When considering a house
rendering that you want to apply to the outer walls of your home, you should be
aware of the options that you have and which ones are best suited for your
walls and home.
Below are just some of the most common renders available. Review
them and then chat to a qualified professional about how to get
started.
CEMENT RENDER
Cement renders are some of the most durable types of renders
available. Stronger than a lime render, this sealed or painted render can
provide additional support to a building when applied. It helps prevent the
penetration of dampness or water through exterior walls.
Using a cement (most common is Portland cement) render is not
recommended for an older home as it’s extremely rigid and could crack or break
easily.
Cement renders are a popular option for builders and homeowners
alike as they are a more cost-effective option compared to lime or polymer
renders, cures quicker than most and is typically easier to apply. This is one
of the most popular rendering options.
LIME RENDER
Sometimes referred to as a traditional ‘natural hydraulic lime
render,’ or ‘NHL’ for short, this has been utilised on all types of buildings
for many years. Of all the options available to your walls, this one provides
the most breathable render product available, as it’s capable of expanding and
contracting with the surface of whatever building it coats. This makes it one
of the best choices for wooden or older buildings and surfaces.
POLYMER RENDER
This type of render is relatively new. White cement polymer
renders utilises a silicone water repellent as an essential part of the rendering
process. While it repels water easily on the surface, it still allows water
vapour to pass through it and lets the substrate beneath it breath with ease.
This type of render could be used on most brick and wooden
homes.
MONOCOUCHE RENDER
‘Mono,’ meaning one or singular and ‘couche,’ being French for
diagonal, put together means, “single layer.” As a render, it provides
protection from weather and adds decorative elements.
This modern type of rendering does not require a base coat and
is often considered a good fit for new buildings and properties. Monocouche
renderings are available in a wide range of colours through adding lime or
polymer renders.
INSULATED RENDER
This special type of render is a type of ‘exterior wall
insulation,’ or ‘EWI’ that can reduce your homeowner’s carbon footprint. Up to
a third of a building’s heat can be lost through walls that aren’t insulated
properly. When a wall has no room for a cavity wall insulation, such as
buildings with solid walls, single skin walls, steel or timber framed walls, or
prefabricated concrete panels, an exterior wall insulation or insulated render
is often the best choice to insulate your home.
ACRYLIC RENDER
This render is only used as a finishing coat for previous
renders. It contains aggregates, a material formed from fragments or particles
loosely compacted together, for design purposes in order to provide a texture
that isn’t flat. The size of the aggregates can vary, depending on the
appearance you want to achieve. In addition, an acrylic rendering can be used
to help seal the surface of the render and surface beneath it and can also be
used to help hide alterations or unwanted defects.
When you’re looking to add some value to your home, consider
have your house exterior rendered. Whether you’re looking to increase the
monetary value or the structural value, this is an excellent option to ensure
your home can weather the years ahead.
To learn more about the Rendering service in Brentwood we offer, please contact with us . We look forward to hearing from you soon!
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