Recent content by stevenhunter

No joy Not getting much joy with this - a couple of no shows after messages via this forum. Can anyone provide recommendations of trustworthy reliable contacts in this area e.g. Bristol, Clevedon, North Somerset?

With regards to likely cracking of sand/cement render, does this justify extra cost of K-rend or similar? I've read mixed reports that K-rend isn't all that it's cracked up to (excuse the pun), and that lime added to sand/cement render would give it flexibility to cope with some movement. What...

Thanks for the replies. To clarify, there is not currently an air gap. I guess in the 70's you could get away with that! So build up inside -> outside is currently: plasterboard - vapour membrane - studwork (70mm) with mineral wool between studs - plywood - membrane - render. Based on 70mm...

Thanks for reply! The quotes provided were roughly as follows: 1) remove existing render, add new timber studwork over existing sheathing, extra insulation between studs, board over new studwork/insulation, render over this:approx £22k + VAT; 2) EWI fixed over the top of existing render and...

House is nr. Clevedon, off M5 south of Bristol.

1970's timber frame house alpine rendered directly onto ply sheathing. Some tile cladding on front (first floor only) to be removed. Existing render cracked in a few places. Have had quotes from builders and EWI experts, both very high. Wondering whether we can batten over existing render...