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...Read More

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...Read More

The life of a render system depends on many factors. The substrate it is applied on may have more movement compared to others whilst the type of render may be a huge factor in how long it lasts. It’s best to understand the types of render that can be applied to a property. A sand...Read More

The simple answer is yes. There are many ways that a company can underestimate rendering. Firstly, they do not hire qualified staff. Getting the right people to do the rendering is vital as there is a misconception on how easy rendering is. The idea is that render can be thrown onto a wall within a...Read More

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