Designing an extension or new home? Here are Pros and Cons to five exterior finish options.
1. Facing Brickwork
Pros
Looked upon well by planning in most cases
Low maintenance
Huge amount of style options
Flexible in appearance (mortar colour etc.)
Simple construction
Durable
Cons
Cost can vary from style to style
Time consuming and labour intensive
Will discolour and 'weather' over time
Approximate cost per square metre: £50
2. Render
Pros
Can be painted any colour
Uniform finish
Quick
Can be applied to any shape or form
Cons
Requires annual maintenance
Over time will crack and degrade
Requires re-doing periodically
Approximate cost per square metre: £60
3. Fibre Cement Weatherboard (HardiePlank©)
Pros
10 year guarantee
Very hard wearing
Contemporary look
Maintenance free
Lots of colour options
Environmentally Friendly
Cons
High labour cost to install
Approximate cost per square metre: £70
4. Timber Composite Cladding
Pros
Very hard wearing
Contemporary look
Long guarantee
Maintenance free
Soft natural look
Carbon neutral manufacturing process
Cons
Expensive
High labour cost to install
Approximate cost per square metre: £100
5. Hardwood Timber
Pros
Natural material
Contemporary look
Versatile in finish
Longevity of product
Naturally fire resistant
Cons
Annual upkeep required
High labour cost to install
Approximate cost per square metre: £90
Want to discuss more in depth? Our team are available to speak to you about installation, technical specifications and more.
M Jarrald Construction
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