EPS insulation is not fire resistant. It behaves like other hydrocarbons such as wood and paper when it is burning. When it’s exposed to temperatures around 100*C, it begins to soften, contract and eventually melt. The temperature, duration of exposure to heat and the oxygen availability play a key role in whether or not EPS...Read More

Getting the scaffolding right is vital to getting a great finish to the render. Things that need to be considered include scaffold boards, scaffold tubes and the right lift. The first requirement is for the scaffolding to be one scaffolding board away from the wall. This is because in order to get an even thickness...Read More

The main reason that lime render fails is that it is painted with unbreathable paint. This causes lime render to fail because it traps the moisture and cannot allow it to get out. The lime render has to be painted with lime wash – a breathable paint. When moisture is trapped between the render and...Read More

Yes, this is true. Over the years, countless products and brands have flooded the rendering market, hoping to prove that they have the best rendering product. But how do you choose the right one? Especially with so many competitive prices. One of the ways you can make the right choice is by speaking to a...Read More

The mess from rendering comes down to two things – Workmanship and the system itself. The workmanship is a key part in keeping the mess of render to a minimum. When working on site, it is vital that the renderers keep their work space clean. This space being the area around walls they are rendering....Read More

Many people are confused about what a U-value is or why it is important. In basic terms, a U-Value measures how good a material is at being an insulator. This means that it measures how effective they are from preventing heat from transmitting between the inside and outside of a building. The best insulating materials...Read More

Both a modern render system and a traditional render system bring different things to the table and are two very different systems. All modern render systems are self-coloured (meaning they do not require painting) and have many benefits. An example of a modern render system is a Silicone render system. This system has used modern...Read More

The word “Algae” in the construction industry is used to describe the various organic growths on buildings. Not only can it grow on the render but it can also affect metal, plastic and wood. Algae produces really quickly and only needs sunlight, water and carbon Dioxide to grow. Property location plays a key factor in...Read More

Brick effect render is a render that is made to look like brickwork and gives a wall a pleasant look. It is suitable for refurbishment projects where new brick can’t be used. Application The basecoat is the first coat to go on. It is mixed with water and applied to the wall where brick effect...Read More

The damp conditions in homes and properties encourages the growth of  micro-organisms in particular black mould on the walls The mould then begin to spread from the source of the dampness to regions where there is less dampness by releasing spores into the atmosphere. These airborne spores are thought to be inhaled by unsuspecting household...Read More