New estate near me. Have a look at;

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l2...otos/pilot.jpg

The horizontal cladding is uPVC.

The green vertical cladding is 9mm ply with 3" x 3" PAR softwood screwed
on (screw heads exposed), then painted.

Can't imagine what that will look like in 10 years time, or how long it
will take to rub down & re paint?

The huge triangular windows are not mirrored glass & you can see into
the master bedroom from outside. Heaven knows what bespoke blinds for
those will cost.


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Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk