K-rend, Weber and StoRend Render
The K-Rend silicone render incorporates silicone water repellents within the cement render mixture. This silicone technology imparts a high degree of water repellency to the render surface whilst allowing water vapour (air) to pass through the render allowing the substrate to breathe. The reason for this is because the silicone component is hydrophobic (water hating) and doesn’t interact […]
Lime Render
Are you looking to render your property with lime render? Lime render has been used for centuries as a building material, and for good reason. This versatile and durable material has stood the test of time and continues to be a popular choice for construction and renovation projects. What is Lime Render? External lime render, […]
Can you render over pebbledash?
If you have a pebbledash exterior on your home, you may be wondering if it’s possible to render over it. The short answer is yes, you can render over pebbledash render. However, there are some important factors to consider before undertaking this project. In this article, we’ll explore the process of rendering over pebbledash render […]
Understanding U-Value for External Wall Insulation
When it comes to energy efficiency, one of the most important factors to consider is the U-value of your building’s walls. U-value, or thermal transmittance, is a measure of how well a material allows heat to pass through it. In simpler terms, it measures how well your walls are insulated. In this article, we will explain […]
Can you render over paint?
The simple answer is no. You cannot render over paint. We understand that not everyone has a large budget and people would be looking to save money where they can but rendering over paint is not one of them. We get a lot of calls where people assume that we can render over paint and […]
Is it cheaper to remove the render and re-render or to restore the brickwork?
Removing render and re-rendering is a great way to remove old and tired render and re-applying it to make the walls of your property to look nice. It is as simple as it sounds. The costing of this will be to remove render and re-render. Re-rendering can cost anything between £40-£80/sqm and removing the render […]
Covid-19 Update
Given the current coronavirus situation, we are currently operational although not at our maximum capacity. We are keeping to strict social distancing guidelines and have requested that our workforce follow these guidelines too. We will not be able to carry out any work on any sites that are not following social distancing guidelines provided by […]
What is a rainscreen cladding?
A rainscreen is a thin panel which is part of a double-wall construction that can be used to form the exterior of a building. The purpose of a rainscreen is to prevent large amounts of water from penetrating the wall. There are two types of rainscreens; Drained and Ventilated rainscreen cladding systems allow any penetrating […]