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Door canopy installation in Barnet, north London

November 16, 2016 5:05 pm Published by

Summit were recently contacted by a client who lives in Barnet, north London. The client was very specific in her requirements and had lived at the property for over ten years. Having completely modernised the interior, she wanted to give the house an outside makeover, giving it the kerb appeal it deserved. After several site visits, Summit Cladding came up with an ideal solution that our client loved. We suggested constructing a pitched roof door canopy over the front door. This would alter the flat look of the front of the address and create more depth. To start, we hand-carved two wooden gallows brackets that would support the new timber frame. This we combined with a plain tile exactly the... View Article

James Hardie cladding installation in north London

November 4, 2016 4:34 pm Published by

Summit Cladding were contacted recently by clients we had worked for previously, who live in Enfield, north London. We had previously replaced all the original wooden fascias and guttering at their house six years. The address did not grant easy access to it’s roofline, which was causing issues and scaffolding was always necessary to gain access. The wooden soffits and fascias were beginning to rot as the timber really needed painting every three years, which had been difficult for the client to achieve. The second issue facing them was the original render on the house was now starting to crack. Although the house had been constructed in the nineties, it unfortunately  was starting to look tired and dated. With years... View Article

Concrete gutter replacement in Enfield, north London

October 24, 2016 4:46 pm Published by

Replacing concrete gutters Summit Cladding were recently contacted by our client who lives in a nineteen-fifties style property in Roundhill Drive, Enfield. The client and her family were experiencing issues with damp patches and mould on the internal upstairs walls of her house. Summit Cladding had previously rectified a similar problem on the client’s neighbour properties and understood the dilemma she was experiencing. The house was originally constructed using Finlock gutters, commonly known as concrete block gutters. Apart from creating cold spots and mould on the internal walls, they also leak into the joins from the outside, which looking very unattractive. The only guaranteed solution to this irritating problem is to remove them and replace them with a modern gutter... View Article

James Hardie concrete cladding installation in Bedfordshire

October 9, 2016 11:16 am Published by

Why choose James Hardie concrete cladding? We were first contacted by our customer, who lives in Studham, Bedfordshire to solve a problem he had with his cedar cladding. He bought the bungalow approximately five years ago, and virtually demolished it to create a modern, contemporary dwelling. The build was so impressive they had intended it to be shown on Grand Designs. Over time, the cladding had been affected by the weather and he wanted a material that was going to be maintenance free, but blend in with the forest setting. Our client visited our Crews Hill, Enfield showroom and then to a local installation of ours in the Ridgeway, to show him a concrete based board by James Hardie. James... View Article

Kerb Appeal – Why It Matters

July 5, 2016 10:42 am Published by

For some homeowners, the bulk of their energy goes into maintaining, designing and primping the interior of their home alone. The exterior is often sadly neglected and forgotten. This is a huge mistake because kerb appeal isn’t something that only matters when you’re putting your home on the market. It matters all year round. Well maintained homes cost less over time because things are less likely to deteriorate. Break-ins are significantly less likely to happen if a home looks well managed because intruders are generally put off by the presence of outdoor lighting and well-trimmed bushes and shrubs. If your home looks beautiful on the outside, it will have more appeal locally should you ever decide to sell and maintaining... View Article

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Why Choose Plastic (uPVC) Guttering?

June 27, 2016 10:35 am Published by

It’s not always an easy decision; changing from something you know well to a new product that you don’t. However, when it comes to your guttering, uPVC makes sense in every way possible. Its immediate advantages are that uPVC is super-strong, flexible and inexpensive. Not only that, but uPVC guttering is very durable and can withstand many years of even extreme weather conditions. It’s easy to install and bending is not an issue with uPVC due to the flexibility it has. Because uPVC guttering is manufactured in one seamless section, without the need for paint, installation is far simpler than it is with metal. The plastic won’t chip or scratch and it’s extremely difficult to damage it. Even a heavy... View Article

Victorian Properties – Dos and Don’ts of Exterior Restoration and Repair

June 20, 2016 10:12 am Published by

The UK has many beautiful examples of Victorian properties thanks to the boom of the industrial revolution. Thousands of new homes were built across the country during the first half of the 19th century as demand for better accommodation in and around our major industrial centres grew. From terraced rows to grand villas, there are many styles of Victorian houses to be seen and most have real appeal thanks to the lovely original features which have sometimes been retained both within and without. If you are lucky enough to be the owner of a Victorian property, then you will know first-hand that DIY and repairs in general in properties of this age are never as straightforward as they might be... View Article

Door Canopies – A Timeless Addition to Your Home

June 9, 2016 10:06 am Published by

Homes across the Western world have been benefitting from the addition of beautiful door canopies for centuries. From grand mansions to rural cottages and from semi-detached houses to blocks of flats, door canopies are versatile in their application and their practicality means that few buildings would not benefit from having one installed.  In recent years there has been an increasing revival of this feature in homes which might be seen to benefit from some exterior beautification as well as the protection which they afford to those entering and exiting a building. Even the plainest of exteriors can be enlivened and given more kerb-appeal by the simple addition of a pretty or classic door canopy. Period properties which have lost their... View Article

Cladding: The Basics

May 31, 2016 10:09 am Published by

Cladding comes in a variety of hard-wearing materials which are designed to withstand the elements and to improve the aesthetics of buildings of all kinds. Lending an ‘old world’ or an attractive ‘clean’ and contemporary look to commercial or residential properties, cladding is the perfect solution for buildings which need to be simple to maintain but look great. Types of Cladding As mentioned above, there are a number of different types of cladding on the market and each has its strengths. When deciding which is best for you, choose carefully and consider all aspects of the building which you are cladding. UPVC cladding UPVC is exceptionally durable and also very attractive. It will never rot and is far more resistant... View Article

How to Keep Your Home Secure

May 9, 2016 10:07 am Published by

Many homeowners feel a certain amount of anxiety in relation to the security of their home. How easy would it be for a potential intruder to gain access? What can I do to improve security in my home? These are both questions which people ask experts on a regular basis and the worry surrounding the issue is a very contentious issue for some. Whilst it is never good to allow fear to get the better of you; common sense and precaution are always to be advised; whilst we all want to be able to relax and enjoy our homes, a laissez faire attitude in relation to home security can lead to trouble. There are many facts and figures bandied about... View Article