Introduction
According to Handy, a well-designed house exterior can improve its curb appeal and give it a unique charm and character. To transform the exterior of your house, you can go with simple cosmetic changes such as cladding or repainting or follow through with major structural changes to create a more architectural impact.
Tips & Tricks
Here are a few tips you can follow to transform the outside of your home:
Replace the cladding, render, and paint – Replacing the cladding, render, and paint of your house is one of the best ways to give your house a completely different look. Simply painting the exterior of your house using a neutral shade such as white is one of the cheapest options.
However, if your house is old and the original brickwork has been damaged in certain sections, rendering and repainting is a much better option. Finally, if you want to completely overall the house exterior, you can invest in cladding to make it appear brand new.
Ensure that you choose a suitable cladding for your property. Some of the most popular options include laminate cladding, fiber cement weatherboarding, PVCu cladding, timber boarding, composite cladding, and more.
Replace the windows – Changing the windows of your house would allow you to alter the temperament of your whole property, especially if they are chosen to fit a complementary redesign scheme. There are endless possibilities to choose from unless you are deliberately trying to match the window style with a period property to preserve its authentic character.
The best part is that you don’t have to waste time and get planning permission. You can fit replacement windows and modify their size and shape under permitted development rights. However, the replacement windows must adhere to the building regulations.
Replace the roof – Changing the shape of your roof, replacing the exterior covering, or even simply improving the appearance of the existing tiles can significantly impact the overall look of your house. This is especially true if you own a bungalow or a cottage-style house. Roof replacement is an expensive and labor-intensive option, but it also provides many additional benefits.
For instance, you can add roof insulation or improve its efficiency during the installation process. If the new roof is tall enough, you can consider loft extension or loft conversion which can become much more cost-efficient. Although, you might require planning permission in such cases.
Replace the front door – Refurbishing and repainting your front door is a quick and easy DIY solution to improve the appearance of your home’s exterior. However, you opt to replace it with a new front door depending on your budget, safety and style considerations, and the level of security needed.
Solid hardwood is an excellent option, but you can also go with PVCu, veneered timber, timber core composite, and glass-reinforced plastic composite options as well.
Conclusion
Handy suggests you consider the above options when planning to transform the outside of your home. If you have the budget, you can add an extension to not only make it more attractive but also improve the value of your property.
