Refurbishment and Restore Issue 09 2018 | Page 66

How to update the exterior of your home with ease When renovating a building, it can be hard to know where to start. Whether you’ve purchased a new home specifically to refurbish it or you’re looking to make some improvements to your existing property, it can often feel like you’re navigating your way through a minefield of materials and costs. The first step in ensuring the renovation you’re planning is right for you is to decide what you want to achieve. Are you planning to extend the size of your house to offer you more living space, or add value to the space you already have? Renovating your home not only enables you to add kerb appeal, but by also refurbishing the exterior it provides the opportunity to improve the durability and resilience of the property ensuring it stands the test of time without having to complete ongoing maintenance. So how can you achieve this? There are many options to choose from that offer long-lasting benefits, with fibre cement cladding such as Cedral offering a breadth of style and performance benefits.