Detached Chalet Bungalow Transformation with New Cladding, Roofline and Modern Flush Casement Windows – Quidhampton
The Challenge
The property, a charming chalet bungalow, had begun to show its age. The tile-hung dormers and painted rendered gable elevations created a dated appearance while requiring ongoing maintenance to keep them looking their best. The original windows were also showing signs of wear and offered lower levels of thermal efficiency compared with modern glazing.
The homeowners wanted to completely transform the property’s exterior with a contemporary, low-maintenance finish that would enhance its appearance, improve energy efficiency and provide long-lasting durability. They were looking for a complete exterior renovation that would deliver a cohesive, high-quality finish and add lasting value to their home.
The Solution
We carried out a comprehensive exterior renovation to give the property a contemporary appearance while improving its long-term performance and durability. The project began with the careful removal of the existing tile-hung dormers. For the gable elevations, we fixed treated timber battens directly through the existing painted render into the underlying brickwork, avoiding the need to remove the original render. Following the installation of a breather membrane, our cladding specialists fitted textured Boothbay Blue Hardie® Plank fibre cement cladding to both the dormers and gable ends, creating a striking, low-maintenance finish.
To complete the external refurbishment, we removed the existing fascias, soffits and rainwater system, replacing them with new white uPVC fascias, soffits and guttering to provide a durable, low-maintenance roofline.
The final stage of the project was the installation of new white uPVC flush casement windows and matching French doors throughout the property. Replacing the original glazing with modern, energy-efficient units completed the transformation, giving the home a cohesive, contemporary appearance while improving thermal performance and reducing future maintenance.
Project Quick Facts & Specifications
A comprehensive exterior renovation of a detached chalet bungalow in Quidhampton, transforming dated tile-hung dormers and rendered gables with premium Boothbay Blue Hardie® Plank fibre cement cladding, installing modern energy-efficient white uPVC flush casement windows and French doors throughout, and completing the project with a new low-maintenance uPVC roofline system comprising fascias, soffits and guttering.
- Location: Quidhampton, Wiltshire
- Service Type: Hanging Tile Removal and Exterior Cladding Installation
- Quality Assurance: Certified Hardie® Plank & Hardie® VL Plank preferred installer
- Core Materials: Boothbay Blue Hardie® Plank Cladding, White uPVC Fascias, soffits & Guttering, flush casement uPVC windows
- Substrate Preparation: Remove and dispose of 11.2m² tiles / Old roofline and windows
- Additional Materials: Treated battens, breather membrane
- Key Benefits: A striking exterior transformation delivering enhanced kerb appeal, improved thermal efficiency, significantly reduced maintenance, and a durable, long-lasting finish with Hardie® Plank cladding, modern uPVC windows, and a complete new roofline.
- Project Size: 52m² Cladding, 16m roofline
- Hardie® Plank Product Warranty: 15 Years
- uPVC Roofline Product Warranty: 15 Years
- Workmanship Guarantee: 10 Years
The Result
The completed renovation has transformed the appearance of the property, replacing the dated tile-hung dormers and rendered gables with a clean, contemporary finish in Boothbay Blue Hardie® Plank cladding. The new white uPVC windows and French doors complement the cladding perfectly, creating a cohesive and modern exterior that has significantly enhanced the property’s kerb appeal. Beyond the visual transformation, the new energy-efficient glazing and fibre cement cladding provide improved thermal performance, while the durable, low-maintenance materials ensure the property will continue to look its best for many years to come.