10 Top Rendering Tips

Having a home rendered has many benefits. In this article, we discuss the benefits of rendering and provide you with some top tips for making sure your home is rendered properly.

Benefits of rendering

Rendering a property helps to protect the building from external factors such as rain and damp that can enter the brickwork (leading to potential structural damage). It also helps to insulate the house so that it stays warmer in the winter.

If you are looking to sell your home then rendering can help as well, as it can add value to your property and make it more appealing to potential buyers.

If you aren’t looking to sell your home then rendering can make your property look much nicer. You don’t usually need planning permission to have your house rendered in the UK although this may be different if your property is listed.

Tips for rendering

Here are some tips for rendering your home:

Seek advice and suggestions

When it comes to rendering your property, there are many factors to consider such as ‘which type of rendering should you use’ and ‘how to reach all areas of the property to render it fully’. Seeking advice from our render experts at M Coatings means that you can understand the challenges and potential issues that might arise before you commit to having your home rendered.

Research rendering products

There are many different types of rendering products, each with different qualities and features. Make sure to understand the different types and how they will impact the way your home will look once the rendering is complete.

Have a budget

Although render will last at least 30 years on a property, it still has a cost associated that you need to make sure you have budgeted for. If you aren’t sure about the costs, get in touch. We would be happy to provide a quote.

Decide when you want the rendering to be done

Unlike painting, it’s possible to render a house during the colder and wetter months of the year. There are still limitations, and rendering can take several weeks to complete. Make sure that you allow suitable time for the work to be done.

Choose a type of render

There are various types of render that you can have on your property. Here are the main types to consider:

• Cement renders are the standard option. Mixed on-site, they are usually applied in several coats.
• Polymer renders are pre-mixed and often pre-coloured.
• Thorough-coloured render products, where the pigment is added in the manufacturing process. This means the walls don’t need to be painted.

Decide on a style of rendering you like

There are various styles of render available. KRend, for example, is a solution that offers over 20 different colours as well as scraped and a smooth texture. The scraped texture can give a more traditional look to your home while the smooth texture helps to maintain a more modern look.

Fit the rendering style to the surroundings

If you live in a modern housing estate then you might want to apply a render that gives a more modern appearance whereas a home in the countryside with wildlife surroundings will look great with darker colours that fit in with the trees and the rest of the countryside.

If you aren’t sure what style and colour render to go with, ask friends and family for their opinions. At M Coatings, we are also happy to provide you with some thoughts and ideas, based on our knowledge of the products and what past customers have chosen.

Be patient

Rendering isn’t something that gets done in a day - no matter how small your house may be. It’s important when rendering to understand that equipment is likely to be in use around the outside of the building for a number of days or weeks. If you are doing the rendering yourself then it could take even longer. Being patient is important and once done, we are sure you will agree that it’s worth the wait!

Leave it to the experts!

Rendering a house completely, does require skill and knowledge to make sure it’s done correctly. The layers need to be applied in the right way so that it is smooth and has a professional finish.

Done professionally, render can last from 30 to 50 years, but this could be less if it isn’t done properly.

At M Coatings, we have many years of experience professionally rendering properties, backed up by our many happy customers. If you would like to find out more, get in touch.

Consider KRend when rendering your home

There are various suppliers of render on the market but at M Coatings, we recommend using KRend products. KRend has been manufacturing rendering materials for many years that are designed for UK homes and the UK weather! Read some options and information we've ut together for you about using KRend for house rendering

For more information on house rendering, get in touch with our house renders and plasterers today.