Metal clad extension

Doozergirl

There are stunning houses that are clad in corrugated cladding that have won architectural design awards. 

Granted, this extension isn't going to win any awards, but if it has a building control certificate, it has been built to an acceptable level of quality.  The cladding is simply what it is - cladding - not an integral part of the structure.  We have Shou Sugi Ban cladding part of our house and our garden room, but if/when I get bored it can be quickly changed. 

That could be changed in a day or so.  

stuart45

Doozergirl said:

There are stunning houses that are clad in corrugated cladding that have won architectural design awards. 

Granted, this extension isn't going to win any awards, but if it has a building control certificate, it has been built to an acceptable level of quality.  The cladding is simply what it is - cladding - not an integral part of the structure.  We have Shou Sugi Ban cladding part of our house and our garden room, but if/when I get bored it can be quickly changed. 

That could be changed in a day or so.  

Here's one that won an award, although not to every ones taste.
Architects preserve rotting structure in conversion of 18th-century cottage (dezeen.com)

Sandtree

Have to say that it looks more agricultural than industrial to me. In principle no issues with metal clad buildings, our own building is clad in zinc, but this one looks like it would be very dark inside. Its a rather big, and odd, leap however to say that just because you don't like the cladding that the whole thing needs rebuilding. 

Jeepers_Creepers

stuart45 said:

Here's one that won an award, although not to every ones taste.
Architects preserve rotting structure in conversion of 18th-century cottage (dezeen.com)

Wow! That is amazing. I'd love perhaps one or two rooms like that - say a bathroom and kitchen - but not sure about the whole house...

Jeepers_Creepers

Doozergirl said:

There are stunning houses that are clad in corrugated cladding that have won architectural design awards. 

Granted, this extension isn't going to win any awards, but if it has a building control certificate, it has been built to an acceptable level of quality.  The cladding is simply what it is - cladding - not an integral part of the structure.  We have Shou Sugi Ban cladding part of our house and our garden room, but if/when I get bored it can be quickly changed. 

That could be changed in a day or so.  

Absolutely. It's been 'certified' (as should be the architect), so must be complianaint.

I think it was clearly done as a statement and not as a cheap option, tho' I agree with (I think) everyone that it doesn't work on that house.

It wouldn't be me off in the least, tho' - but I would reclad it.

Had to look up 'Shou Sugi Ban'! Darn, I recall it looks stunning on your house, Doozer. Again, this house is too conventional for anything that dramatic.

Rosa_Damascena

stuart45 said:

Doozergirl said:

There are stunning houses that are clad in corrugated cladding that have won architectural design awards. 

Granted, this extension isn't going to win any awards, but if it has a building control certificate, it has been built to an acceptable level of quality.  The cladding is simply what it is - cladding - not an integral part of the structure.  We have Shou Sugi Ban cladding part of our house and our garden room, but if/when I get bored it can be quickly changed. 

That could be changed in a day or so.  

Here's one that won an award, although not to every ones taste.
Architects preserve rotting structure in conversion of 18th-century cottage (dezeen.com)

Too right. I am particularly taken by the view from the kitchen window.

Jeepers_Creepers

Rosa_Damascena said:

That could be changed in a day or so.  

Here's one that won an award, although not to every ones taste.
Architects preserve rotting structure in conversion of 18th-century cottage (dezeen.com)

Too right. I am particularly taken by the view from the kitchen window.

Walks into kitchen, "Man, all this old exposed brickwork is really getting me down - must look out window for some relief. Oh..."

Eldi_Dos

Certainly not to every ones taste. looks like space age kitchen  set in 1950's trackside bothy. Lets hope it does not inspire a best selling cookbook.

greyteam1959

Jeepers_Creepers said:

Doozergirl said:

There are stunning houses that are clad in corrugated cladding that have won architectural design awards. 

Granted, this extension isn't going to win any awards, but if it has a building control certificate, it has been built to an acceptable level of quality.  The cladding is simply what it is - cladding - not an integral part of the structure.  We have Shou Sugi Ban cladding part of our house and our garden room, but if/when I get bored it can be quickly changed. 

That could be changed in a day or so.  

Absolutely. It's been 'certified' (as should be the architect), so must be complaint.

I think it was clearly done as a statement and not as a cheap option, tho' I agree with (I think) everyone that it doesn't work on that house.

It wouldn't be me off in the least, tho' - but I would reclad it.

Had to look up 'Shou Sugi Ban'! Darn, I recall it looks stunning on your house, Doozer. Again, this house is too conventional for anything that dramatic.

I think you have a typo there Jeepers.
You probably meant to say compliant not complaint.
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Jeepers_Creepers

greyteam1959 said:

Jeepers_Creepers said:

Absolutely. It's been 'certified' (as should be the architect), so must be complaint.

I think it was clearly done as a statement and not as a cheap option, tho' I agree with (I think) everyone that it doesn't work on that house.

It wouldn't be me off in the least, tho' - but I would reclad it.

Had to look up 'Shou Sugi Ban'! Darn, I recall it looks stunning on your house, Doozer. Again, this house is too conventional for anything that dramatic.

I think you have a typo there Jeepers.
You probably meant to say compliant not complaint.
🤭🤭🤭🤭

Er, nooooo - I've just checked the original, and it looks good to me (walks away whistling...) :-)