Exterior Rendering
Exterior rendering is the term most commonly used for a plastered finish which is applied to the exterior facade of a building. It consists of a mixture of sand and cement that is applied to the exterior walls of a building as a protective layer against the elements, adding both insulation and a waterproof coat to the building. Rendering can also be used to cover up damaged or unsightly brickwork, breeze blocks, old pebble dashing or to insulate a timber frame construction. It can also be manipulated to create either a smooth or patterned and textured decorative finishes to the external wall surfaces of a building.
Pegasus Plastering are able to completely rejuvenate and transform the look of a building with this remarkable ‘make-over’ technique, giving new life to what may have been a jaded and dated looking building. Below you can see examples of our rendering and the transformation it brings to buildings.
Our rendering service usually takes the form of a two coat process:
1. Scratch Coat
This is the base layer that forms the bond between the existing brickwork or surface and the new surface and is used to cover blemishes and create a smooth surface for the top coat to be applied to.
2. Top Coat
The top coat is a sand and cement render of a fine consistency which enables the rendering to be finished with a smooth, even and waterproof external layer. Once this layer has dried it is then ready for painting.
Plinths
We also offer a service for rendering plinths, a vital part of protecting the exterior facade of your property from damp. The plinth forms a break between the rendered walls and ground level, it is designed to reduce the likelihood of damp affecting you property below the damp course, so it is important to make sure that they are rendered and maintained by a skilled professional. Plinths typically last about 40 years, but because of their protective function are the most likely part of a building to suffer from damp, so regular checks are advisable.
For more information or to arrange a free no obligation quotation contact us today:
Call Paul on: 07952 874 918
Email us: info@pegasusplasterers.co.uk
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We are based in Enfield in North London and offer our exterior rendering services accross North London, Hertfordshire and Essex.