Architectural Rendering Services

Rendering, when applied to the construction or renovation of buildings, refers to the application of cement to external and/or internal brick or concrete walls in order to achieve a smooth or deliberately textured surface. Also called cement rendering or solid plastering, rendering work is usually carried out by qualified plasterers. Widely done throughout Europe for centuries, rendering appeared on early Australian stone and mud brick dwellings, but with the exception of some Federation style homes in 1950s, it was an overlooked technique in this country until recently. Rendering can improve the waterproofing and fire rating of a building, but the primary reason for doing it is aesthetic. In fact, in Mediterranean countries and elsewhere in Europe, a brick structure is not considered complete until it is rendered. The aesthetic beauty of rendering is now being rediscovered in Australia and qualified plasterers are in increased demand.

 How is rendering done? Cement, sand and lime are the main ingredients in render. The addition of lime gives the render a creamier texture and makes it more elastic and less prone to cracking after it dries. The sand used in rendering needs to be fine and free of impurities. Other ingredients used in rendering mixes include pigments, bonding agents and additives to slow the drying process. Render is applied in thin, smooth coats using a trowel. Top coats may be applied with a trowel, a brush, a hessian bag or a sponge, depending on the desired surface texture.

 There are different types of rendering like house rendering, it is the process carried out by the never paint again teams whereby we cover the exterior wall surface either with a sand and cement, a lime based, or a synthetic resin based colored render.  This gives the house protection; the level of such depends largely on what service you order from us. Normal sand and cement based render is applied by us, but we always protect the render with a protective weatherproof wall coating. Pebbledash rendering is protecting the bricks from the weather like sun or rain. So pebbles are put on the sides of the wall in order to protect it from the weather.