This question often arises out of a preconception that Nu-Wall is substantially more expensive than comparable cladding materials. The fact is that when painting, ongoing scaffolding costs etc. are factored into the comparison, the cost  of the pre-finished Nu-Wall cladding is not dissimilar to other weatherboard-type products, such as treated pine or fibre-cement.

Costs of Nu-Wall vary, depending upon the particular profile and finish selected. Another influencing factor is the degree of detail in the design (windows, doors, corners etc.) relative to the area of cladding – this is because Nu-Wall is supplied as a total system, including trims and flashings for such details. Hence, the cost of cladding for a plain area of wall will be a lot less in terms of dollars per square metre than cladding for small areas around windows and doors. For most Nu-Wall profiles, finished in a standard powdercoat colour, an indicative cost of the materials required would be in the region of NZ$120 + GST per square metre. Installation costs also tend to vary depending upon the complexity of the design; however no specialist processes are involved and the work can be carried out by any builder at the applicable hourly rates.

More accurate costing can be determined through our conducting a “take-off” from the project plans in order to produce a schedule of the required materials. While this is normally carried out at the stage of tendering or quoting, it can be done earlier in the process if required for budgeting purposes.

Long term cost of ownership is one of Nu-Wall’s key differentiators in a comparison with other cladding materials. The aluminium weatherboards are extremely durable and will outlast the life of the building, while the finishes applied will stay looking good for years with just frequent washing – even in coastal locations. At the end of the building’s life the Nu-Wall cladding will be able to be removed and sent for recycling – partially recovering the initial investment in the product and also avoiding the problem of disposal. Try doing that with fibre-cement….