Re-rendering this exterior?
We have this house for a serious renovation but need some advice in rendering it as I've never seen an edwardian house with half red brick half render.
What do you think would look good?
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Daisy England
4 years ago
E D
4 years ago
Anthony (Beano)
4 years ago
Sonia
4 years agoI wouldn’t render over that lovely old red brick. You have a beautiful period property which has so much character. It just needs freshening up with white paint. Here’s some examples of Edwardian houses with half render, and very white paint job! 😊
carocat24
4 years agoFrancesca Plows
4 years agoFrancesca Plows
4 years agoJonathan
4 years agoI was thinking something with turn woodwork and a roof pitch to compliment the front gable.
Equally you could consider a wrap around porch.
Don’t forget changes to the front may well need permission.
Jonathan