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What are the benefits of brick? <\/strong><\/p>\n First, let\u2019s talk about the obvious \u2013 brick. We generally find that brick is a cost effective solution and it is very common in London so it\u2019s more than likely to be the material that blends with your existing and neighbouring properties. There are loads of sub-variations that come with using brick. Most London properties have either London stock brick or red brick.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The detail of the facade also has environmental implications and Building Regulations have firm guidelines on what is permitted when building the shell of your project. Walls built with brick have many advantages in this regard; they are water tight, which is very important for the insulation. If any residual water enters through a brick exterior, the inner cavity wall will prevent it from getting any further.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n What are the other options?<\/strong><\/p>\n There are other types of fa\u00e7ade which you can consider during your design process. Timber, Zinc, and Render each give a different finish to your project.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Timber<\/strong><\/p>\n Timber is very visually appealing and will make your extension look lighter than brick. A wide range of timbers can be used, with varying appearances and price ranges. Our Design Team would look at everything for you, from the detail and insulation to the treatment of the timber.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Zinc<\/strong><\/p>\n The Zinc wall option is very similar to the detail of the timber facade but can be more expensive. It is most commonly used for loft conversions as it fits in with lots of existing London roofs. This fa\u00e7ade can also be used on the rear extension on the ground floor however it isn\u2019t as common and we would need to check this with your local planning policy.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Render<\/strong><\/p>\n Render is another option for your external wall design, which is the equivalent of external plastering. Renders come in many different types \u2013 including coloured, cement, acrylic and lime. Every type of render has its own strengths so if this is something you are interested in, make sure to discuss it with your Designer to ensure that it will benefit your extension or conversion.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n