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This home's contours are defined by contrasts in the cladding schist, cedar weatherboards and the smoothness of Rockcote Masonry Render System

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Exterior of home showing cedar weatherboards, schist column and plaster cladding.

The impact of a house comes in part from its design, but its exterior finishes and cladding materials also have a strong effect on its appearance. A smooth, clean-lined finish gives a contemporary, monolithic look, while a mix of materials and textures can create a more traditional flavour.

When Darren O'Neil of O'Neil Architecture designed this large home, he wanted to create a contemporary look, based on traditional forms. To achieve this, he chose a mix of finishes. The main part of the house is clad using Rockcote's Masonry Render System, which incorporates a Rockcote Classico pre-coloured texture finish. Rockcote registered plasterer Glen Munro of Properly Plastered applied this finish over a clay brick base.


Exterior of home showing cedar weatherboards, schist column architecture, building, door, elevation, facade, home, house, property, real estate, residential area, siding, window, white
Exterior of home showing cedar weatherboards, schist column and plaster cladding.

Cedar weatherboards and schist stone detailing provide a contrast. O'Neil says he selected the Rockcote system because it provided a visual relief to the strong textures of cedar and schist.

Rockcote is a complete exterior plaster cladding solution that is applied by qualified, registered plasterers. It is covered by Rockcote Systems' 15-year performance guarantee and five-year workmanship guarantee.

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Exterior view of two storey home with plaster cladding and cedar weatherboard chimney.

For further information, contact Rockcote Systems, phone (0800) 50 70 40. Email: mike@rockcote.co.nz, website: www.rockcote.co.nz.

Story by: Trendsideas

28 Apr, 2006

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