About APS UK Ltd
Commercial, Industrial & Domestic
Our Head Office is located in Bristol but APS UK cover the United Kingdom. The majority of our work is centered around the South West, South Wales and M5 corridor but are we happy to talk to you about any project.
We have a strong team of expert craftsmen who are all fully trained, insured and up to speed with the latest applications and health and safety training. Be it a domestic house external render or internal plastering to managing a new build housing estate to commercial projects APS UK have the knowledge and expertise.
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External Wall Insulation
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Domestic Rendering
Render Specialists Bristol
APS UK are regarded as one of the UK’s leading plastering contractors and experts in the field of rendering.
For any sized project call us for more information or to discuss your requirements.
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What is Render and How Does it Benefit My Property?
Rendering is a service that is used to improve the external walls of properties to improve their look and to defend the property against elemental damage. Rendering is commonly used for older properties to improve their aesthetic and to improve insulation. External wall insulation can also be added, should you require this to increase your property’s thermal efficiency. This saves you money on your energy bills and makes a faster return on your investment. Rendering has become more and more popular, especially in combination with external wall rendering to improve your property value and save you money each year on your energy bills. And with finance available to help offset the original cost of your investment in manageable monthly repayments, there’s never been a better time to invest in rendering.
Saving Money on Your Energy Bills
Your walls lose on average up to 30 to 35% of the total heat of your property. This results in huge heat loss in the winter and makes your heating a lot less energy efficient. Investing in external wall insulation with rendering saves you money on your energy bills, especially if you have an older property and/or you combine your external wall insulation with other insulation products. Because you are investing in your property’s energy efficiency, external wall insulation is known to increase property value.
Which Properties Are Appropriate For Rendering?
Rendering is a service that is used to improve the external walls of properties to improve their look and to defend the property against elemental damage. Rendering is commonly used for older properties to improve their aesthetic and to improve insulation. External wall insulation can also be added, should you require this to increase your property’s thermal efficiency. This saves you money on your energy bills and makes a faster return on your investment. Rendering has become more and more popular, especially in combination with external wall rendering to improve your property value and save you money each year on your energy bills. And with finance available to help offset the original cost of your investment in manageable monthly repayments, there’s never been a better time to invest in rendering.
Render can be repaired and replaced if it has already been laid, and over time, it’s likely to become more damaged as it defends your property against the elements. We have helped many of our clients repair and replace rendering, and this is one of the other core services that we offer. But what are the clear signs that your render is in signs of disrepair and needs to be repaired or replaced?
Because your render is protecting your property, the obvious signs that your render has become damaged are visible cracks or damage on the exterior of your property. Massive differences in temperature cause warping for the render, and this causes cracks, which can get worse over time. Your render may also just look a lot worse for wear, which is a clear sign that you need to arrange for repairs or complete replacement of the render itself. Damp spots can also be apparent, and this is where the render has been compromised and which could cause other problems, especially if damp is allowed to penetrate the property. This can pose a number of issues, so it’s important that the render is repaired if you do notice damp starting to appear.
Algae appearing on your render is another sign that it may be in need of repair. This is an indicator, along with the other issues, that the render is likely no longer bonded to the wall. Flaking and peeling are other common issues with older render that shows loss of adhesion, and the render will likely be in need of repair. We will provide you with accurate advice on whether your render can be repaired or if it will require replacement. Get in touch with our team to arrange for your free quote.
Rendering is used to improve brickwork, stone and masonry. These materials were used on historic properties in the late Victorian Era and early 1900s, but also featured on many different types of homes that are older than this. These properties may still feature original stone or repairs over the years. This means that they aren’t up to standard in terms of modern efficiency, and they likely look dated if they haven’t been upgraded or repaired very frequently.
Render allows you to keep the wonderful natural look of the stone or brickwork whilst protecting it from the elements. There is a wide range of different finishes to choose from that can then be used to improve the external look of your property. The choice is yours. You can render any brickwork and stone, so you can also render walls that aren’t attached to the property. If you want to improve your property with rendering, then get in touch to arrange for your free quote.
External wall insulation (EWI) is a protective layer that insulates the outside of your walls. This is then followed by a protective layer of rendering, which protects the insulation as well as the property from the elements. As older properties likely do not have insulation installed, external wall insulation is a great way to save money on your energy bills. With up to 35% of heat being lost in the winter, you are effectively making your heating system 35% more efficient. You will heat your home for less amounts of time and this can provide you with substantial savings on your energy bills, which makes a great return on your investment.
We highly recommend that you combine rendering with external wall insulation if you are looking to render the external walls of your property. As you are already investing in rendering, you can add another layer of insulation that saves you money on your energy bills. Investing in insulation is also known to increase the overall valuation of your property, which makes it easier to sell your property, and you can ask for more when it’s time to sell. We also have finance available, which lets you pay for your external wall insulation and rendering with manageable monthly repayments. You will then make a return on your investment, and by increasing your property value and you don’t have to pay for your external wall insulation and rendering in one upfront payment.
We recommend that you remove any old render yourself to prepare for the project, but we can help with this should you require it or if it seems difficult to remove the render itself from the wall. If the render is chipped or damaged, then it should come away from the wall. Laying render and the finishes require moderate temperatures. Temperatures that are not too hot or too cold. Extreme temperatures will cause issues with drying, so it’s best that the rendering process is carried out in mild temperatures and conditions. With cover, rendering can be carried out in the rain, but extreme rain will also likely delay the project. We will advise you on the conditions and any likely delays should they occur during your project.
Rendering is used for brickwork and stone and is used on all properties that are constructed with this material. You can also render external walls that are brick and stone. As you are rendering the property, many choose to add external wall insulation as well.