Sand & Cement
Sand and cement rendering is done with an undercoat (scratch coat), and a Top coat which can be finished in a variety of textures and styles. Plinths, drip rails or any other decorative features can also be included. The ratio of the sand/cement mix and the inclusion of lime or other chemical additives such as; Plasticiser, water proofer, SBR, will be selected according to the specific requirements of the project.
Pebble Dash
Pebble dash is achieved by using a thicker render coat over the scratch coat, known as the butter coat, into which a decorative aggregate is pressed in order to give an attractive hard wearing finish that is low maintenance. A wide range of aggregate is available for the finish in a variety of sizes and colours, the render mix can also be coloured to a degree to compliment the aggregate.
Spar Dash
Canterbury Spar, Westbere Spar, Derbyshire Spar and many more examples give that textured finish
Tyrolean
Tyrolean gives a textured render finish that is available in a range of colours. There is no need to decorate so maintenance is low and the finish is hard wearing. This finish gives a new lease of life to older properties.
One Coat Coloured Render
This is a pre-mixed coloured render so the coloured finish is extremely consistent. As with Tyrolean One Coat it is available in a range of colours, it is also silicone enhanced to reduce lime bloom and increase water resistance. This render finish gives a smart clean modern look and is especially good for use on new projects.
Monocouche Render Finish
Monocouche renders are a type of decorative finish applied to the outside of buildings to provide both decoration and weather protection.
The French term monocouche has been adopted by the European render industry, in an attempt to distinguish modern renders and there application methods from those of traditional renders and there application methods. It refers to the development of more advanced render formulations that can be applied in one coat to form and cure as one monolithic layer on the elevation of a building.
The formulation of a monocouche render is distinguished by the use of White Ordinary Portland Cement as a binder which then enables the formulation to be pigmented. The addition of pigments will give a manufacturer the opportunity to produce a colour range and employ the term through colour render as when the product is applied and finished the pigment will bound in place, all the way through the body of the render.
This factor marks the biggest differance between modern renders and tr adi tional renders that utilise grey Ordinary Portland Cement and hence cannot be pigmented successfully. A traditional render would have to receive a coat of paint to achieve a coloured decorative finish.
Ashlar jointing can also be achieved with this product.
Beading
All joints and external edges are protected with beading that is compliant with BS EN 13914 -1:2005, the new standard for external rendering. Our personal preference is to use PVCu beads which are also available in a range of colours to tie in with coloured finishes. Stainless steel beading is also available if required.
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