Mix of colourbond Monument on the vertical with linea cladding
Christine Scurr
2 years ago
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Christine Scurr
2 years agolast modified: 2 years ago
Kate
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Exterior cladding. Thoughts?
Comments (25)Hi Lindel Love the design and view! There are a couple of solutions here, depending on what the requirements are (ie cost versus energy efficiency). To your original query, the Colorbond will give a better maintenance long term but obviously the energy efficiency is zilch. The structure behind needs to do the insulation work as well as be structural. From a cost point of view timber framing is cheaper but the wall insulation is limited. You can however use a structural insulated panel to be both the structure as well as the insulation for everything from the upper floor to the walls and roof.... We are doing an extension in this at present which will actually look like a 1930's character style to match the existing home. I'm not familiar with your BAL but we have found that when we get such high insulation ratings from the walls and roof it has usually enabled us to cover the losses from windows and given the ability to have larger windows without the need for double glazing. Regarding the timber, I would be considering an artificial product unless you want to do the maintenance. Cheers...See MoreStuck on ideas for colours and cladding for our new home
Comments (16)The silver will look quite good with your colour scheme. I would probably change some weatherboard for Scyon Axon just to change it up a bit. Also use Scyon Axent for architraves and wall corners. Don't forget eaves and veranda ceilings, etc. as a really nice looking feature use HardieGroove or maybe even some timber to break up the acres of painted surfaces....See MoreHelp with cladding paint colour to match bricks
Comments (4)Your brick is very dark, have you decided on your mortar colour? I would consider matching your cladding colour to your mortar colour if you are using a light coloured mortar. So much depends on the design and style of your home. I would probably avoid matching the brick colour as you will need a good contrast, so don't go with Monument or Domino! It is impossible to tell without knowing what your house looks like. Have you considered engaging a colour consultant as it is a big decision and there are over 4000 Dulux colours available. Best of luck Dr Retro of Dr Retro House Calls and Dr Retro Virtual Visits...See MoreSeeking design advice - replacing vinyl cladding with colourbond
Comments (5)The whole house has that 80's vibe , and its a good example even today IMO . Anything else has the very real risk it will look added/tacked on . Personally , I'd just replace with weatherboards , and paint ( or vinyl covered if you are brave enough to risk repeating the current situation ) , probably a lighter shade , maybe with a slight blue tinge as opposed to the present yellow butter tinge -- say a Lexicon half or Surfmist or similar . If you change the upstairs windows , you will pretty much need to do the downstairs too , otherwise ( yes , we have gone around in a circle haha ) you risk that '2 different styles/eras' look . IF ( and I would be unlikely to do it myself ) you did change upstairs or all the windows , and do new weatherboards or coloursteel or render or whatever , I'd consider changing the window size at the 'upstairs bottom' ( smaller windows , same sides and top lines ) -- maybe its because of the vinyl colour , but I think its more likely the downstairs roof , the whole upstairs looks slightly taller than downstairs , slightly top heavy . Slightly smaller windows will help , but obviously needs added framing and weatherboards , but then you'd have to do the interior , which may turn into 2 whole rooms ? Apart from that , I'd get rid of the coffee beige around the gutters and boards . A crisp white would look good IMO and tie in with the new offwhite weatherboards , the support poles and boards and gutters will look good and crisp and clean , it even ties in with the brick and window frame tones . That leaves one thing -- the garage door . Maybe do it the same off-white as your upstairs weatherboards if on a budget or if the door is still fine , but my preference would be a nice timber one -- I do appreciate though that if doing weatherboards or any cladding , there's only so many $$$ . In summary though , stick to the era and you'll be glad IMO ....See More
Mary-Ann
2 years agoWe are building on a rural block at present. A Zincalume skillion roof, Monument for fascias and window frames and the cladding will be painted Dulux Grey Cabin. We also have contrasting bagged brick feature in entrance and verandahs using recycled red house bricks and light mortar and the soffits will be painted Dulux Set in Stone. I cant share an actual pic yet because we are waiting for cladding to arrive but here is a visual from our designers.
Julie Herbert
2 years agoKeeping your house dark would look wonderful amongst your gum trees, the house would look stunning and really make a wonderful statement, dark houses shine amongst greenery, I would be tempted to continue the Monument theme for a fabulous look.
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