New Build Exterior — Marewa, Napier
This was a brand-new home in Marewa, in central Napier, and we were brought in to paint the full exterior. New builds are some of our favourite work: a clean slate, no old paint to fight, and the chance to set the finish up right from the very start. This one paired red vertical-groove cladding with white weatherboard and trim for a sharp, modern look.
Prepping new cladding properly
Even on a brand-new build, the prep is what makes the finish last. We filled all the nail holes with PAL Contract Filler, sanded everything back, and gapped where it needed it, then primed over the filler so none of it telegraphs through the topcoat later on. The EnduroGroove vertical cladding got the same care, so the grooves stay crisp and the joins sit flush under the paint.
A brushed and rolled finish in Resene Lumbersider
We brush and roller our exteriors rather than spray them. It takes longer, but it means any future touch-up blends in cleanly instead of needing a whole section re-coated. For this home we laid down two coats of Resene Lumbersider Low Sheen, a durable waterborne finish, with the red cladding standing out against the white trim. The result is a clean, even finish on a home that's ready for its first owners.
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