Plastic in the garden does not have a good reputation for many people. Completely wrong, in our opinion, because the modern material impresses with its variety of looks and is in no way inferior to natural materials. You can find out how to give an outdated garden wall a fresh look with plastic panels in the following article.
How to cover a garden wall with plastic?
A garden wall can be covered with plastic panels with a wood or stone look to give it a fresh look. This cladding is easy to care for, UV-resistant and colourfast. The assembly takes place on a substructure made of wood or aluminum, which creates an air gap for moisture removal.
What advantages does plastic cladding offer?
If you choose wall cladding with a wood look, it will be difficult to tell from a distance that it is not a natural material. The plastic cladding also requires significantly less care because it no longer needs to be painted or re-plastered. The structure of the wall is preserved because the panels are hung and therefore ventilated.
The elements get their high stability from braced cavities. This means that the weight of the individual panels is rather low. The fastening or connecting elements are already integrated, which makes processing much easier.
What are the plastic panels made of?
Panels made of PVC and glass fiber reinforced plastic are available. These materials are particularly light, UV-resistant and colorfast. The wood or stone look preferred for garden walls looks extremely realistic.
Also common areFiber resin elements,which consist of cellulose, cement and special fibers to increase stability. The robust, weather-resistant and durable material is mainly offered in large elements and fits visually well into modern gardens.
Wood-polymer materials look deceptively real. They consist of eighty percent wood and only twenty percent plastic. However, these panels can fade due to the influence of the weather and are often vulnerable to permanent frost.
Assembly of the plastic panels
- This is usually done on a slim substructure made of wood or aluminum.
- This leaves an air gap between the wall and the cladding. The air can circulate and any moisture that has entered is removed.
- The beautification of the garden wall is always installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. The procedure differs slightly.
Tip
So that the wall remains attractive in the long term, it is sufficient to occasionally clean the outside well with water. Plastering or a new coat of paint is no longer necessary.
