Dansouthcoast84
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This looks fantastic.
I really liked your explanation below.
insulated plasterboard internal
screwed direct to structual stud
insulation between stud.
plywood glued and screwed externally.
external will be.
breather membane.
vertical studs nailed to ply into structual studs.
creating a cavity for air flow
insect mesh wrapped around top and bottom openings to prevent vermin.
then instead of eml and sand cement.
screw 12mm aqua panel direct to your vertical studs.
leave 4mm gap between each board and fill with acrylic mastic.( this will help with the building movement).
finally a 6mm render basecoat with a silicone decorative topcoat.
I do have questions about the bolded areas.
Insect mesh, what is that called and can i see what it looks like ?
12mm aqua panel, is that similar to hardie backer board ?
Finally, I understand 6mm basecoat, I tried to google silicone decorative topcoat, I was confused. Is that a top coat whereby no need to paint ? It comes coloured already ?
If so, I want something that I can paint as I want to explore colours and have more freedom. Also, the decorative topcoat, is it similar to K-rend, I heard that any cracks in the house becomes an eyesore at it has a bould/gouge etc, does decorative silicone topcoat exhibit same behavior ?
what colour would you like to explore? lol