Rendering porch

[James289324890]

Fairly new to rendering, have only ever done a few small areas before. I can plaster to an ok standard, so I'm hoping that will help me a bit.

I'm going to be tackling rendering my porch and I was wondering if anyone had any advice on my approach.

I'm planning on using a 6:1:1 sand:cement:lime mix.

I have lots of 5mm squared 160g fiber glass render mesh, I was thinking of embedding in to the base coat for a bit of added strength.

Also thinking of using a toothed trowel to get the correct depth.

I'm wondering how to tackle around the windows. I believe some people use a technique with wood batons. I was wondering if I could just put some beading on? If so I was wondering which beading would be best, and the best way of fixing it.

Also there's a section that's just a stack of header bricks next to the window, it seems like a potential weak spot where frost would get behind. I was wondering if it would be ok to just put a stop bead on the outer side.

Appreciate any advice.

 

[malc]

Love that wooden lintel. Forget about the rendering ,your method is 30 years out of date!

 

[Smudger1]

Tv10 mesh for s&c. Needs a scratch coat, free hand with a level Darby into frame reveals. Stick beads on. Make sure you've enough sills over hangs for smooth or dash finishing coat.

 

[James289324890]

Love that wooden lintel. Forget about the rendering ,your method is 30 years out of date!

I'm not even 30 years old yet

 

[bobski]

Fairly new to rendering, have only ever done a few small areas before. I can plaster to an ok standard, so I'm hoping that will help me a bit.

I'm going to be tackling rendering my porch and I was wondering if anyone had any advice on my approach.

I'm planning on using a 6:1:1 sand:cement:lime mix.

I have lots of 5mm squared 160g fiber glass render mesh, I was thinking of embedding in to the base coat for a bit of added strength.

Also thinking of using a toothed trowel to get the correct depth.

I'm wondering how to tackle around the windows. I believe some people use a technique with wood batons. I was wondering if I could just put some beading on? If so I was wondering which beading would be best, and the best way of fixing it.

Also there's a section that's just a stack of header bricks next to the window, it seems like a potential weak spot where frost would get behind. I was wondering if it would be ok to just put a stop bead on the outer side.

Appreciate any advice.

That's some fiddly little sections for someone having their first go.

You'd need to get your suction control sorted, and your depths/thicknesses correct, otherwise it'd look like shite.

 

[Steve Brown]

Too many other aspects to change, roof over hang/cladding clearance, cills,soffit etc.
If you rendered and painted after first winter you'd have loads of staining etc and it would look wank.
Just leave it brickwork as you'll end up regretting it that's for sure.

 

[essexandy]

Too many other aspects to change, roof over hang/cladding clearance, cills,soffit etc.
If you rendered and painted after first winter you'd have loads of staining etc and it would look wank.
Just leave it brickwork as you'll end up regretting it that's for sure.

Is the correct answer.