There are many things you can do to be bring an old static caravan or holiday home back to life.

It’s easier than you think; they are made of mainly hardboard and ply with an aluminium exterior to weather proof it.

So here CNC are proud to present our top tips to modernise your static caravan or holiday home.

The Interior – Static Caravan or Holiday Home

The interior is fairly easy work for the DIY enthusiast. However, if don’t feel up to challenge there are a multitude of companies that offer this type of work.

If you need to replace the kitchen/bathroom areas this doesn’t have to be expensive and you will find most kitchen and bathroom units can be picked up for a bargain price at local DIY stores. An exception to this is shower units. Most of these will be a smaller size caravan style which can be sourced online.

Soft furnishings are easily found online, we would recommend replacing these with made to measure sofa cushions and curtains. The seating areas are built in and are very similar to those in touring caravans with the storage areas underneath and extra pull out style beds.

Carpets, lino and even laminate flooring can give a wonderfully fresh feel and are always worth replacing when modernising your static home.

The Exterior – Static Caravan or Holiday Home

This lightweight home is supported on a chassis with support jacks.

Most static homes are situated on holiday parks and tend to have aluminium exteriors; you can easily change the exterior with vinyl cladding, not only does this completely transform your home but offers many benefits. Vinyl cladding gives a fresh, modern look whilst adding insulation and weather proofing properties and its maintenance free.
Windows and doors can be a bit of a minefield but there really is no reason for them to be.
We recommend that they are fitted by a professional, the windows are very specific and must be designed for static homes.

They needn’t be replaced unless the units are blown, have condensation or are damaged.

Draft excluding tape or new rubber seals on openings will lengthen their life span, or you may want to fit double glazing, many older type statics are just single glazed.

If you decide on new windows and doors the option is there for you to change sizes or add patio doors onto a veranda to bring the outside in.

Luxury Static Caravan or Holiday Home

An exterior luxury you may want too consider if room allows is a veranda. A lot of homes have these fitted along the length and short side of the home for an extra living space alfresco for the summer months.

They can be of a composite wood style or wood decking type. The composite wood has the benefit of maintenance free and a long life, decking and wood types will require yearly maintenance although less expensive than the composite wood alternative.

If you want to really splash out and guarantee a whole new lease of life you can add a new pitched lightweight tiled roof, this makes a beautiful transformation to the whole exterior and a holiday retreat you will not want to leave. We advise that you ensure you have lightweight tiles fitted, they are specifically designed for this type of dwelling – as the name suggests ‘lightweight’.

A few top tips to modernise your static caravan or holiday home

All these suggestions are great places to start when it comes to improving your home.

There are many companies that offer this type of work or even DIY packages to keep costs down, it really is worth the effort to ensure you have a static caravan or holiday home to enjoy for many years to come.