This project was an old farmhouse that was originally built in the 1800s. The customer had already knocked off the existing render which had failed. With the age of the property lime render was the ideal system for this one. The customer wanted to keep the character on this one so need beads were allowed. […]
As always the first part of any render job is sheeting up. Yes it takes along time and can be tiresome but it saves a lot of time at the end. Every window, gutter, soffits etc. The next step was the beading. We always stick beads on never nailing as a nail fixing can bend […]
As always the first jobs was to sheet the floor and windows. Next was a full anti fungal wash all of sides needed to be done throughly. The next job was to pull off the plastic cladding then strengthen up the timbers and counter Barton the areas ready for render boarding. After all boards were […]
The first job as always was to sheet up the floor as it would all be easier cleaning at the end of the job. Secondly as there was no knocking off was to bed the beads. This job had a high damp course. We used a laser level to get perfectly plumb beads. Next we […]
Is 2021 They Year To Give Your Home A Facelift? Does your property looks dated? Maybe your home is suffering with damp issues. Maybe your home just looks unsightly etc etc etc…….. Rendering is a great way to transform the look your property. As well as adding an insulation layer and making the home water […]
If you have bare brick / block walls when it comes to getting a professional finish. There are two options either drylining or traditional wet plastering. It’s essential to get the correct materials in order to complete the job to the highest standards. In this blog we concentrate on drylining. Drylining or dot and dab […]
Thin coat render is a modern coloured render finish. Very flexible and less crack resistant. Breathe able and available in different grain sizes and any colour. Applied as the finish part of the system. Comes pre mixed by manufactures of choice. Silicone Silicone thin coat is most popular . Premium modern and sleek. With its […]
Fibre glass mesh is an essential part of our render systems. Fibreglass mesh is a key component that holds the system together. Without it your missing out on strength and are more liable to cracking. Mesh is made from fibreglass this type of mesh is widely used in rendering. For wall reinforcement, external wall insulation […]
Have you ever noticed the wallpaper peeling back in places? Or the paint work flaking off the walls at home. Not to worry approved plastering systems are here to help. With tell tale signs and ways to prevent it. If you do notice damp issues it is also better to deal with problem sooner rather […]
There are lots of houses and buildings that would benefit from an EWI system. We know our heating and lack of insulation contributes to our carbon footprint. EWI is a great way to upgrade the look and efficiency of your home So what is a EWI System and why should we have one? EWI insulates […]