Help 70's exterior
Really dislike the upvc cladding under the Windows. Would love to render the whole house but can't afford to at the moment. The one on the ground floor is covering an area where a big window (down to the floor) once was. We believe that it isn't brick behind it so wouldn't be able to just remove it to expose the brick. Does anyone have any other ideas on what we could do?
I wondered about rendering the two panels where the the cladding is in a nice light grey or somthing. I've seen similar on other properties in the area but don't want it to look silly.
Thank you
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PROUser
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoHave a look on Marley's website, as you say it's not brick behind the cladding, therefore, it will have to be cladding or tiles or one type or another. Marley Facades
The Cedral Lap weatherboard comes in a miriad of colours and is probably the kind of look that you'll like.
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