Rendering has come a long way over the years.
From the materials we use to the various types of rendering now available, customers now have a choice when it comes to improving the external aesthetics of their home.
And this is a significant benefit if you’re thinking about rendering external walls. With the right rendering solution, you can enhance the value of your property, instantly transforming the look of your home.
However, rendering exterior walls is subject to weathering and erosion and does require a team with experience in this area, all of which we will cover in the guide below.
If you have any questions or would like any further information following on from this guide, make sure to speak to the team at Royal Rendering
Rendering is a way of applying a protective finish to the outside walls of your home. Offering a smooth or textured appearance, it is weather-resistant and can protect against damp, while also offering good insulation.
Typically made up of sand and cement or a flexible polymer render, it is a mix that is applied by spraying or trowelling onto external brickwork and surfaces to provide a sleek finish.
Helping to hide unsightly signs on brick and blockwork and creating a modern finish rendering helps to improve a property's performance.
A highly versatile solution that can be smooth in appearance or even applied to imitate a brickwork appearance, rendering options can now be tailored to your property’s requirements.
Rendering does require an initial basecoat and then either a thin coat or a scratch coat as a topcoat.
The various types of renders available include:
Lime render – offering a textured or patterned finish, lime rendering is primarily used on older properties. A more flexible material, this render is a combination of lime and sand that allows moisture to escape, resulting in less cracking than cement render.
Silicone-based renders – offering a smooth and sleek look, this type of rendering is perfect for modern homes. Self-cleaning, durable, water-resistant, and requiring low maintenance, silicone-based renders have a long lifespan. A significant disadvantage is that this type of render has high upfront costs.
Traditional cement render – often requires 2 to 3 coats to achieve the right level of consistency, cement render can be painted but will need to be repainted in order for it to keep looking fresh. Cement rendering is the most cost-effective rendering solution, but it's important to note that it is prone to cracking over time.
Acrylic render – used as a topcoat to provide a longer lasting finish, acrylic render is flexible, resistant to cracking, comes in a range of colours, and is quick to apply. However, acrylic render can peel, is not breathable, and is not an ideal solution to damp-prone walls.
Monocouche render – a cement render that is mixed with water and then applied to external surfaces. Easy to clean and modern, this type of rendering is also quick to apply. The downside of monocouche rendering is that it is prone to cracking, costly to repair if damaged, and is not always suitable for all wall types.
Note: The price of rendering will depend on the size of the area, the condition of the wall, access requirements, weather, timescales, and if the building is listed.
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All surfaces absorb and release moisture, whether this is caused by rainfall or humidity levels. House rendering allows for moist air to escape through the walls better and prevents internal condensation, which is a big benefit to homeowners.
Following on from this, rendering can also help to prevent damp. It's important to note that it can't eradicate it completely, but it can help to prevent it. Adding an extra layer and coating onto a property, rendering helps to protect buildings from external elements by blocking the path for water to get in.
External rendering can also help to improve a property's thermal performance, working to help keep your home warm when it's cold outside and cool during the summer months, as the type of polymers and insulation used helps to prevent heat from escaping. This, in turn, offers you considerable energy savings.
An experienced rendering specialist in Leeds, like ourselves, will always show incredible examples of what a rendered property looks like when complete. Helping to give tired properties a facelift, rendering is also available in a variety of colours, so the choice is truly yours.
Rendering offers longevity. Lasting over 15 years, the right external rendering solution can provide you with peace of mind.
Rendering may not be suitable for everyone, and it's important to speak to an experienced team to have your questions answered relating to `what is rendering a house.`
At Royal Rendering, we tailor house rendering solutions to your property. Providing sound advice, we're open and honest, offering rendering solutions that keep bricks and walls safe from cracks and erosion.
To learn more about external rendering in Leeds and how we can help, call us now on +447463 602256.
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