Cedral Cladding Blog: Insights and Inspiration

Cedral was invited by Guaranteed Irish to participate in an Acorn Gathering Event as part of the Guaranteed Irish Forest Initiative.

Contemporary houses are prime for combining materials - glass and concrete, stone and brick, wood and plaster, etc. Fibre cement cladding has also become part of this trend.

Octabuild have officially launched the 2022 Octabuild Builders Merchant Excellence Awards. For the first-time in the history of the Awards, will be an all-island competition to recognise excellence in the builders merchant trade on the island of Ireland. Enter now at octabuild.ie/awards

From the importance of choosing high quality products to where to begin.

Cedral, part of the Etex Ireland group, are on a mission to build a more beautiful world, one home at a time, with smart, sustainable, safe and beautiful materials. We are proud to be part of the Guaranteed Irish House movement, an initiative by Guaranteed Irish which is Ireland’s first national listing of construction sector businesses based in Ireland, offering architects, engineers, quantity surveyors and interior designers a listing of locally produced raw building materials and home furnishings for both private and commercial builds.

RIAI Silver Medal for Housing (sponsored by Cedral) has been awarded to David O’Shea, ODOS Architects for Dublin’s Percy Place Development.

Kildare couple Niamh and Ollie take us through the process from start to finish.

Depending on the extent of your roof renovation, different planning formalities are required. Our tips show you the way.

Looking for sustainable facade cladding? There is an alternative to wood: fibre-cement. Let’s compare the two.

Who would have thought that prefabricated buildings would ever be in vogue in the high-end sector? But it has been in recent years, especially when combined with Cedral fibre cement cladding. One example is a project in Wormer, in the Netherlands.

A beautiful façade that is environmentally friendly and easy to maintain - all possible with Cedral! Robert Pöllen and his family, who live in Germany, have experienced this.

Is fibre cement revolutionising the building sector? The fact is that those who have tried it have never looked back. That goes for Robert Hichens, a professional installer in Cornwall. The former PVC specialist didn't hesitate for a moment to make the transition. And he doesn't regret it for a minute...

Building your own house - isn’t that a gamble? Perhaps, but it’s certainly not impossible. Amélie Boullé and Jean-Marie Aubineau can testify to that. Thanks to Cedral, some good advice and a healthy dose of courage to take the plunge, this couple made their dream come true.

What legal regulations apply for your facade renovation? Our tips give you a head start to create a safe and comfortable home.

Our graphic highlights the advantages and disadvantages of the 3 façade coverings to help you decide.

BES 6001 is the ‘Framework Standard for the Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products’ by the BRE. And, so in demonstrating the company’s continued commitment to sustainable buildings, Cedral manufactured fibre cement slates achieve a ‘Very Good’ performance rating.

When you’re building a house or renovating a roof, you’re bound to have tons of questions. One of the most pressing questions is obviously: ‘What does a new roof cost?’. Given the huge range of options, there is no one-size-fits-all answer.

Renovation is clearly trending. More and more homeowners want to create a new look for their homes. And depending on the state of the building, some are left with no other choice than to renovate. Fibre cement slates are the perfect material for any reason. In addition to their durability, quick installation and light weight, they also offer countless other architectural design effects and options.

Fibre cement panels have been very much the trend in façade coverings this year. Here’s why.

Thanks to the characteristics of fibre cement boards, your façade will be resistant to the passage of time. Here is how and why.

The days of single material façades are over. The trend for 2019-2020 is to combine coverings - including fibre cement.

Fibre cement boards are innovative and durable. Let’s explain why in 4 points...

Does the insulation in your home need improving? Insulating from the outside is the ideal option - for your convenience, your wallet, the planet and the look of your home...

Your home has an important function: to protect you, your family and friends. An unpleasant subject perhaps, but the risk of fire is always lurking. It is good to know that Cedral weatherboards are made of fibre cement, which is a fire-resistant material.

Do you enjoy the warm and authentic look of wood? A material that soothes the mind and offers added value in a wide range of architectural styles.