Help exterior house update.
nahdylady
5 years ago
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Comments (36)Would love to see any photos of the New England style cladding, we have a 1960's house that we are updating and are considering both render and cladding. We are making the top windows deeper and are trying to decide whether to use white or grey aluminium/pvc frames. We have had grey (covered in tape in pic) bifold doors installed but can have these powder coated in white if it is better to stick to white windows. Thank you!...See MoreUpdating 1960's house exterior
Comments (46)This is what the exterior looks like so far. We have been approved planning permission to extend single storey, front and side With sky lantern. we are set on a flat roof with wildflower and sedum. Considering keeping the tiles. front door will be moved forward and there will be a window on the left. Not sure what the new render should be for the extension? Brick ? Trying to keep all costs down but Still have a Clean and contemporary finish...... I realise now I should have been braver with the windows! Tut tut!!!...See MoreUpdate to house exterior - project kirb appeal
Comments (6)It looks like a good idea if the costs are ok with you! I see there are quite chunky concrete windowsills on your house which are adding to it's dated appearance. They have rendered the vertical brick end on the example you have shown so that would need doing at least. I think opinions would vary but I believe if you change the rest of the facade then you could just paint the brickwork on the garage to match. One option for the stone cladding area would be climbing plants which can be bought pre-grown on a wire support. As long as they get watered (I would recommend an irrigation system on a timer) that will make for a softer appearance. I note also that the nice showroom quality shot of the house which is made over has a tree in the foreground (or at least part of one!) which gives it more depth and a softer effect. There is plenty of room for trees and shrubs in front of your house which could replace all of the grass creating more interest and less work....See MoreNew house and want to update exterior
Comments (21)Thanks for your comments guys. Regarding greenery, there is a semi circle of grass right at the front of the house, but I think some small potted trees/plants would look lovely near the porch area. Have checked with Dyebrick and they do not recommend their tint be used for driveways. Is anyone aware of other products that can be used to paint paving? Obviously more economical than re-paving altogether. The houses next door are generally white with black fascia and tiles. So we would prefer to keep in line with this. I think painting the whole house grey might make it look a bit cold or clinical....See MoreSonia
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