Cladding Spraying in Taunton
National Coating Specialists provide professional cladding spraying services across Taunton and Somerset, restoring tired, leaking or degraded exterior surfaces to full protection. Our spray-applied coatings are the proven solution for commercial, industrial and agricultural buildings where traditional replacement would be unnecessarily costly or disruptive. Taunton’s mix of older industrial estates, agricultural buildings and modern commercial premises makes it a prime location for cladding spraying – we work regularly across the town centre, Hankridge Farm, Blackbrook Business Park and the Nexus 25 development, applying our specialist coatings to everything from retail units to dairy barns.
Taunton Buildings That Need Cladding Spraying
In Taunton, we typically spray three main building types: 1970s-90s industrial units with original metal cladding (common across Blackbrook and Crown Industrial Estates), agricultural buildings on the outskirts (particularly dairy farms near Creech St Michael and Norton Fitzwarren), and newer commercial premises with composite or insulated panels (such as those along the A358 corridor). The town’s weather exposure – westerly winds driving rain off the Quantocks, coupled with winter frosts – accelerates wear on older cladding. We’ve resprayed entire rows of units on Hamilton Road Trading Estate where original coatings had failed, and regularly maintain poultry sheds near Bradford-on-Tone where ammonia corrosion attacks roof sheeting.
Why Taunton Cladding Fails Over Time
Taunton’s cladding problems follow predictable patterns. Metal roofs on older industrial buildings suffer from ‘backside corrosion’ where condensation forms underneath panels, unseen until perforations appear. Farm buildings face accelerated decay from slurry fumes and bedding ammonia. Even modern composite panels on retail parks like Silk Mills develop micro-cracks that allow water ingress, while UV degradation bleaches colours on south-facing elevations. Crucially, many Taunton buildings were clad during periods of lower insulation standards – respraying now upgrades weatherproofing while adding thermal efficiency in one process.
What Our Cladding Spraying Work Involves
Every NCS cladding project begins with abrasive blasting to remove all existing corrosion and coatings, a critical step we never skip. For Taunton’s older metal buildings, this often reveals pitting that needs filling before our high-build silicone or polyurethane coatings are spray-applied. Agricultural units receive extra anticorrosive primers to combat chemical exposure. The final coating – typically 300-500 microns thick – bridges cracks, seals perforations and restores uniform colour. We mask all windows and vents during spraying, working from mobile platforms or scaffolding as needed. A typical Taunton industrial unit takes 2-3 days from prep to completion.
Our Survey-Led Process
We insist on surveying every Taunton cladding project because hidden issues are common. Last month, a seemingly sound roof on a Priorswood industrial unit turned out to have severe underside corrosion only visible from our thermal camera survey. Another Hankridge Farm customer thought they needed full recladding until we core-tested their panels and proved respraying was viable. Our survey checks: substrate integrity, insulation status, fixings security, and any contamination (especially important near Taunton’s livestock areas). Only then do we recommend coatings – or occasionally advise replacement if damage is too advanced.
When We Advise Against Cladding Spraying
We’re transparent when spraying isn’t the right solution. This happens most often with Taunton’s older asbestos cement roofs (common on 1960s farm buildings), where encapsulation isn’t advisable, or with modern composite panels where the core material has delaminated. We’ve walked away from several jobs at Nexus 25 where improper original installation meant respraying would just mask underlying defects. If your cladding has structural movement, widespread fastener failure or severe organic growth (a risk in Taunton’s humid river valleys), we’ll say so – no hard sell, just honest advice.
- All substrates properly prepared – no coating over dirt or loose material
- Full access equipment provided – no ‘out of reach’ corners left untreated
- Weather window checked – we don’t spray in Taunton’s frequent drizzle
- Post-job inspection report – including close-up photos of critical areas
- 10-year product warranties – backed by manufacturer testing
For more on our cladding spraying service across Somerset, see our cladding spraying overview. Taunton businesses can request a free survey and quote.
