What Is Rendering?

Rendering is a technique which has been used for centuries, and is the application of a thin layered mixture of cement, sand, and lime plaster to either brick, cement, stone or mud walls of a house. It is a popular practice all over the world, particularly throughout Southern Europe where many different styles can be seen.

Why Render Your Walls?

External Walls -

The main purpose of Rendering an external wall is to provide an extra layer of protection against weather damage and other things which could cause erosion, however it can also help a homes overall insulation (by thickening the walls) and help transform the look of your home, with different application patterns and a finishing coat of paint providing great style!

Internal Walls -

Internal wall rendering is also available, but this is typically much more for aesthetic purposes than exterior, smoothing out walls and providing a great canvas for you to paint and style a room exactly as you wish, whilst assisting with your insulation at the same time.

The Process

When Rendering a wall for the first time it is particularly important that the wall is clean and has nothing growing on it, so all walls are thoroughly cleaned and treated for mould and plant grwoth. A harling coat of aggregate and lime will then be applied and left for a few days to increase the bonding for future coats. After the initial coat has been left to ‘cure’, the first coat of actual render mixture is troweled on – just like plaster – in even coats of around 8-10mm. Our expert team are skilled in the application of render so they know exactly the best way to go about the job, and after a few more days, and a few more coats of render, your walls are fully protected, and your home ready for a lovely lick of paint!