Here is a question for you all:
We have signed up to build with Arden and got in when they had the Hebel promotion.
While I have some concerns, they are minor, while my wife has a lot of concerns regarding hebel.
So... here are what I see the pro's and cons:
Pro's for Hebel:
- Better thermal insulation - reduced heating/cooling costs.
- Whole house render.
- Quicker construction (this is really better for the builder, not the owner).
Cons against Hebel:
- Limited to what fixings you can attach to the product.
- Needs to be recoated every 10 - 15 years (admittedly, any render does - However you are rendering the whole house here and not just a facade).
- Doesnt _seem_ as durable to human contact as brick is.
I would be interested in what your thoughts are? Would we be crazy to knock back the Hebel offer, is the recoating a small price to pay? Has anyone paid for the additional sealant coat on their hebel and if so, do they know how it performs?