Advice on exterior oak cladding please!

6 years ago

We have recently bought a house with oak cladding, which was fitted approximately 3-4 years ago. It has dulled to the silver / grey colour, which we like. Can anyone recommend how we clean it and treat it? We are complete novices in this area!

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Kerry Donnelly
6 years ago
Ellie, your cladding has aged/ weathered without any treatment. Depending on your taste, it will look better/ worse the longer it does so. All I will say is if you like it, leave it because as soon as you treat it, the upkeep starts. Congrats as it looks lovely.
Ellie Jones
Original Author
6 years ago
Thank you for the advice Kerry. Greatly appreciated!
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