Cement render first became widely used just after the war. It has since become a popular finish to old and new homes as it’s thought to keep external walls dry.
Unfortunately, this is incorrect. Old houses are built with stone, soft brick or lime mortar which all move around quite a bit with heat and seasonal changes. However, render does not move as it is rigid and cannot move so it will crack. This allows water into the render where it can get trapped. It either works its way to the walls causing internal damp and a cold wall or frost can damage the render further causing very expensive repairs. The usual solution is to paint the render with masonry paint but this needs to be renewed regularly as it flakes and weathers very quickly and is normally not breathable.
Damp wall behind unprotected render
So what can you do about cement render? The solution is a breathable wall coating system professionally installed by The Home Improvement Project.
By preventing damp entering the exterior surfaces of your building, you won’t have to worry about algae and mould developing. In fact, our wall coatings are resistant to both mould and algae because our wall coatings are microporous. This means the walls of your building or home will be able to breathe and will remain dry.
Our wall coatings are also flexible and durable. This means that they will not flake, fade or peel, helping to make sure your home will always look beautiful! Plus the wide range of colours and textures means you can choose whether your home blends in or stands out.
Wall coatings will effectively cover up any unsightly blemishes or cracks that have developed as they are 20 times thicker than masonry paint. They also further protect the exterior of your property from future damage. This will future-proof your most valuable asset.
When this is all added together, it not only makes good practical sense, it makes good financial sense too as it will eventually pay for itself.
Fully repaired and coated wall
If you are interested in learning more about our fully guaranteed, 5-stage process, please do not hesitate to contact our friendly team for some free, no-obligation advice.
The Home Improvement Project Ltd is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Ideal Sales Solutions Ltd, t/a Ideal4Finance. Ideal Sales Solutions Ltd is a credit broker and not a lender (FRN 703401). Finance available subject to status. The rate offered is always provisional and will depend upon your personal circumstances, the loan amount and the term.
Iron Staining Disclaimer: Rust staining or Iron staining is a natural problem that can occur when specific individual stones within the product that have high iron content are exposed to the environment. This problem is often increased if the site is in an exposed or coastal region. It is not unusual for the problem to take a number of years to be exposed and there is no way of identifying if the aggregate is affected prior to application.
It is not possible to screen the iron content out of the product by using magnets as it is part of the chemical makeup of the aggregate. The aggregates affected by this problem are mostly flint or gravel based type products or aggregates that have usually been quarried from glacial or river deposits. Using Calcined flint aggregates will not eliminate this problem if the raw flint used already has high iron content.
Given that iron staining is a natural occurrence no guarantee can be given or liability accepted for areas affected by iron staining. Since 2016 The Home Improvement Project have only selected aggregates from quarries that have proven records of low iron content. Whilst iron staining can cosmetically spoil the appearance of the affected areas it has no detrimental effect on the render itself.
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