lime rendering

Hi We are mid-build of our new kitchen extension made of concrete /bricks (1940s semi). Builder is pushing us to go for K-Render as opposed to traditional sand cement due to the lower maintenance and colour options available. However, I have read mixed reviews of K-Render including higher cost...

Hi, I have a damp solid brick gable end wall on an early 1900's semi that needs a re-render (ideally in lime). Located in Sutton, Surrey with pics in a previous thread (more available): https://www.plasterersforum.com/threads/re-render-advice-gable-wall-victorian-semi.86442/ Had a few...

We have some builders currently half-way through lime rendering for us. They've finished scratch coat ... but: -> I think without wetting bricks first -> have nailed hessian to this overnight (into the brick) until temperature consistently back to 5'c from Monday onwards What impact is this...

Hi, I have the inside of a stone wall to render The wall suffers from penetrating damp. The intention is to use a lime render coat then make a stud frame sat off the wall. The original lime mortar is quite crumbly hence just want to put a coat over it. What is the best way to apply the render...

This is to introduce our highly breathable lime based renovation render Rasolite. Rasolite is a high performance breathable one skim coat for buildings with sound, but ageing existing painted or plain facades, including painted renders in need of restoration. It has exceptionally good bonding...