Materials + Finishes
The detailsyou live with.
Roofing, cladding, render and internal finishes protect the building and shape how it feels every day.
Explore the materials that weather well, perform well and still look right in years to come.
Materials + Finishes areas
RoofingCoverings and details that keep water out and last.
CladdingExternal skins that protect the fabric and define the elevation.
RenderApplied finishes over insulation and masonry build-ups.
Internal FinishesSurfaces, boards and coatings you live with every day.- External FinishesDetailing, trims and treatments that handle weather over time.
Why materials matter
Materials decidehow a home ages.
Finishes are not only visual. They protect the fabric, influence maintenance, affect indoor environments and determine how gracefully a home weathers.
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Right material, right place
Exposure, orientation and detailing determine which finishes will last where.
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Detailing beats product choice
Junctions, laps and drainage details usually decide how well a finish performs.
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Think about maintenance
Every finish implies a maintenance rhythm — choose one a household will realistically keep up.
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Consider the whole build-up
Finishes sit on top of insulation and membranes, so compatibility matters.
What to think about
Key decisionsfor materials and finishes.
Materials are where performance and appearance meet. These considerations tend to matter most.
Durability and exposure
Weather, height and orientation affect how quickly a material ages.
Detailing and junctions
Corners, openings and terminations are where finishes succeed or fail.
Compatibility
Finishes need to work with the insulation, membranes and structure behind them.
Maintenance
Cleaning, recoating and repair should be understood before specifying.
Appearance over time
Some materials weather deliberately; others need to stay as installed.
Members
Companies working inmaterials + finishes.
Members of the Home community working in this part of the home. Explore their products, specialisms and expertise.
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Tapco Roofing ProductsBeverley-based supplier of TapcoSlate composite roofing slate and DaVinci Select Shake synthetic cedar shake roofing products.
CDI Innovative Construction MaterialsFamily-run supplier of high-performance structural floor systems, including concrete floor decking, insulated roof/floor systems and ground floor replacement systems.
The Poured ProjectFamily-run Yorkshire studio handcrafting bespoke concrete radiators, basins, baths and interior pieces, including patented heated concrete designs.- BioScapesLandscaping and water-management group bringing together Rolawn, BluWater Solutions and Hallstone to supply turf, soils, aggregates and nature-based SuDS products.
CatnicUK manufacturer of steel lintels, plaster beads and mesh, builders' metalwork, and standing-seam roofing and cladding systems, founded in 1969.- EWI ProUK supplier of external wall insulation (EWI) and render systems, offering products, specifications, 3D detailing, training and technical support for installers.
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