Got a K rend job coming up and been recommended to use render mesh bedded in to the scratch coat to add tensile strength. Just wondered what peoples thoughts were on using render mesh on the whole and if anyone does without?? and actually how critial the mesh is. I guess any movement along the wall and the mesh acts as a bridge for the render spreading the load preventing any cracks?? I spose its more critical on the areas where any movement will act on, such as around windows etc and so In that respect would it not be suifficient to just bed the mesh in around these areas?? thanks in advance for your thoughts:RpS_thumbup:
How critical is render mesh
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nickelarse
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no1 used to use it a few yrs back. its just a new thing. it must be better than not having it tho
warriorupnorth
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If the job is specified by the client or k-rend , then do it and charge for it, cos if you don't do it and it cracks, your in bother, but if it's just a general recommendation by some one else and you think the substrate is fine then just place stress patches in the usual places, or mention it to the client and see if they are willing to pay the extra, pretty much your call i think , without knowing all the facts
a.d.plastering
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if its on block work full mesh & stress areas around windows we use to lay on 1st coat lay mesh in & top 2nd coat 2 spreads 1 lab knockin up ( no scratch coat ) :RpS_thumbup:
plasterjfe
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it is as critical as the clients budget
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