Complete Guide and Resources
This page provides you with a complete guide for our rendering services. We advise you on the following:
- What is rendering, and how does it help properties and businesses?
- The benefits of rendering and how rendering improves properties and increases property value.
- The types of rendering and finishes that are available.
- A guide for businesses and which business buildings can benefit from commercial rendering.
- Factors that affect pricing and what to expect when budgeting for your project.
- Our process for rendering that begins once you accept your free, no-obligation quotation.
- Building regulations and planning permission requirements for your rendering project.
- Maintenance and aftercare that is required after installation.
- Additional aspects and frequently asked questions.
The Benefits at a Glance
- Weather protection against the weather.
- Enhanced thermal insulation
- Property value increases
- Aesthetic improvement
- Moisture management and dampness prevention
The main benefit of rendering is that you are able to improve the look and style of your external walls and save money on your energy bills with insulation. Rendering is also known to increase the overall value of the property. As your property is constantly exposed to the elements, your external walls will become damaged over time and will require repair. We also repair older render, as well as provide upgrades and improvements to homes and businesses.
You are also able to completely transform the exterior of your property with rendering. We have many different finishes available to create amazing looks for businesses and homes. We will work with you to decide on the best finish and achieve the best look possible for your property.
What is Render?
Render and rendering are the processes of applying a protective and decorative layer to the exterior walls of buildings. Render is a great solution because it’s strong, it survives elemental damage, and there are many finishes available to achieve the look that you want for the external walls of your property. Render has become a very popular option for businesses and homeowners.
Insulation rendering is another service that we offer, as well as external wall insulation. This is very popular for older homes, especially constructed between 1900 to 1910 or earlier. These properties were not constructed with insulated brickwork or wall insulation and aren’t energy efficient at all in terms of walls. You can lose up to 35% of heat from your walls as they absorb the heat, and this can make properties that are too hot in the summer as the walls absorb heat as well. Insulation rendering saves you significant money on your energy bills, especially if combined with other insulation and your walls aren’t insulated. Get in touch with our team to arrange for your free quote.
The Types and Finishes That Are Available
We work with industry-leading render manufacturers to ensure that you have the best service and products available. We work with:
For finishes and insulation:
Plastered, silicone, and finished renders are available to provide you with the aesthetic that you are looking for when you want to upgrade your external walls. We will discuss all of the options that are available to help you find the best finish that suits you.
How Can Commercial Properties Benefit?
Commercial properties can massively benefit from installing rendering. If you have a client-facing or retail business, then the look of your building is very important. If you install external rendering, then you can expect to save significant amounts of money on your energy bills, especially when combined with other forms of insulation. We work with many different businesses, and all business premises can benefit from rendering.
The Benefits for Homes
Rendering improves the look of your home and makes it more appealing when it’s time to sell. Investing in insulation is also known to increase property value as you save money on energy bills. If your home is looking dated or you don’t like the current style of your home, then rendering is a great choice.
Planning Permission and Regulations – Are These Required?
Rendering typically falls under permitted development, so you won’t require planning permission for your project. For older buildings that are listed or buildings that are in conservation areas, the rules can differ, and you may have to obtain planning permission in order to proceed with your project. We have worked on many different projects, and we will be able to guide you during your free quote as to whether you may need planning permission. In some instances, extreme changes to the look of a property can also require permission depending on the other buildings in the street or surrounding the property. We will advise you on this.
How Much Will My Project Cost?
The price of your project will depend on a number of factors. The amount of wallspace that you are looking to render, whether you choose external insulation or regular rendering and the length of time the project will take affect the cost. We provide all of our clients with fully accurate and comprehensive pricing during their initial free quote. We also have finance options available for those who want to split the cost of investing in rendering and then enjoy all of the benefits without having to pay for their project upfront. Get in touch with our team to arrange for your free quote.
Our Process
We aim to complete your project as efficiently as possible, and we will provide you with guidance as to how long the project will take once you accept your quotation. When you speak with our team, we will discuss your requirements and what you wish to achieve from rendering. We will also discuss the benefits of insulation and whether you want to consider this for your project if you haven’t considered external wall insulation. We will then proceed at a time that suits you to visit your property, and we will then carry out the rendering process.
If render exists and we are replacing this, you can either remove this, or we can arrange to remove the existing render for you. We will then complete your project and provide any aftercare that you may need. Get in touch to arrange for your free quote.
What Might Affect Project Duration?
Rendering needs to be laid at moderate temperatures with limited moisture in the air, where possible. We will work to complete the project as efficiently as possible, but there are some weather conditions where we simply will have to delay the project to ensure that the rendering process is carried out correctly. Examples of extreme weather conditions that can delay projects are:
- Extremely high heat, although we can work at different times of day to try and counteract this.
- Extreme rain or wet weather.
- Ice and snow, as well as freezing conditions.
What Maintenance is Required After Installation?
Little to no maintenance is required after your new render is installed, and we offer a rendering cleaning service if you don’t have the equipment or are happier for our team to keep your render nice and clean when it requires cleaning. Most can be washed with water and a power washer, but it’s important to keep your render clean to ensure that it stays looking its best. You should also carry out regular inspections for damage from the elements and
Can You Help Repair Any Historic Damage?
We also regularly help our clients who have damaged render. In a lot of cases, your render will have to be repaired or replaced. Because render is the first defence against the elements, it will become damaged over time naturally and will eventually require repairs or re-rendering. Extreme temperature changes can make the render become damaged and crack, as well as crumble away. Inferior historic systems are also worse than new systems, so you may decide that your external wall rendering needs some TLC, and this means that you need to replace your rendering. You should also be wary of cheap rendering quotations. These are often too good to be true, as this will use inferior materials and your render can become damaged over time. This and other signs will show that your rendering may need maintenance or replacement.
What Other Signs Do I Need to Look Out For?
Some signs are more obvious than others, but there are clear signs that your current render has become damaged and needs to be repaired or replaced. These signs of damage also show that the render has become unbonded or separated from the external walls, which can cause a whole host of issues.