{"id":30126,"date":"2022-12-07T10:58:13","date_gmt":"2022-12-07T09:58:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/?p=30126"},"modified":"2023-01-12T12:31:07","modified_gmt":"2023-01-12T11:31:07","slug":"the-ultimate-guide-to-rendering-how-its-done-and-other-useful-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/en\/the-ultimate-guide-to-rendering-how-its-done-and-other-useful-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide to Rendering | How it’s Done and Other Useful Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

A technique that dates back nearly 10,000 years, rendering walls is a great way to transform a worn-out building or house. <\/span><\/span><\/span>Providing additional protection for bricks with a flawless finish, read on as we explore the trend for rendering.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

What is rendering?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

In the context of construction, <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>rendering<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a> is the process of covering an exterior wall with lime or cement. <\/span><\/span><\/span>Its purpose is to avoid costly repairs by protecting the brick, extending a wall’s lifespan by ten or twenty years. <\/span><\/span><\/span>Rendering can also prevent moisture and damp from seeping into the walls and add a layer of extra insulation. <\/span><\/span><\/span>Likewise, it can completely transform the look of a home and create a modern facade, particularly if the brickwork is old.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The different types of rendering there are<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Polymer<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/em><\/p>\n

Typically, pre-mixed polymer render is offered in bags with white cement or lime as the base material. <\/span><\/span><\/span>It also consists of plastic-based products that reduce the risk of cracking and is available in a large range of colours.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Acrylic<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/em><\/p>\n

The most common way to use acrylic render is as a thin layer to protect and improve the look of the underlying coat. <\/span><\/span><\/span>Additionally, fibres are added to give a lasting finish and enhance the building with a nice texture.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Silicone<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/em><\/p>\n

Much like acrylic, silicone is a cement-based and long-lasting render. <\/span><\/span><\/span>Some even claim it allows rainwater to wash away dirt, making this render self-cleaning, and unlike acrylic, silicone is breathable too.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Cement<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/em><\/p>\n

Cement render is usually mixed on site and applied in two coats. <\/span><\/span><\/span>This makes it cheap in materials, but it can be labour-intensive. <\/span><\/span><\/span>Cement render is also especially rigid and, therefore, prone to cracking, plus it requires regular repainting to keep it looking good.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

lime<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/em><\/p>\n

An eco-friendly option, lime plaster is great for those looking for ‘breathable’ house rendering. <\/span><\/span><\/span>Flexible, this render is less prone to cracking, so it works well for period homes and adds a more attractive natural quality to the finished look.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Monocouche<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/em><\/p>\n

French for ‘single coat’, Monocouche is a relatively new product in the rendering world. <\/span><\/span><\/span>Offering the flexibility of lime combined with a low-maintenance finish, Monocouche is used by some of Europe’s biggest rendering names.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Colours available<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Render can be painted in any colour you wish or supplied as a through-coloured mix, but this is the most expensive option. <\/span><\/span><\/span>Made from pigment and white Portland cement to produce the desired effect, the colour can be seen throughout the body of the render material. <\/span><\/span><\/span>Without the need for re-painting, a through-coloured mix is \u200b\u200btypically lower maintenance than the paintable option. <\/span><\/span><\/span>Bear in mind, however, that light-coloured renders will need a regular clean in order to stay looking pristine.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Can you use stone or wood cladding with render?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Rendering can often be seen as part of a contemporary scheme with wood or stone cladding to create a modern, striking build. <\/span><\/span><\/span>When used together, it helps to balance the look, add interest, and create an extra weather-resistant barrier.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Do you need planning permission to clad or render a house?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

If you’re looking to render your home, chances are you won’t need any planning permission. <\/span><\/span><\/span>This kind of update typically falls under permitted development, so you won’t need to apply as long as the materials used are of a similar nature to the original build. <\/span><\/span><\/span>Cladding is also generally considered a permitted development, and so it’s allowed, like stone, larch or cedar. <\/span><\/span><\/span>If the property is listed or commercial, however, then you will need to seek planning permission – always check with your local planning department before starting work.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

5 benefits of modern rendering<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

1. It can improve thermal performance<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/em><\/p>\n

Improving a property’s energy efficiency is a really great way to see a reduction in heating bills. <\/span><\/span><\/span>Not only does render provide a slight insulating effect, but it can even boost thermal performance, especially if used with an External Wall Insulation (EWI) system. <\/span><\/span><\/span>When you consider the average house loses half of its heat through the walls (about 40%), this is an excellent step to reducing drafts and improving air tightness. <\/span><\/span><\/span>EWI will also enhance the aesthetic appeal of a build and potentially increase its value – who doesn’t love a sustainable home?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

2. Rendering works for any kind of property<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/em><\/p>\n

No matter whether your property is old or new, you’ll find a render to suit, and, as we touched on, it can affect its efficiency in a positive way. <\/span><\/span><\/span>It should, however, only be applied if the walls are damp-free, don’t forget the whole purpose of render is to keep water away and increase a property’s resistance to weather. <\/span><\/span><\/span>Lime plaster works well with older buildings, and modern cavity walls will also benefit from this breathable version. <\/span><\/span><\/span>If water gets trapped in your walls, damp and mould can build up, which will eventually cause the surface to bubble.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

3. The right one will allow your building to ‘breathe’<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/em><\/p>\n

As we said, getting breathability right is essential if you want your rendering to last. <\/span><\/span><\/span>Although the idea of \u200b\u200ba building that ‘breaths’ may seem a little far-fetched, take it from us they do. <\/span><\/span><\/span>All buildings naturally absorb and release moisture, a result of the vapour from our showers, cooking and breath. <\/span><\/span><\/span>For this reason, the type of render you choose must match the breathability of your walls, or you will trap moisture and end up causing a problem.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

4. Modern render doesn’t crack<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/em><\/p>\n

Most render these days are pretty resistant to cracks, especially those that have a silicone base. <\/span><\/span><\/span>Given this material’s extremely versatile form, it is incredibly high performing and available in a variety of different coloured options. <\/span><\/span><\/span>Although cement render has been known to crack in the past, this is now easily solved with a latex-based bond added into the mix. <\/span><\/span><\/span>By forming a reinforcing polymer, the resistance of cement is increased, and so is its durability too.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

5. It can create a desirable finishing touch<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/em><\/p>\n

Another reason to render is the finishing touch; <\/span><\/span><\/span>it can take a tired-looking house from old to new in a flash! <\/span><\/span><\/span>Nothing beats a smooth, uniform finish, and a modern render will help, especially if you want to blend a new extension into the original building.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Consolidating water-repellent for rendering<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

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