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

It can only be applied in the summer The reason people have this misconception is because of the idea that the weather has to be warm in order to render a property. Despite what people think, rendering can be done all year round, however, there are still a few factors which will affect whether or...Read More

The mortar and joints around a coping stone are so important in order to preserve the render on a wall. The top surface of a wall is the most vulnerable point for water to enter a building. Over time, the joints and mortar around a coping stone wear and loosen due to years of weathering....Read More

Although plaster and render have some similarities, there are some key differences that people need to be aware of. Render is applied to the external walls of a property. The main purpose of render is to make the external walls as strong as possible in order to withstand the weather thrown at the property. A...Read More

The first coat (or the scratch coat) is mixed at 5-1. This means 3 sharp sand, 2 soft sand and 1 cement. This coat is applied between 5-6mm. The render is pressed firmly into the wall to ensure that every inch is covered. Once the first coat has been applied, it is then scratched by...Read More

A helibar is a stainless steel bar used to strengthen and stabilise masonry in both new builds and remedial works. Not only is it used to strength and stabilise masonry, it can also be used to create movement joints, to create or repair flat arch lintels and crack stitching. Crack stitching is done by installing...Read More

There are several reasons that render can deteriorate, both naturally and by human activity. As a force of nature, weather is out of the control of all humans and this could be the first problem. The role of render is to protect the main walls of a property from the most extremes of weather; extreme...Read More

Over the years I have noticed that many clients hire someone to render their property based on the fact that they have done a good job in plastering internally one of their rooms or maybe their friend simply recommends a plasterer to them. They do very little research into the render system they want to...Read More