Bagged renders

[wiganlad]

I've taken on a sand and cement render job. But naturally I want to put my machine to use. Is there a bagged render I can buy/ use that will give an equal Finnish to s&c . I've used webber OCR and I seem to remember it not being as fine as s&c . Cheers

 

[Gibbo]

Stick with ocr

 

[Rigsby]

I use OCR and get a perfect flat finish sometimes too flat and smooth. Once you have used it you will not want to go back to hand ball again. 2 passes to avoid slump issues.

 

[User___removed]

As the others guys say.there is CPI render but its a nightmare to source.ocr is a good product

 

[wiganlad]

Mesh ? Thickness of beads to used

 

[User___removed]

Depends on the substrate lad.on new build I mesh stress area's,on renovation jobs ,eg dodgy bricks,stonework I will use it for sure.although I will offer it to who ever is paying and give them the choice with the the cost difference.a couple quid a m2 will make a difference if tendering with others not using.
I use 10mm beads dabbed on giving about a 12mm coat in 2 passes.will possibly slump/crack if put on in one go.

 

[Gibbo]

15 mm beads lee ocr should be 16 mm thick to avoid ghosting