01 · Exposure conditionRequires consultation
This decision is covered only in part, or for a different situation; ask ELS about yours.
The ten decisions that shape an exterior envelope.
WPC is the visible finish, never the waterproofing, drainage correction, ground treatment or structural subframe beneath it. Each decision below shows its status: Available now, Requires consultation or Coming soon. Open a comparison where there is one; for the rest, ask ELS. A preference you note here is not a confirmed specification until it is measured and agreed.
10 decisions to settle in this room6 require consultation4 coming soon
02 · Decking substructureComing soon
You are choosing what the deck stands on: concrete battens, aluminium joists, galvanised steel or an approved support system. There is no comparison of these yet; settle it with ELS in consultation. Next: start with the Ground Condition Check, then ask ELS.
03 · Decking boardComing soon
You are choosing the decking board: solid or hollow WPC, its width and groove pattern, or a timber-look finish. There is no comparison of these yet; settle it with ELS in consultation. Next: tell ELS the finish you prefer.
04 · Deck drainage and ventilationComing soon
You are choosing how the deck drains and breathes: board gaps, deck slope, drainage outlets and a ventilated space under the boards. There is no comparison of these yet; settle it with ELS in consultation. Next: tell ELS where the deck will sit.
05 · Wall-cladding systemRequires consultation
Installing a standalone wall panel is a separate ELS+ scope, only if commissioned after an assessment, and its materials can be quoted by ELS Source, subject to suitability and quotation. This decision is covered only in part, or for a different situation; ask ELS about yours.
06 · Cladding pattern and jointsRequires consultation
This decision is covered only in part, or for a different situation; ask ELS about yours.
07 · Weatherproof wall interfaceRequires consultation
This decision is covered only in part, or for a different situation; ask ELS about yours.
08 · Soffit material and layoutRequires consultation
This decision is covered only in part, or for a different situation; ask ELS about yours.
09 · Soffit servicesRequires consultation
This decision is covered only in part, or for a different situation; ask ELS about yours.
10 · Fixings, trims and maintenanceComing soon
You are choosing how the run is fixed, edged and kept: stainless fixings, aluminium edge trims, a removable-board detail and a cleaning plan. There is no comparison of these yet; settle it with ELS in consultation. Next: tell ELS how you expect to maintain it.
Exterior Envelope