Livingetc, one of the UK’s most respected home interior magazines, has announced the winners of the 2024 Style Awards. Cedral’s new colour collection of facades which can transform buildings new and old has been crowned one of the prestigious winners and awarded the’ best exterior cladding accolade’.

When creating or renovating your facade, you can opt for traditional horizontal sidings, but why not go for a more contemporary look and fit your weatherboards vertically for a unique stylish effect. We take you through the different steps and fixings to create a gorgeous facade for your home.

Dramatic black was a dominant look on the 2023 spring summer catwalks and since searches for black exteriors have increased online, this eye-catching shade is becoming the ultimate style choice for homeowners who want to make a statement.

A classic New England style home never goes out of date. Elegant shiplap cladding, clean lines and neutral colours are the perfect way to create this timeless look - and a great way to disguise an unsightly exterior.

Introducing The Cedral Collections. Four unique collections designed to help bring homeowners vision to life. There will now be 21 colours, arranged across the four collections, each reflecting a specific lifestyle and outlook.

With long days and brighter evenings, your home is on show more than ever. But the long summer days are also a great time to give your home a spruce up. From creating a stylish and welcoming entrance to completely renovating exterior walls, here are 5 great ways to give your home stunning kerb appeal.

Long for a home full of character but live in a modern property? Don’t worry. With the right know-how and a few handy styling tips, you can create a space that’s brimming with old world charm and appeal

Whether you have an acre of land or a small terrace, here’s how to make the most of your outdoor space this summer.

In recent years we have reassessed our indoor and outdoors spaces, making them more inviting, liveable and aesthetically pleasing than ever before. And, though we are now able to welcome friends and family into our homes again to celebrate the festive season, home owners are still utilising their garden and yard spaces, increasing their indoor/outdoor living footprint. Clearly the mercury has dropped but here’s how you can make some easy alterations to your outdoor space to create a cosy Winter entertaining space.

Cladding is a popular option to give homes a wow-factor finish that is hard-wearing, long lasting and low maintenance. But remember, when planning your cladding project, it’s very important to consider ventilation.

Want a timelessly beautiful facade? Then remember those 7 steps for successful installation and enjoy your cladding!

Find out how to install a Cedral Lap weatherboard, a fibre cement cladding. Cedral offers a complete cladding solution. Cedral offers a complete cladding solution.

Find out how to install a Cedral Click weatherboard, a fibre cement cladding. Cedral offers a complete cladding solution. Cedral offers a complete cladding solution

Contemporary houses are prime for combining materials - glass and concrete, stone and brick, wood and plaster, etc. Fibre cement cladding has also become part of this trend.

WFH is the abbreviation EVERYONE knows. Just a few short years ago it would have attracted blank stares but these days everyone is doing it. And while there are a multitude of advantages to WFH – working from home – it has put our living space under immense pressure. What do you do if there simply isn’t room for desks and chairs and office equipment – not to mention all extra storage space you will need?

A recent Cedral survey revealed that the majority of us hanker after country cottage style homes, with a nostalgic eye on the past and a pull towards nature. Almost a third of our respondents said they favoured the cottage look, beating luxury modern homes and traditional Georgian/Victorian style properties into second and third places respectively.

What you need to know about changes to BS 5250 - the code of practice for control of condensation in buildings

New UK research reveals that one third of homeowners are put off home renovations for fear of hiring a rogue trader.

Cedral cladding is the perfect complement to a range of building materials; see our inspiring projects to find out how to get the best results.

Fibre cement is a durable building material. But how is it made and what is it used for? Discover what Cedral has on offer.

Roof insulation protects your home. Cedral helps you decide which options are the most suitable for you.

Thermal bridges generate energy loss in your home, leading to higher utility bills. Read how a ventilated facade reduces thermal bridging.

How to choose between external and internal wall insulation? Cedral will help you to discover the advantages and disadvantages of each type of insulation.

Horizontal or vertical cladding? Read more about the benefits of both options and the advantages of fibre cement facade cladding compared to wood.

You can paint fibre-cement sidings or choose coloured weatherboards? Discover our tips to make your home look the part.