Keeping up appearances: A considered collection of exterior products for the home

From sintered stone to retractable roofs, these products will give your home street appeal.

Sintered stone from Neolith

Neolith's sintered stone combines aesthetic appeal and practical utility. The material's robust structural integrity means it is resistant to heat fluctuations, water, abrasion, fire and UV rays, offering minimal maintenance. Visit website.

Vulcan timber from Abodo

Abodo's Vulcan timber range uses FSC-certified New Zealand Radiata pine, which is thermally modified for enhanced performance. The range offers a variety of pre-coated colours for customisation. Visit website.

Patio skylights from Velux

Adding skylights to an alfresco dining area maximises the space's usability, providing shelter from rain without limiting access to natural light. Velux's diverse product range offers solutions for both new builds and existing properties. Visit website.

Bowral Bricks from Brickworks

The humble and versatile brick was transformed into spectacle in Ponds, a scalloped addition to an Art Deco house. WOWOWA Architecture used four shades of dry-pressed Bowral Bricks to acheive a striking gradient pattern. Visit website.

Seamless drainage from Stormtech

Threshold drains enable door sills to be drained while also allowing internal and external floor surfaces to be flush for a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Stormtech's drainage system is available in a variety of grate styles and colour finishes, offering design flexibility. Visit website.

Shake profile tiles from Gerard Roofing

Shake is a pressed steel roof tile that offers the organic texture of tile while retaining the strength of lightweight steel construction. An interlocking design provides strength and durability. Visit website.

Thermory Ignite cladding by McCormacks

The dragon-scale texture of Thermory Ignite is created by embossing and tinting thermally modified spruce wood. Inspired by Yakisugi - Japanese burnt cedar - Ignite achieves a similar quality but is produced using a flame-free technique. Visit website.

Sintesi retractable roof from Aluxor

The Aluxor Sintesi is a durable, all-weather retractable roofing system designed to create habitable outdoor spaces, regardless of changing weather conditions. Wide spans suit homes of different scales, and integrated LED lighting options enable customisation. Visit website.

Modular garden lighting by Edglit

Edglit's garden lighting provides continuous linear light to enhance outdoor spaces after dark. Different colour options allow you to define and frame garden beds, up-light trees or create seamless path navigation, and to control settings via smart device. Visit website.