Browse Forums Building A New House 1 May 03, 2013 10:41 am Hi all, We are in brickwork phase of our build and all going along relatively smoothly. We have had permission granted to change our facade to include more render as the builder omitted this from our contract (and we didn't pick up on it ) This means that we will need to change the cladding colour. I am unsure where to go with this. I know I need lighter. Any ideas? I have included a representation of our current facade but keep in mind the bricks are actually a fair bit darker than this (PGH Chocolatto) Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ The render we are adding in is to the face brick over the portico which would be the same colour as the other render. Would you do a colour for the roof gable similar to the stackstone or the window frames?? I need to let them know very soon Kerith - Building an Eden Brae Newport 40 in Sydney's North http://kerithsedenbraehouse.blogspot.com.au/ Re: Cladding colour - quick help needed 2May 03, 2013 11:09 am That is a tricky one. I don't know what to suggest. You could have a play on colourbond's visualiser and see what you like best. You can find a house of similar style and change the colours. (They may not be exactly your colours, but you should get a rough idea. http://colorbond.autech.com.au/onlinevisualiser/ http://www.housebythewater.wordpress.com From blank block to new home in Mandurah, Western Australia. viewtopic.php?f=31&t=65564 1. Roof cleaning and paint - which colour do you recommend? I often see black/ dark grey in use these days but I would prefer… 0 8327 Standard uninsulated double brick has an R value of around 0.7. An insulated standard 90mm stud timber frame can have an R value of around 2.7. Even if you insulate a… 17 12069 The spacing of the studs looks pretty large especially for a load bearing wall. 3 11122 |