Picture the scene. You pull up outside your 1950s semi in Leicester, the same house you have lived in for years, and for the hundredth time your eye goes straight to the pebbledash. It is patchy, stained, and starting to crack at the corners. The neighbour three doors down had theirs removed last spring. Their…
Short answer: yes, rendering can add genuine value to your house, and in many cases the increase is substantial. A professionally rendered exterior not only refreshes the appearance of a property but also improves its perceived quality, making it more attractive to potential buyers. Industry estimates suggest that high quality rendering can increase a home’s…
Picture a homeowner in Birmingham standing outside their freshly rendered house, colour card in hand, staring at 40 shades that all look vaguely similar in the showroom but somehow feel overwhelming when you are about to commit to one of them for the next two decades. It is one of the most common moments of…
If you have ever stood outside your home and wondered whether your render is still doing its job, you are not alone. It is one of the most common questions we hear from homeowners across Leicester, Birmingham, and the wider Midlands. The honest answer is that well-applied, quality render can last anywhere from 20 to…
Picture this. You walk out to your car on a damp Monday morning and notice the render on your front wall has started cracking again. There are dark patches spreading near the window frames, your hallway feels cold no matter how high the thermostat goes, and the last painter you hired said the paint keeps…
If you’ve been researching render options for your home, you’ve probably come across both silicone render and K-Rend and found yourself wondering what the actual difference is. They sound similar, they’re both described as premium systems, and they both promise long-lasting weather protection. So which one should you choose? The answer is that they’re more…
These photos show a completed external wall insulation and rendering job on a small rear extension in Leicester. The work involved fitting 50mm insulation boards to the external walls, followed by a silicone render finish coat. What was done 50mm insulation boards were fixed to the external masonry walls of the extension. A basecoat was…
The Condition Before Work Began The existing render on the bay window showed a number of problems that are common in older UK properties. The surface had developed widespread cracking and was lifting away from the substrate in several areas. Along the lower section of the bay, directly above the window frame, algae had established…
Silicone Render with Fire Safety Compliance Project Type: Multi-storey residential buildingTotal Area Rendered: 780 sqmRender System: High-performance silicone renderAdditional Works: Fireproof insulation repairs, scaffolding, balcony & bay window waterproofingLocation: UK Project Overview We recently completed a 780 square metre external wall rendering project on a multi-storey residential building in the UK. The works involved the…
We’re making excellent progress on a large-scale wall rendering and insulation project in Birmingham—one of our most ambitious undertakings to date. Project in Progress Our team is currently on-site delivering professional rendering work combined with modern insulation systems. This project showcases our commitment to quality craftsmanship and long-lasting results. The work involves comprehensive surface preparation,…
