20:20 House

20:20 House is a prominent residential development in the heart of Leeds that required recladding due to the presence of non-compliant cladding across its facade. Originally constructed in 2015, the building needed to be updated following the introduction of the Building Safety Act 2022.

Working with Castles Special Projects, Brick Services supplied 1,000sqm of Hardie® VL Plank Cladding to meet regulation requirements while also providing aesthetic and maintenance benefits.

According to section 2 of the Hardie® VL Plank Cladding BBA certificate (04/4147), when installed on non-combustible substrate, the product is ‘not subject to any restriction in building height or proximity to boundary as defined in the national Building Regulations’.

The project team wanted to refresh the cladding while maintaining the original timber-look aesthetic. To achieve this, they selected Hardie® VL Plank Cladding, which features a surface texture that closely resembles natural wood.

The chosen colour, Anthracite Grey, offers a sleek, contemporary finish that does not fade over time. In contrast to the timber cladding, which had become muddied after a decade of use, Hardie® VL Plank cladding is supported by ColourPlus™ Technology, which means it’s multi-coated, providing a lasting and low maintenance finish.

To complete the look, bespoke NT3 Hardie Trims were supplied in a colour to match the VL boards and installed at each window interval across the building’s elevation.

Working closely with Castles Special Projects, Brick Services specified the Hardie® VL Plank cladding alongside colour-matched crews to create an industrial-style design finish to the installation. The team ensured timely deliveries and provided ongoing technical support throughout the reclad process to ensure this essential upgrade was delivered and installed to manufacturer guidelines.

Now complete, the Hardie® VL Plank cladding provides a modern, robust new frontage that dramatically improves the building’s appearance, performance, and safety credentials.