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Guide to Rendering Victorian Houses Properly

Guide to Rendering Victorian Houses Properly

Victorian houses can look superb beneath a well-chosen render finish, but they are not buildings to cover up without thought. A proper guide to rendering Victorian houses starts with the condition and construction of the walls, not the colour chart. Get that first...
Lime Render Versus Cement Render: Which Fits?

Lime Render Versus Cement Render: Which Fits?

A cracked rendered wall is not always a rendering problem. On many older homes, it is a sign that the wall has been covered with a material that does not behave in the same way as the building beneath it. That is why the question of lime render versus cement render...
Best Insulation Upgrades for Homes Explained

Best Insulation Upgrades for Homes Explained

A cold lounge, draughty bedrooms and heating that seems to disappear as soon as the boiler switches off are not always signs that the heating system is at fault. The best insulation upgrades for homes deal with where heat is being lost in the first place. For many...
What Insulation System Reviews Should Tell You

What Insulation System Reviews Should Tell You

A five-star rating can be reassuring, but insulation system reviews are most useful when they tell you what happened after the scaffold came down. Did the house feel warmer? Was the finish neat around windows and doors? Did the team keep the site tidy and communicate...
How to Plan Rendering Work Without Costly Delays

How to Plan Rendering Work Without Costly Delays

A fresh rendered finish can transform a tired property, but the result depends on what happens before the first coat is applied. Knowing how to plan rendering work means looking beyond colour and cost. You need to identify the condition of the existing walls, choose a...