Render can transform the appearance of a property and add a protective finish to external walls. Choosing the right system for the wall construction is important.
Ecoficiency prepares and renders external walls on homes, extensions and commercial buildings.
Rendering services
- Sand and cement render
- Silicone and through-coloured render systems
- Render on new extensions
- Repairs and patching of existing render
- Preparation for painting existing render
Choosing a suitable render
Different walls need different treatment. Older solid-wall properties may need breathable materials, while modern blockwork suits a wider range of systems.
Weather affects rendering. Work is planned around suitable temperatures and dry conditions for application and curing.
Rendering more than a certain proportion of a wall, or changing the external appearance, may need approvals in some areas. Check with your local authority, especially in conservation areas.
How rendering projects typically run
- Survey. Check wall condition and construction.
- Specify. Recommend a suitable render system and finish.
- Prepare. Remove loose material, fit beads and treat surfaces.
- Apply. Apply coats as specified by the system.
- Finish. Final texture, colour and clean-up.
Materials & finishes
- Smooth, scraped and textured finishes
- Through-coloured renders that reduce the need for repainting
- Breathable lime-based options for suitable older walls
