Recent content by omoeko

Hi All. I have a thin coat based render, now I have pigeon poo stain and also clay soil stain after using a drill for a wall plug. Thanks in advance.

What is the way forward ? It hurts that a new render has a ding like this ? Are you saying where new render has been stained with what appears to be soil it cannot be cleaned ?

See the pictures I have some of the left over finish coat material.

Hi All. I have a situation where a new render which completed on tuesday, has had a little ding whilst the scaffold is being taken out. The company that setup the scaffold, I have no info on them and they are not returning calls. The size is about say 60mm circle as pictured, the guy who did...

Hi All. I am looking at my building, the old render has been taken off and stripped down to bricks, in order to save some cash, I would like to ask if its possible to do away with the primer and instead use a sand/cement scratch coat, mixed with 3 in 1 additive and then the thin coat system can...

Excuse my ignorance, what is the difference between K-rend and Weber, is it like Ford& Vauxhall, 2 manufacturers that make cars, both make cars just 2 different badges ?

Thanks for the observation, is there a better option which offers better value for money ? Also, this kind of rendering can it be done in the current weather we have ? I also have brick at the bottom of my building, for like say 700mm from DPC, the previous owner painted it red, I intend to use...

Hi Everyone, So this is what we have already. Looking from the outside Membrame 25mm Battens Membrame 12mm Ply 100mm Studwork frame with 90mm insulation inside it OSB 3 board on the inside Insulated plasterboard One supplier that I spoke to speced the following. render board -...

I do believe what you guys say, afterall you are the Pro's. I am just here to learn and educate myself so I can make informed decisions.

Hi All. My builder has recommended that we use K rend for my timber frame side and rear extension. He said although sand/cement is cheaper, the weather and the fact that its a timber frame which is subject to movement would mean K-rend is a better option (Avoid cracks). My questions are as...

Whilst I appreciate the advice.the fact is, it's my house and I finish it however I want. The fact that I'm here asking questions doesn't mean anyone has to get all s*lly and act/type like a hard nosed d#ck on a faceless forum.

Hi All. Just planning an external render using sand cement, scratch coat and also final coat. In the current weather, what kind of material to use. The thickness I need to achieve is 20mm, what kind of mix do I need to have, what kind of waterproofer. Is waterproofer same as a plasticier. I...

I am trying to see what is involved before I decide. Do you have any ideas on my questions ?

Hi All. Just planning an external render using sand cement, scratch coat and also final coat. In the current weather, what kind of material to use. The specification is for a 20mm thickness I have the 45mm stainless steel angle bead. Also plan to use angle beads for window corners. If I was...

Thanks for this, I am considering it. Please do confirm that the sketch is correct. Also, on the render carrierboard can one render it rather than thincoat ? I just like the flexibility of paint.