I have noticed that although self coloured render is not new to the external rendering industry to the average person it is. The reason for this is because the general population is not required to know much about rendering as it does not affect their lives much. However when the external render of their property...Read More

Hair and other fibers have been added to lime and gypsum plasters to give greater strength to these nibs and stop them breaking off. For the reinforcement of lime plasters and renders, it is recommended that hair should be strong, long and free from grease or other impurities. Ox hair is the preferred choice but horse, goat,...Read More

Lath and plaster on timber framework Lath and plaster walling techniques (see right) were commonly used from the early eighteenth until the mid twentieth century for internal, non-load-bearing walls. The laths are horizontal strips of wood (normally about 25mm by 6mm (1 by 1/4 inch)) fixed by nails to vertical upright timbers forming the framework...Read More

There are many reasons for building a wall such as to ensure that your home and/ or property is secure as well as to improve the appearance of your home and/ or property. There are so many types of walls constructed such as brick walls, concrete walls and fences but the popular and common choice...Read More

You may be wondering what are beads? There are different types of beads but most are designed to achieve the perfect finish and ...Read More

Cement render is a really popular way of finishing the exterior of new build properties in the UK because it’s one of the most economical ways to finish a home and it’s also highly attractive. Another benefit of rendering is that rendering is a straightforward technique to employ which almost anyone can learn to render...Read More

Silicone rendering may be a possible solution for: property owners who have to unnecessarily spend large amounts of their income on heating due to dampness being present within the structure of the property If you live in a house where damp is a problem property owners who are unable to insert insulation into the cavity walls. Note...Read More

The question of how long a rendering lasts is a complex question because there are so many factors  involved.  Often, the questions relating to how long rendering lasts often fail to take into account the many problems associated with certain types of rendering and some of the benefits of others. We will start with the...Read More

Renders come in many different types and some of the more recent acrylic and other modern renders are manufactured. For someone who wants to know how to make a render, they will find themselves bewildered and overwhelmed  by the large amount of articles and websites containing information about the cement mortar and lime renderings. It...Read More

All cement renders irrespective of how they are formulated will eventually develop surface cracks due to the nature of cement curing and hardening. Sand and Cement renders are highly alkaline, rigid and brittle surfaces that develop surface cracks through cement shrinkage and thermal expansion & contraction from daily temperature fluctuation. Sand and Cement Render is...Read More