome-head nails were used to prevent cupping. The customer was extremely satisfied with the visual outcome because of the consistency in the replaced boards with the existing boards, but additionally they were reassured that their cedar weatherboard home will now last.

Craig has encountered many homes built in the 90's - when New Zealand had poor material choices for houses - and even though cedar is a nice material - its a very common problem that the correct fixings were not used at installation. This is unfortunately a common scenario that Craig encounters when taking a look at cedar weatherboard homes in the wider Wellington region.

If you have any specific concerns about your weatherboard home then Craig is happy to visit you, entirely free of charge, and provide a frank assessment for a partial or full weatherboard replacement for your home or rental property anywhere in the wider Wellington region. Call Craig today on 021 0888 3627 - for a friendly, no-obligation chat.