Palliside weatherboards traditional look, low maintenance

On the human face, good skin means good looks and a good state of health. Selecting the right cladding system can bring similar results for your home.

The owners of this multi award-winning Sentinel Homes residence had a simple brief for the experienced design-and-build company.

The couple asked that their new house be simple yet classic, with an open-plan kitchen flowing into one of two living spaces, and four bedrooms at the other end of the home. They also requested that everything, particularly the exterior, be low maintenance and hassle free.

To this end, the house has a concrete tile roof and a Palliside weatherboard cladding system.

"We use this weathertight cladding on many projects, as it has several benefits for our clients. Built for New Zealand conditions, Palliside has the classic shadowlines of wood weatherboards but never needs painting just a wash-down once a year," says Sentinel director Stuart Shutt.

Besides open living spaces, a sleek kitchen and spacious bedrooms, the home has a covered outdoor area accessed from the living room.

The owners love their new residence and its merits have also attracted industry recognition. Sentinel Homes won a Gold Award for the home in the 2013 Auckland region, Placemakers New Homes $250,000 - $350,000 category. The home was also the overall local category winner.

For Sentinel Homes, phone (09) 846 5777, or visit the website: www.sentinelhomes.co.nz

For a free Palliside sample pack or more details, contact Dynex Extrusions, phone 0800 4 DYNEX (439 639). Website: www.palliside.co.nz

Story by: Trendsideas