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Heritage Weatherboard Painting for Listed & Period Properties

Careful preparation and protective finishing of traditional timber weatherboards across Tenterden, Kent and East Sussex, using suitable coating systems for listed and period properties.

Preparation and Protection for Traditional Weatherboards

Painting traditional weatherboards is not simply a matter of applying another coat. A durable finish depends on understanding the condition of the existing timber and coatings, identifying any localised decay and preparing every surface properly before work begins.

Loose and failing paint is removed as required, surfaces are cleaned and sanded, minor defects are dealt with and bare timber is appropriately primed. We then apply suitable exterior coating systems in appropriate conditions, with particular attention to the needs and character of listed and period properties.

The aim is not only to improve the appearance of the building, but to protect the timber beneath and help extend the life of the weatherboarding.

Assessment of timber and existing coatings
Thorough preparation before painting
Localised repairs identified before finishing
Suitable breathable or microporous coating systems
Application in appropriate weather conditions
Durable protection that respects the property’s character
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Freshly painted weatherboards

Colour Options

From traditional whites and soft heritage tones to darker finishes for barns and converted agricultural buildings, colours should suit both the property and its setting. Where a building is listed or lies within a conservation area, any relevant restrictions or consent requirements should be checked before a significant colour change is made.

Heritage White
Soft Cream
Dove Grey
Slate Grey
Charcoal
Oxford Blue
Heritage Green
Black

Recent Painting Projects

Real weatherboard painting and finishing work from across the Weald.

High level accessGable weatherboardingProperty protection

High Level Weatherboard Maintenance, Bossingham

Bossingham, near Canterbury, Kent

A modern barn style home near Canterbury where the owner had already completed the accessible lower weatherboarding himself. We were asked to take on just the difficult high level work to the gable, protecting the newly planted borders and resin driveway carefully before starting, then completing the remaining boards so the wider exterior project could be finished.

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Rotten board replacementCurved gutter alterationsRear apex & bargeboardsPreparation & repainting

Weatherboard Repairs and Repainting, Mountfield

Mountfield, East Sussex

A weatherboarded cottage in Mountfield with tired boards, localised timber decay and a poorly arranged gutter run around a curved section of wall. We replaced the failed boards to match the existing profile, reworked and re-supported the curved gutter, prepared the rear apex and bargeboards, and repainted throughout in BEDEC Barn Paint satin white.

Finish: BEDEC Barn Paint (Satin) · Satin White

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Timber replacementJoinery repairsRainwater goodsRender repairRedecoration

Large Weatherboard Restoration, Biddenden

Biddenden, Kent

A large weatherboarded home in Biddenden that looked reasonably sound from the ground. Once sanding and preparation began, far more rot came to light than expected. We replaced over 220 linear metres of failed timber cladding in treated shiplap, renewed every corner cover fillet, carried out joinery and rainwater repairs and a chimney render repair, then finished the whole exterior.

Finish: Sadolin Superdec Satin · Moscari Blue K0711G / Bygone Era B9840R

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Grade II ListedWeatherboard replacementRepairsRepaintingOak door restoration

Grade II Listed Oast House, Northiam

Northiam, near Rye, East Sussex

At this Grade II listed oast house near Rye, failing exterior coatings concealed a mixture of sound, loose and decayed timber. We retained and refixed serviceable original boards, renewed failed sections to a matching profile, then carefully prepared and repainted the front and rear elevations, the front and side porches and the outhouse in Sadolin Superdec Satin.

Finish: Sadolin Superdec Satin · Osmo Clear Varnish

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Grade II ListedRotten board replacementFascia replacementSash window repairRepainting

Grade II Listed Property, The Moor, Hawkhurst

The Moor, Hawkhurst, Kent

A comprehensive restoration of a Grade II listed period property on The Moor in Hawkhurst — replacing rotten boards and a flat-roof fascia, repairing the sash windows and repainting throughout.

Finish: Bedec Barn Paint (Satin) · White

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Grade II ListedWeatherboard repairRotten board replacementRepaintingFront door restoration

Grade II Listed Property, Bridewell Lane, Tenterden

Bridewell Lane, Tenterden, Kent

Sympathetic repair and repainting of a Grade II listed property on Bridewell Lane in Tenterden, replacing a couple of rotten boards and restoring the front door.

Finish: Bedec Barn Paint (Satin)

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Oak window restorationOsmo clear varnishPreparation & masking

Oak Window Frame Restoration, Hawkhurst

Hawkhurst, Kent

Rubbing down and re-finishing the oak window frames at a magnificent Hawkhurst property with Osmo high-performance clear varnish — a job all about careful preparation and attention to detail.

Finish: Osmo High-Performance Clear Varnish

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Sanding & preparationRepainting

Weatherboard Cottage Repaint, Cranbrook

Cranbrook, Kent

A crisp repaint of a weatherboard cottage in Cranbrook where the paintwork had begun to flake — a thorough sand down and fresh coats bringing it back to its best.

Finish: Sadolin Superdec

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Weatherboard repairFull preparationRepainting

Weatherboard Cottage Restoration, Fletching

Fletching, East Sussex

A full restoration and repaint of the weatherboarding on a characterful period cottage in the village of Fletching, East Sussex — one of our projects further into Sussex, west of our Tenterden base.

Finish: Full undercoat & top coats · Satin White

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Board replacementFull preparationDark-finish repainting

Barn Conversion, The Moor, Hawkhurst

The Moor, Hawkhurst, Kent

A striking barn conversion on The Moor in Hawkhurst — extensive board replacement and a full repaint in a rich, dark finish that transforms the whole property.

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Full preparationBoard filling & repairRepainting

Angela Cottage, Cranbrook

Cranbrook, Kent

A full strip-back and repaint of a characterful weatherboard cottage in Cranbrook — bare boards filled and prepared meticulously before a crisp white finish and a smart blue front door.

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Board replacementFull preparationRepainting

Weatherboard House, Ticehurst

Ticehurst, East Sussex

Replacement and repainting of the weatherboarded upper elevation on a substantial house in Ticehurst — full scaffold access, meticulous preparation and a clean white finish.

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Need 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.