There are a variety of factors to take into account when deciding on the price to render a house. Due to this complexity, this article will address the question of how much to render a house in the most general sense, aiming to show you how reduce the cost. The article will also elaborate on...Read More

When deciding on whether or not to render your property cost is always a major factor. Rendering a property is not always the cheapest option short term however long term it is probably the best option. The rendering prices vary due to the following factors; Quality of the workmanship – a high standard rendering company...Read More

Depending on the reason you want to paint your rendered walls it is always a good idea to firstly brush it down with a broom and remove and loose particles. If you are looking to keep to keep the current colour on the render then you can simply seal the render with a water seal...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

Paint removal from enriched architectural surfaces is a sensitive area. Firstly, removal erases the historic record embodied in the paint layers. Secondly, physical damage to the underlying material can and often is caused by either the cleaning agent or the tools used. Where plasterwork is concerned, no matter how sensitively undertaken, removal of softened paint...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

Sand and cement rendering has three serious disadvantages: structurally, sand and cement is inflexible so it is prone to cracking. During situations where the sand and cement rendering material experiences extreme weather such as during Summer or Winter, large temperature changes causes the render to expand (Summer) and contract (Winter) abruptly, resulting in cracks. Once...Read More

Renders have many uses, they are not used solely on their ability to make a property look more attractive. Many renders are not only designed to be used on parts of a building where there is a damp course, but may be used in older properties. Older buildings may not have a damp proofing course...Read More