most durable exterior paint

marco501

I need to paint the exterior of my flat which due to its height (cost of scaffold etc) isn't a regular occurrence. I would like views as to the most durable paint for wood and masonry. I have read lots of contradictory reviews and appreciate it is often a personal choice. I would ask a professional painter but I don't know any.

Does anyone have any recommendations based on personal experience?

supa34

Sandtex for walls. Any gloss paint from dulux or crown. Pref exterior range.

Robby1988

The Dulux Weathershield gloss for wood & metal is a good all rounder for everything but the walls. I've even painted plastic gutters with it to good effect.

For masonry I have never seen much point in spending a bomb on stuff like Sandtex, Wickes own brand masonry paint is perfectly good stuff. As with any painting, the key is in the prep.