Low-to-Zero Maintenance Systems

Heard horror stories about blowout costs to re-stain exterior timber or simply want your commercial or residential investment to continue to look good no matter what New Zealand’s tough conditions throw at it? You’ve come to the right place, and the right people.

Why Use Low-to-Zero Maintenance Cladding Systems?

Exterior building maintenance costs can be surprisingly expensive and time consuming for commercial property developers and homeowners.

By contrast, a low-to-zero maintenance cladding system is engineered to withstand environmental factors without needing frequent repairs, cleaning, or replacements.

Key benefits include:

  1. Durable Materials: Often made from materials like metal, fibre cement, or high-quality vinyl, which resist rot, corrosion, and weather damage.

  2. Weather Resistance: Designed to withstand New Zealand’s often harsh weather conditions, including rain, wind, UV exposure, and temperature fluctuations, minimising wear and tear.

  3. Self-Cleaning Properties: Some systems incorporate coatings or finishes that repel dirt and grime, reducing the need for cleaning.

  4. Long Lifespan: These cladding systems are built to last, often with warranties of 20 years or more, lowering the frequency of replacement.

  5. Ease of Installation: Low-maintenance cladding is often easier to install, which can reduce initial labour costs and time.

  6. Aesthetic Versatility: Available in various styles and finishes, allowing for design flexibility without compromising on durability.

At Architectural Facades Co., we lead the way with installing new products on commercial and residential buildings that don’t just reduce the cost and hassle of maintenance but look outstanding as well.

We are experts at installing these low-to-zero maintenance cladding systems & products:

  • ACM (aluminium composite panels) including:

    • Alucobond

    • Alucolux

    • Induracore

    • Induraplate

    • Nu Wall Extruded Aluminium

  • HPL panels (high pressure laminate)

  • Aluminium Solid Sheet

  • Trespa HPL exterior soffit lining

  • Corten custom cladding and architectural steel linings

  • Extruded aluminium

  • Terracotta tile rain screens including:

    • Tempio Terracotta tiles

    • NBK Terracotta tiles

We work with clients across Wellington, Hawke’s Bay and the central and lower North Island so if you have questions about any of our products and their application for your project, we’d love to share our expertise.

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