Weatherboarding Guides
Plain advice on looking after traditional timber weatherboarding, written from what we see on the tools across Kent and East Sussex.
No sales pitch, just the sort of thing we end up explaining on most site visits: how to tell what a property genuinely needs, what the warning signs mean, and where a period or listed building changes the answer.
Why Do Timber Weatherboards Rot?
Timber rarely decays simply because it is old. Learn why weatherboards stay damp, where deterioration commonly begins and how careful repair can protect listed and period properties.
Read the guideRepair or Replace? How to Decide What Your Weatherboards Need
The question we are asked more than any other. How to tell whether timber can be repaired, when selective replacement is genuinely necessary, why sound original boards are worth keeping, and what changes once a building is listed or in a conservation area.
Read the guideSigns Your Weatherboards Need Professional Attention
The signs that matter most are not simply cosmetic. How to tell a tired paint finish from timber that genuinely needs attention, what owners should avoid doing, and when repainting, sympathetic repair or selective replacement is the right course.
Read the guideWhat Paint Is Best for Traditional Timber Weatherboards?
There is no single best paint for every building. Why preparation and the control of moisture matter more than the brand, what breathable and microporous really mean, and when timber must be repaired before any coating goes on.
Read the guideNeed Advice About Your Weatherboards?
Whether your property needs careful repairs, repainting or selective replacement, we can assess the condition of the existing weatherboarding and explain the most appropriate way forward.