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is that yes to both questions haha?

Got two questions! 1. is it actually necessary to add a topcoat silicone render? Could I technically just paint the basecoat? 2. Can I mix brands? E.g using EWI basecoat and then K-Rend on top?

Some sections definitely look more like that but a bit uneven in other places like in the photo I took

I didn't! It was our builder, not sure if he actually used that float though... There's tools everywhere! I don't think he's used EWI before, mainly Krend

just got back and got a quick pic. I wouldn't say 'heavy' but definitely grainier than I thought it would be... It's the sandy look to it that looking off against my existing house walls.

I'll grab some pics when home Yep spot on, it's 1.5mm... we were expecting a little bit of texturing but was not expecting it to be so obviously grainy. Well, looks like I'm just going to have to deal with it if it means I have to rip back and reapply it all again because that's a no go for me.

We just had some EWI silicone render topcoat done to our extension and not quite happy with the overall grain size as it doesn't quite match up with the rest of our house. Is it possible at all to run over the topcoat with a smaller grain size topcoat to help make it smoother and less 'grainy'...

No it'll be contracted. I'm actually unsure, it was picked up by my builder. EWI just states it can be used on cement boards. We spoke with them on the phone and they seemed okay with it all but we didn't discuss a way to vent the bottom where it joins the old extension. Just need to work...

Any idea how we can achieve this whilst trying to match up the renders of the new and old extension? We are using EWI base and top coats which they state are good to use on all cement boards. I did just realise I forgot to buy some primer though

I make commercial illustration and animations for brands basically!

Hi there! I'm Ollie from SW UK, I'm just a DIYer who is learning as I go along, currently undertaking a timber frame build with builders. I'm actually an animator by trade. Thanks for having me here!

Sorry totally forgot to introduce myself. I'm Ollie and new to this forum :)

Best I can show as the other side is covered in tarp.

We're currently building a timber frame extension on top of our existing extension which is rendered. I know I can cement board then render over the timber frame but what's the best way to deal with the section where the timber frame meets the old extension but keep a cavity open for drainage if...