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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Are ugly streaks and faded finishes ruining your beautiful timber cladding? Find out why it's happening and what you can do to restore it to its best ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Are ugly streaks and faded finishes ruining your beautiful timber cladding? Find out why it's happening and what you can do to restore it to its best ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Cladding]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Steve Jenkins ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6guETLvsDJtPc7pgGtWnsW-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Don't choose your loft conversion cladding based purely on appearance, advise experts. Instead, take a bigger picture approach to ensure success ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ While aesthetics matter, with access, maintenance and structure all needing consideration, here's how you should be choosing your loft conversion cladding ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Loft Conversion]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ sarah.harley@futurenet.com (Sarah Harley) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sarah Harley ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wtWJJftJ7DEKR5uxF58iB6-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[&lt;em&gt;Loft conversion cladding is an essential part of your design, but must be chosen for its performance, as well as its appearance&lt;/em&gt;]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[loft conversion with brick cladding on exterior matching extension below]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Dormer cladding ideas that will ensure the outside of your loft conversion looks just as good as the inside ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/ideas/dormer-cladding-ideas</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ 10 dormer cladding ideas to finish off your loft conversion in style ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Natasha Brinsmead ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7BCi6mHYq8wyqFXLhwGHgK-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Corten steel clad modern dormer loft conversion]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Corten steel clad modern dormer loft conversion]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'Our hands-on approach saved thousands on our home extension' — how hard work and compromise helped this couple stay within budget ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/ideas/hands-on-approach-saved-money-on-home-extension</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Extending upward and outward gave this London terraced house a facelift fit for 21st-century living ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 19 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 07:34:13 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jo Messenger ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vYPij2qVpqiEzaseEcMAKd-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[A wide shot of the interior of a kitchen extension. There is an interior courtyard to the right of the shot which can be viewed out of a window. The beams are exposed and there is a female figure standing at the glazed doors looking out to the back garden]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[A wide shot of the interior of a kitchen extension. There is an interior courtyard to the right of the shot which can be viewed out of a window. The beams are exposed and there is a female figure standing at the glazed doors looking out to the back garden]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'Building my own eco house allowed me to combine my home and work space' – take a tour of this striking Passivhaus self-build ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/ideas/passivhaus-shou-sugi-ban-clad-home</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Built on a tricky sloping site in Yorkshire, this timber-clad home with its adjoining weaving studio is a masterclass in Passivhaus design ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:47:25 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jo Messenger ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PyVtFZNRimzNsA7zDds6pe-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Katie Lee]]></media:credit>
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[A self build home with small weaving studio built next to it clad in the same dark timber]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[A self build home with small weaving studio built next to it clad in the same dark timber]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'It only took a week to construct our new house' – step inside a low-energy self-build by the sea ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/ideas/low-energy-coastal-self-build-project</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Coastal self-build with sea views ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 29 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:42:19 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[  Ifeoluwa Adedeji ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JRiieQmPBDEvwrSAANQnQY-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Chris Snook]]></media:credit>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ This airtight home offers a unique perspective on what an eco friendly home can look like ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/features/this-passivhaus-offers-a-unique-perspective-on-what-an-eco-friendly-home-can-look-like</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Arbor House in Aberdeen uses board-marked concrete walls and larch cladding to stand out ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 24 Dec 2024 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:24:12 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ joseph.mullane@futurenet.com (Joseph Mullane) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Joseph Mullane ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fZFLiHYjJe5ACB3LjjukpR-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Jim Stephenson]]></media:credit>
                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[&lt;em&gt;The Arbor House in Aberdeen offers a different look to the conventional eco homes&lt;/em&gt;]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[A passivhaus with wooden cladding and large glass windows]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ External wall insulation added to listed building 'to stop mould' must now be removed ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/news/external-wall-insulation-added-to-listed-building-to-stop-mould-must-now-be-removed</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ The father says the insulation helped protect his family from mould but he's now been given six months to remove it ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:00:54 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:03:23 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ joseph.mullane@futurenet.com (Joseph Mullane) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Joseph Mullane ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZAwmkcXMgnAekJ3eDTWAdm-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[The external cladding and rendering supposedly helped get rid of the mould from this family home]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[An outside image of a house with newly installed white external cladding]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Discover this contemporary extension on a traditional stone cottage built for under £500k ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/news/discover-this-contemporary-extension-on-a-traditional-stone-cottage-built-for-under-pound500k</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ "Made of Sand" gained an award for its two-storey extension due to its "warmth and craftsmanship" as well as "massively reducing heat loss" in the stone cottage ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2024 07:00:18 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Extension]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ joseph.mullane@futurenet.com (Joseph Mullane) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Joseph Mullane ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/45qnfkxZGV5dvRkpDxVLHm-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[RIBA]]></media:credit>
                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[The extension uses a range of materials to provide comfort and warmth to the house such as handmade terracotta pamment tiles, red western cedar, and Douglas fir infill panels]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[A timber cladded home with wall to ceiling windows]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Step inside a contemporary eco-friendly home built on the site of an old quarry, on sale for £1m ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The contemporary Lincolnshire self build was described by its owner as "like being at Center Parcs" and includes a stunning rooftop lounge with 360-degree glass walls ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 07 Oct 2023 07:00:03 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 30 May 2024 08:51:19 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ joseph.mullane@futurenet.com (Joseph Mullane) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Joseph Mullane ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DY66tqgenCcgxqn9Hs5baF-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Robert Bell &amp; Company]]></media:credit>
                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[The Glasshouse in Lincolnshire is a self build home, which uses numerous modern eco-features to create a sustainable family home]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[A three-storey self build with a balcony and a block paved drive and flower beds around the drive]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How much does external house cladding cost? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Just how much should you expect your house cladding costs to come to? Whether it’s timber, render, stone or composite — the cladding you choose will have an impact on budget and aesthetics ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 02 Jul 2023 05:30:17 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 11:05:37 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tim Phillips ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LE2LwsP7j3LUHq6jxtWbU6-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Stale Eriksen]]></media:credit>
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[contemporary house with clay tile cladding and timber cladding]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[contemporary house with clay tile cladding and timber cladding]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Grand Designs build brings Zimbabwean and Australian cultures to the Cotswolds ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Kevin McCloud calls Grand Designs home ‘a multicultural and international triumph’ but locals weren't happy with the couple tearing down a £800,000 bungalow to build a 'black box' ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2022 08:30:10 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:57:31 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sam Webb ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XSSovP28mKHPXjkHagpQjD-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Kevin McCloud called the design a &#039;multicultural triumph&#039;]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Kevin McCloud stands outside the new build home]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ These blueprints mean anyone can build a tiny eco home out of cannabis plants ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A community self build group is releasing blueprints free of charge to give anyone the chance to build their own tiny eco homes — for a build cost of under £50,000 ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2022 06:03:51 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Self Build]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Willis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gqMp3gwboa68VfURqfxz9M-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Common Knowledge]]></media:credit>
                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[The hemp from the cannabis plants can be seen on the outside panels of the tiny home]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Eco home with brown hemp panels on the exterior]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Kitchen Ceiling Ideas: Add Drama Above the Hub of Your Home ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/ideas/kitchen-ceiling-ideas</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Our on-trend kitchen ceiling ideas – from interesting cladding to vaulted ceilings – will help you design every inch of this key room from top to bottom ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2022 05:40:14 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:56:43 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Reeves ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/84dxDvGo7PrXSdJMFjGZSj-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Simon Maxwell]]></media:credit>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Ceiling Cladding Ideas: Sleek Designs for Overhead Coverings ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/ideas/ceiling-cladding-ideas</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover our favourite ceiling cladding ideas and how to copy them — from exposed brick to wood panels and everything in-between ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2022 06:02:24 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:56:53 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Reeves ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Z42cqRNf9NeQwdRGuDvh3f-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Chris Snook c/o Main Company]]></media:credit>
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[wood panel cladding on vaulted ceiling in living room]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[wood panel cladding on vaulted ceiling in living room]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Cladding ideas — the master of disguise design feature that turns a standard exterior into a stunning spectacle  ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/ideas/cladding-ideas</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ From brick to metal, wood to render there are no end to the different cladding ideas available to use on your home or extension. Here's 14 to inspire you ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2022 08:08:05 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:57:24 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ sarah.harley@futurenet.com (Sarah Harley) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sarah Harley ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vWJM7nGxretdzFXgrFGUD8-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Adrian James Architects/Fisher Studios]]></media:credit>
                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[&lt;em&gt;Cladding ideas can turn an average house into a stunning spectacle&lt;/em&gt;]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[brick and zinc clad modern house with large windows and copper colour planters along front of house]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 4 Benefits of Choosing Exterior Cladding  ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/4-benefits-of-choosing-exterior-cladding</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Choosing exterior cladding for a new project or exterior makeover can be transformative for both the appearance and health of your home ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2022 11:09:33 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Cladding]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sponsored Content ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dgCLueso8z4a7PV4cQ7VzD-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[James Hardie cladding on self build]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[James Hardie cladding on self build]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Timber Cladding: All Your Options Explained  ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/timber-cladding</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Timber cladding remains a very popular way of finishing a house —we explain the different timber cladding types, installation and costs you are likely to face ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2022 11:58:28 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Structure]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ natasha.brinsmead@futurenet.com (Natasha Brinsmead) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Natasha Brinsmead ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vJXh8E75hDNq5kosGqKse6-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Jonathan Gooch]]></media:credit>
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[timber cladding laid horizontal on a contemporary remodel]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[timber cladding laid horizontal on a contemporary remodel]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Zinc Cladding: A Stylish and Practical Finish For Your Home ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/zinc-cladding</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Zinc cladding is a great option for owners of both traditional and contemporary homes — our guide explains why ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2022 10:45:32 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Structure]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ natasha.brinsmead@futurenet.com (Natasha Brinsmead) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Natasha Brinsmead ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UnA6u8tjJ5iLcF7JHYGZt7-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Fraser Marr]]></media:credit>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Metal Cladding: Types, Ideas and Costs ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/metal-cladding</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Metal cladding is a stylish and exciting way to finish the exterior of a house —we explain the different types and what they could bring to your home ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2022 10:27:06 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 15 Feb 2022 10:28:17 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ natasha.brinsmead@futurenet.com (Natasha Brinsmead) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Natasha Brinsmead ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jP8dSnZ5DhziTyUfgxA7rS-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[van Ellen + Sheryn]]></media:credit>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 13 Timber Cladding Ideas For a Stylish Natural Finish ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/ideas/timber-cladding-ideas</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Take a look at these timber cladding ideas to find out what would work for your house — with experts and architects provide their advice ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 08 Feb 2022 13:11:44 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:57:20 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Reeves ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WyoeSrMvE33xkY5uZZeHV4-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Simon Maxwell]]></media:credit>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Tile Hanging: A Guide to Cladding a Home with Tiles ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/tile-hanging</link>
                                                                            <description>
                            <![CDATA[ As a type of house cladding, tile hanging is a brilliant solution for traditional and contemporary homes alike —our guide explains all ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2022 08:49:16 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 07 Feb 2022 08:57:42 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ natasha.brinsmead@futurenet.com (Natasha Brinsmead) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Natasha Brinsmead ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AF6Dpfsu8V7J9BJt9GebQ8-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Dreadnought]]></media:credit>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Brick Slips: Everything You Need to Know Including Costs ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/brick-slips</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Brick slips are a clever alternative to traditional bricks to create a unique finish — get expert and design advice with our guide ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2022 14:21:19 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Structure]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mark Brinkley ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/op6cjeuSBi6bQLaZNme4hA-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Brick Tile Company]]></media:credit>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ House rendering — pros and cons plus all the different types of render  ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/house-rendering</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ House rendering is a more adaptable finish than you might think at first. We delve into the types available, the pros and cons, and look at inspiring houses ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2021 18:07:02 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:28:41 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mark Brinkley ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2japULVZkrEjqRRQWhyfYW-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Fiona Murray]]></media:credit>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ House cladding can transform your exterior, but what are your options? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/cladding-a-house</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Picking the right type of house cladding can elevate the exterior appearance of your home or extension. We explore the options available and how to choose ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2021 21:26:27 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:40:57 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Natasha Brinsmead ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BarWYx2HzCwcdcwpMdQnF-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Artel31/Pete Helme]]></media:credit>
                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[&lt;em&gt;House cladding needs careful consideration for both aesthetic and practical reasons&lt;/em&gt;]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[extension to stone cottage clad in diagonal timber strips on side, with timber shingles to front elevation, corner glazing]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Living Walls: How to Install a Vertical Garden ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/living-walls</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Living walls not only bring a natural element to your design, but they also have green qualities that can benefit an eco home. Here's what you need to know ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2021 16:25:31 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Garden]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Luke Arthur Wells  ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VrdyjUonKuSXev6dKbXMzR-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[PlantBox / A Greener London]]></media:credit>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Cladding Fire Safety Regulator Announced in New Building Safety Bill  ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/news/cladding-fire-safety</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ New cladding fire safety commitments have been made as the government finally publishes the Building Safety Bill ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2021 09:12:31 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Cladding]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ jack.woodfield@futurenet.com (Jack Woodfield) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jack Woodfield ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ALsUpreL6ALb5g3Puz5FXU-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Stone Cladding: Types, Costs, Plus How It’s Installed ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/stone-cladding</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Stone cladding makes for a good-looking façade for your project and can be an effective way to mesh a new build with the local design vernacular. Here’s what you need to know ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2021 08:17:10 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 29 Jun 2021 08:18:11 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Hugh Metcalf ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5WYYKnQLuhvDuAtkQ4oxA3-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[a self build home with a stone cladding exterior]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[a self build home with a stone cladding exterior]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Corten Steel: What You Need to Know Before You Buy ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/what-is-corten-steel</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Corten steel has many benefits for self builders and extenders looking for something distinctive, says experienced builder Mark Brinkley ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 10:11:11 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 10:12:02 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mark Brinkley ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bXVDzqD79kcCkqyVAa86XB-1280-80.jpeg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Simon Maxwell]]></media:credit>
                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Corten clads the front elevation of this barn style self build]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[What is Corten Steel?]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Shou Sugi Ban: A Guide to Charred Timber Cladding ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/shou-sugi-ban</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Shou Sugi Ban is a traditional Japanese wood burning technique which creates a dramatic black finish that has become a popular choice for external cladding. We examine how to get the look ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2021 08:44:33 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:56:58 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ claire.lloyd@futurenet.com (Claire Lloyd) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Claire Lloyd ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/s2TR83VXTbR6C39iTDQ87P-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Kilian O&#039;Sullivan]]></media:credit>
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[a large self build home with shou sugi ban charred timber cladding]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[a large self build home with shou sugi ban charred timber cladding]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Let Crisp And Colourful Cladding Take Your Home To The Next Level ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/features/let-crisp-and-colourful-cladding-take-your-home-to-the-next-level</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Enhance your house's exterior with smart new weatherboard cladding that will transform and protect ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2021 10:51:50 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Cladding]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Alison Jones ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xcoGd9ctp5ZdzJJAfye5Ye-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[James Hardie]]></media:credit>
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[HardiePlank weatherboard cladding can transform your house]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[HardiePlank weatherboard cladding can transform your house]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Transform Your Home With Cladding and Colours That Stay True ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/transform-your-home-with-cladding-and-colours-that-stay-true</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Give your home a bright new look with stylish, colourful and durable weatherboard cladding ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2020 09:34:33 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 17 Nov 2020 09:35:32 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sponsored Content ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/w2PqQx7nYEPUSs8q5X6n3N-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[James Hardie]]></media:credit>
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Transform your home with cladding with colour that lasts]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Transform your home with cladding with colour that lasts]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Choosing Fibre Cement Cladding for Your Project ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/choosing-fibre-cement-cladding-for-your-project</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Hardwearing and versatile, fibre cement cladding is a great option for self-build and extension projects of all shapes and sizes ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2020 13:48:20 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Cladding]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sponsored Content ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NBYJmNgCs4mPspixfw6xAe-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[James Hardie]]></media:credit>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Get the Look: Transform Your Home's Exterior with Modern Materials ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/get-the-look-transform-your-homes-exterior-with-modern-materials</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Add another dimension to your house with beautiful and durable timber-look cladding or smooth render ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2020 08:05:32 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 25 Jan 2021 00:59:53 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sponsored Content ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YvdM6PJ7yv7K27cEqEsJGF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Use James Hardie cladding and render to transform your home]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Use James Hardie cladding and render to transform your home]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 15 modern brick house ideas: All the inspiration you need ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/ideas/modern-brick-design-ideas</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ After modern brick house ideas for your project? Despite being one of the more traditional construction materials for homes, there is no reason why brick should be boring —as these great examples show ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2020 08:26:01 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:56:55 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Natasha Brinsmead ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8XHx9FoPYVmQWKyQWt4e8e-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[French &amp; Tye]]></media:credit>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 Beautiful Cladding Ideas ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/5-beautiful-cladding-ideas</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Your choice of cladding material will have a huge impact on the appearance and performance of your home —we give you five of the best options ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2020 13:54:58 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Cladding]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sponsored Content ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aJ5osZ6ZBAgPGthpMvqLW3-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[James Hardie]]></media:credit>
                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Fibre cement cladding from James Hardie is a durable and attractive house cladding option. ]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Fibre cement cladding]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Cladding Alternatives: New Options for Your Home ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/ideas/cladding-alternatives</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Looking for cladding for your new house, renovation project or extension? We give you the newest and most innovative products around. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2020 15:12:38 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 23 Jun 2023 15:37:15 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ claire.lloyd@futurenet.com (Claire Lloyd) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Claire Lloyd ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vv6vVM7P9f3npeEiN8mCX8-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Simon Maxwell]]></media:credit>
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Contemporary cladding and render on selfbuild]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Contemporary cladding and render on selfbuild]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What is Corten? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/what-is-corten</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Corten, a weathered steel, has many benefits for self builders and extenders looking for something distinctive, says experienced builder Mark Brinkley ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2020 10:06:12 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Structure]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mark Brinkley ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/weyi2h5mxJ8sogESMcPyen-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Simon Maxwell]]></media:credit>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Choosing Homegrown Timber for Your Cladding ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/choosing-homegrown-timber-for-your-cladding</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Why British timber cladding could be perfect for your project ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2020 16:09:35 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 20 Jan 2021 12:18:13 +0000</updated>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Considering a makeover for your home's exterior? We explore your options from budget revamps to total transformations ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/exterior-makeovers-design-guide</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ From low cost upgrades to total transformations, an exterior makeover can boost the kerb appeal, and value of your home when you choose wisely ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2020 10:15:40 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:14:02 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ sarah.harley@futurenet.com (Sarah Harley) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sarah Harley ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QyZUsBpVyKJhPxbbR74X4h-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Back to Front Exterior Design]]></media:credit>
                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[&lt;em&gt;An exterior makeover can transform your home&#039;s kerb appeal and value&lt;/em&gt;]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[exterior of property that has been upgraded with render, new windows and roof]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Internal Timber Cladding Guide ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/internal-timber-cladding-guide</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Internal timber cladding isn’t just for period homes — this is a look that suits contemporary homes too, adding warmth and character ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2020 10:40:59 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:56:33 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Natasha Brinsmead ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9pDBmtZG5XvSiRgypLJ6La-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Silva Timber]]></media:credit>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 Reasons to Choose a Slate Rainscreen Cladding System for Your Home ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/reasons-to-choose-a-slate-rainscreen-cladding-system-for-your-home</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Perhaps you are building your forever home or simply want to ensure your house is sustainable, a slate rainscreen cladding system carries a wealth of benefits. Here are the top reasons for choosing this option. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2020 14:38:11 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 20 Jan 2021 12:18:41 +0000</updated>
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                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Cupa Pizarras]]></media:credit>
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