Facade cladding in Auderghem
We install and renovate facade cladding in Auderghem and the neighbouring communes. It's work adjacent to roofing: the materials are often the same, and so are the junctions with the roof overhangs. For owners who want to renovate their home's envelope or improve its insulation from the outside, cladding is often the cleanest and most durable solution.
What does this work involve
Cladding is a covering fitted to the facade of a house, fixed to a frame that leaves a ventilated gap between the wall and the covering. That gap lets the facade breathe and evacuates moisture without water accumulating behind.
We work with several materials depending on the architecture and preferences: wood, natural and warm, suited to contemporary houses or extensions, requiring regular maintenance depending on the species; Cedral, fibre-cement boards that imitate wood without its maintenance burden, resistant and available in many shades; and composite panels, useful on flat, contemporary volumes.
Cladding can be fitted on its own (replacing a damaged existing covering) or combined with external insulation. In that case, insulation panels are fixed to the wall before the frame and covering go on. It's a bigger intervention, but it significantly improves the house's thermal performance without touching the interior.
When should you deal with your cladding or facade
A few concrete signs worth a look:
- Your facade covering is cracked, coming loose or letting moisture through
- Your facade paint cracks every two years for no apparent reason (a sign of moisture behind it)
- You have visible thermal bridges in winter (condensation on interior walls)
- You're renovating your house and want to insulate from the outside while you're at it
- Your existing wood cladding needs replacing after years without maintenance
Why it happens
Facades degrade for the same reasons as roofs: moisture, frost, thermal cycles. In Auderghem, houses facing north or shaded by trees near the Sonian Forest are particularly prone to facade moisture problems.
The old cement renders on houses built before 1960 often end up cracking and letting water through. Ventilated cladding solves the problem durably: water that reaches the facade behind the covering drains out at the bottom instead of standing.
What makes the price vary
The total surface to cover is the first factor. The chosen material: Cedral costs more than PVC but lasts longer and ages better. If external insulation is added, the thickness and type of insulant affect the cost.
The state of the existing facade counts too. If parts of the render or wall need repairing before installation, that's extra work. Height and access: a two-storey house with hard-to-reach areas needs more setup. If the cladding work coincides with a roof renovation, the two jobs can be organised together to avoid two separate mobilisations.
See also: Roof renovation · Roof insulation
Frequently asked questions
Does cladding require a permit in Auderghem?
Changing the external appearance of a facade visible from the public road can require a planning permit in the Brussels-Capital Region. It depends on the type of modification and the house's location. Check with the commune before starting; we can help you frame the question.
What's the difference between wood cladding and Cedral?
Wood is natural and warm but needs a stain or paint every 5 to 10 years depending on exposure. Cedral is fibre-cement: it doesn't rot, doesn't deform and needs almost no maintenance. For durability and maintenance-cost reasons, many owners in Auderghem choose Cedral.
Can cladding and external insulation be combined?
Yes — it's often the ideal opportunity. We first fit the insulation on the wall, then the frame, then the cladding. The result is a renovated facade and a better-insulated house, all in one intervention.
Does cladding need maintaining like the roof?
Cedral and composites need very little maintenance: a rinse with water every few years is enough. Wood needs regular treatment depending on exposure and species.
Is your work guaranteed?
Yes, a 10-year workmanship guarantee. Materials carry their own manufacturer warranties.