Exterior Cladding

7 years ago

I would like to change to look of this 1960s building but unsure what product / material to go for. we are changing all the cream panels under all the window.

I have looked at timber, Zinc and composites.

It needs to last and have very low or no maintenance, there are 4 sides identical, 185M2 approx of cladding

any input would be great

thanks

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Dale Loth Architects
7 years ago
Zinc or copper, both of which are available in various permanent finishes, could be very effective. With good detailing, little if any maintenance should be needed. Natural durable timber cladding would be easier to trim to awkward junctions, but prone to going unevenly dark and streaky, needing maintenance to keep from looking scruffy.
Peter Connolly thanked Dale Loth Architects
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Oasys Property Solutions
7 years ago
Peter, how 'wacky' are you wanting to be? The building could be greatly transformed by replacing the windows, perhaps with variations on grey. The cladding be of a similar colour, but also injecting the odd bold colour (possibly over the brickwork.

Best of luck, Simon
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kmizzlee
7 years ago
Hi Peter,

Considering the age of the property, tiling over the render could look great. However, what would really help give some focus and presence would be to emphasise the main entrance - perhaps with a different treatment or a new glazed porch or something? That would help draw the eye down to this level too.
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7 years ago
Yes, I agree that new windows would help. I would consider Accoya timber cladding.

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