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4 Exterior Updates to Give Your Home Some Kerb Appeal
Show the outside of your home some love with these smart upgrades that will add impact and lasting performance.
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The exterior of your home is just as important as your interior spaces as a well-kept frontage will ensure a good first impression, which is vital if ever you want to sell. Similarly, a smart rear view with durable exterior finishes will make for an appealing outdoor space that is enjoyable to spend time in, safe in the knowledge that everything is easy to maintain.
So, if you think it’s time to start planning some much-needed updates to the front and back of your home, read on and discover four ways Accoya Wood can help to make big, cost-effective impacts that will last.
So, if you think it’s time to start planning some much-needed updates to the front and back of your home, read on and discover four ways Accoya Wood can help to make big, cost-effective impacts that will last.
Consider cladding
If you’re not overly enamoured with your home’s frontage, or you simply feel like a change, consider installing cladding to crank up your property’s character. Available in different sizes and finishes, wood cladding instantly injects a home with personality by adding an interesting, eye-catching texture.
Take Accoya’s sustainable wood cladding, for example, which comes in bespoke sizes and is ideal for coating in the colour of your choice. Or, simply leave it to weather naturally and it will develop a beautiful patina. Then there’s the incredibly funky charred timber cladding finish, known as Shou Sugi Ban, which creates a unique contemporary look. Whatever size or finish of cladding you choose, you’ll be opting for an attractive aesthetic (essential for curb appeal) that’s low maintenance and supremely durable.
Bonus tip: Accoya’s cladding comes with an unmatched 50-year warranty, so you’ll feel confident that your decision is a worthwhile lifetime investment.
If you’re not overly enamoured with your home’s frontage, or you simply feel like a change, consider installing cladding to crank up your property’s character. Available in different sizes and finishes, wood cladding instantly injects a home with personality by adding an interesting, eye-catching texture.
Take Accoya’s sustainable wood cladding, for example, which comes in bespoke sizes and is ideal for coating in the colour of your choice. Or, simply leave it to weather naturally and it will develop a beautiful patina. Then there’s the incredibly funky charred timber cladding finish, known as Shou Sugi Ban, which creates a unique contemporary look. Whatever size or finish of cladding you choose, you’ll be opting for an attractive aesthetic (essential for curb appeal) that’s low maintenance and supremely durable.
Bonus tip: Accoya’s cladding comes with an unmatched 50-year warranty, so you’ll feel confident that your decision is a worthwhile lifetime investment.
Opt for timber windows
Fed up with draughty windows that keep jamming? Before you rush into replacing them with aluminium or uPVC replacements, take some time to consider the long-term benefits of investing in timber windows.
Accoya timber windows will not only add timeless appeal to your home, they are naturally insulating. This means you’ll be able to lock in the warmth and save money on your energy bills. Accoya timber’s manufacturing process also transforms softwood into a strong, durable product that is functional, long-lasting, and a breeze to maintain. There’s also a low risk of shrinkage, swelling, jamming, insects and fungi damage, which all means future repair costs are kept to a minimum.
Bonus tip: Not only are Accoya windows carbon negative, non toxic and sustainably sourced, they also help remove CO₂ over their life cycle, so you’ll be doing your bit for the planet.
Fed up with draughty windows that keep jamming? Before you rush into replacing them with aluminium or uPVC replacements, take some time to consider the long-term benefits of investing in timber windows.
Accoya timber windows will not only add timeless appeal to your home, they are naturally insulating. This means you’ll be able to lock in the warmth and save money on your energy bills. Accoya timber’s manufacturing process also transforms softwood into a strong, durable product that is functional, long-lasting, and a breeze to maintain. There’s also a low risk of shrinkage, swelling, jamming, insects and fungi damage, which all means future repair costs are kept to a minimum.
Bonus tip: Not only are Accoya windows carbon negative, non toxic and sustainably sourced, they also help remove CO₂ over their life cycle, so you’ll be doing your bit for the planet.
Coordinate joinery
If you’ve gone to the effort of upgrading your windows for sophisticated timber designs, then continue this elegant style statement with chic timber garage doors to match. It will be well worth the investment.
When replacing garage doors, consider exceptionally stable Accoya wood that can then be painted the colour of your choice for a smart and coordinated finish. As Accoya wood is durable and resistant to rotting, it’s the perfect material to offer security and long-lasting protection for robust garage doors.
Bonus tip: Extend your coordinating exterior joinery to the gates and fences for a striking look, and you’ll also be safe in the knowledge that your timber finishes are resistant against swelling or rotting.
If you’ve gone to the effort of upgrading your windows for sophisticated timber designs, then continue this elegant style statement with chic timber garage doors to match. It will be well worth the investment.
When replacing garage doors, consider exceptionally stable Accoya wood that can then be painted the colour of your choice for a smart and coordinated finish. As Accoya wood is durable and resistant to rotting, it’s the perfect material to offer security and long-lasting protection for robust garage doors.
Bonus tip: Extend your coordinating exterior joinery to the gates and fences for a striking look, and you’ll also be safe in the knowledge that your timber finishes are resistant against swelling or rotting.
Don’t forget the details
Just like the finishing touches of an interior space, your graceful exterior should be complemented with elegant details too that elevate its charm and appeal. An attractive planter, for example, placed outside the door can make a huge difference and bring focus to new windows or doors.
The key is to choose the right planter design that will tie in with the architectural style of the property. Angular concrete or metal planters featuring raw textures and sharp lines, work well with contemporary homes, while period properties and country pads would suit more traditional timber planters that can be painted in natural, earthy colours.
Bonus tip: Opt for planters in Accoya timber to ensure long lasting durability, and paint them the same colour as your exterior joinery for a wonderfully cohesive look.
To find a supplier of Accoya timber near you, search here.
To discover more, visit Accoya’s Houzz profile here.
Tell us…
Which of these ideas would work for your home? Share your thoughts in the Comments.
Just like the finishing touches of an interior space, your graceful exterior should be complemented with elegant details too that elevate its charm and appeal. An attractive planter, for example, placed outside the door can make a huge difference and bring focus to new windows or doors.
The key is to choose the right planter design that will tie in with the architectural style of the property. Angular concrete or metal planters featuring raw textures and sharp lines, work well with contemporary homes, while period properties and country pads would suit more traditional timber planters that can be painted in natural, earthy colours.
Bonus tip: Opt for planters in Accoya timber to ensure long lasting durability, and paint them the same colour as your exterior joinery for a wonderfully cohesive look.
To find a supplier of Accoya timber near you, search here.
To discover more, visit Accoya’s Houzz profile here.
Tell us…
Which of these ideas would work for your home? Share your thoughts in the Comments.
- This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
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Consider planning permission if you want to change the frontage of your house. We are in a conservation area and had to get planning permission to do anything to our frontage, including cladding.
Yep, Even painting your front door can be problematic.