Textured solid colour

Surface texture has become as important as the colour or design of profiles, according to Renolit, which said the trend is expected to continue.

Textured surfaces create a real painted wood illusion, and as wood species themselves differ so does the range of textured wood embosses available from Renolit Exofol exterior films, the company said.

The surfaces include traditional and structured woodgrains, modern architectural smooth matts, and unique linear designs.

Pebble Grey is a medium-light strength grey with undertones of green and the wood-tick emboss. This colour, introduced just a few years ago, is steadily gaining momentum in the market, Renolit said. Grey continues to be the most popular colour of windows currently preferred by homeowners, with trends indicating a shift towards lighter shades.

Pebble Grey looks stunning within pale cream rendered walls, almost reflecting the natural colours of the surrounding garden lawns and countryside, the company said.

Elegant Ash has irregularly spaced woodgrain pores that give movement to the overall effect. Completed with a matt surface finish it creates a realistic painted wood look. Four grey-neutral colours – Buckingham Grey, Kensington Grey, Windsor and Balmoral – provide mainstream appeal.

Claystone is an original pale sandy fawn colour with a greyish undertone, which benefits from the detailed TruGrain emboss. TruGrain contains fine linear woodgrain pores interspersed by non-planking cathedrals giving movement and variety which accumulate in to a low gloss soft touch surface finish.

Ulti-Matt is an architectural flat matt surface with low gloss and fine structure. It provides a painted/powder coated look to profiles with the additional advantages associated with an exterior film.

Renolit predicts this aesthetic as a surface finish will continue as one of the most sought-after looks for fenestration in the coming years.