Renovating your home also involves the exterior appearance. Simple maintenance, embellishment, or waterproofing work, these works should not be neglected. Renovation of the facade, roof cleaning, repaint the gate and fences, replace its shutters, rejuvenate your terrace…, the exterior of the house, exposed to bad weather, sometimes deserves a real facelift.
Renovate the facade of the house
Every 15 or 20 years it is necessary to renovate the facade of the house in order to keep its appearance intact. This is all the more true in urban areas or near major access roads where pollution puts paintwork to the test. This operation can consist of a simple cleaning but can be a little more thorough depending on the condition of the facade. Peeling paint, old plaster, the presence of cracks, are all reasons to start a real facade renovation with repair of plaster, paintwork and other in order to preserve the watertightness of the house.
Check and repair the roof
If your roof is a certain age, it certainly needs to be checked. It may need to be cleaned to remove moss and dirt, which are ultimately responsible for leaks. Some tiles may also have moved or broken, and will then need to be replaced or put back in place. If the damage is too severe, it will be necessary to renovate the roof completely and replace the tiles. This may be an opportunity to undertake more significant insulation work, or to add a under roof screen which helps prevent infiltration. Maintaining the roof, pipes and gutters are part of interviews requested by your home insurance.
To go further read the article “ Choosing your roof: an asset for energy performance ».
Modernize the facade of the house
Working on the facade of the house is an opportunity to give it a boost.
Repaint the facade
To start fresh and modernize your home, the simplest thing is to repaint or redo the exterior plaster of the house. Indeed, the roughcast 80s houses that are still commonly seen have not only faded, but have also gone out of fashion. Instead of ochre and salmon tones, we now prefer more neutral shades, or on the contrary bold and dark colors.
Dare to use material effects
Plastering can take many forms. Smooth, textured, exterior house coverings come in a wide range of textures and colors. Redoing them gives your home a completely different appearance.
Dressing your house in wood
The wooden houses also inspire renovation. Inspired by the trend towards natural materials, many are opting for the implementation of a wood siding on all or part of the house. The latter radically transforms the appearance of the house and gives it a warm and authentic touch.
We take stock of the costs of exterior renovation work in the article “ What budget for the exterior fittings of your house? ».
Redo your shutters
Highly exposed to the elements, shutters often deteriorate over time. The paint peels, the wood swells and can be permanently damaged. Stripping, repairing and then repainting is the right method to preserve the appearance of the wooden shutters. Beyond that, changing their color is also an opportunity to give the house a strong identity or to modernize it. To go further and gain in comfort, you can also replace old shutters with roller shutters motorized.
Renovate gate and fence
Remaking your shutters is also an opportunity to harmonize all of your exteriors. An old gate and fence can also be renovated and repainted. It is also possible to opt for a complete change, with more modern, better secured or motorized models.
Redevelop the exterior and create a terrace
Renovating the exterior of a house can allow you to gain m2 by creating living spaces or outdoor storage. Without embarking on the construction of a full-fledged extension, the simple installation of a wooden deck with an awning brings comfort and well-being. The construction of a terrace, especially if it is raised and greater than 40 m2, may be subject to obtaining a building permit.
Gain comfort with accessories and home automation in the garden
Personalized cornices, installing an awning or new outdoor lighting are works that add value to your home. They make you gain in comfort of life and beautify the house. What if you invested in a little automation. Outside, the latter has serious advantages. Lights that are triggered when you pass by, automatic gates, etc., so many installations that make daily life easier. Today, these devices have become widely available, so why not get started. An exterior renovation is the ideal time to take action, discreetly run unsightly cables to finally have light in places where it was sorely lacking.
A facelift for garden paths
Sometimes, a simple high-pressure cleaning is enough to remove moss and deposits. But often, the floors have become warped and uneven. It is then necessary to renovate or start from scratch. Slabs, paving stones, wooden slats, duckboards, etc., there are a large number of materials to renovate your aisles and modernize your gardens.
Exterior renovation: what are the steps?
Installing a fence, modifying the facade, or installing cladding, etc., these works may sometimes request the completion of a prior declaration of works. In general, the request for authorization depends on whether or not the work changes the exterior appearance of the building. Carports, pergolas, etc., check carefully the planning rules and condominium regulations before you start, because some work that seems trivial must sometimes comply with specific local rules in terms of materials, color or appearance.
Properly renovating your exterior is an opportunity to maintain your home and grow your assets. Be careful, however, as these modernization works, which sometimes seem trivial, may be subject to authorization from the town hall.
