FAQs
How is a home or business prepared to receive external rendering?
Before a house or business is rendered the contractor performing the render will carefully survey the walls involved and make note of any defects or repairs that need to be done and then perform those repairs. If there is an existing render on the walls it will need to be removed before the new render layer is applied. Depending on the scale of the project scaffolding may need to be erected to provide access to upper areas. Satellite dishes, downspouts and other external fixtures will also need to be removed. Finally, doors, windows and adjacent finished surfaces will be masked off to prevent damage.
Can a homeowner DIY the render?
As you can tell from the previous question there is a lot involved in rendering a home including everything listed in the previous answer as well as mixture considerations and the application process. Should you get any of these things wrong the render could fail, in which case your quest to save money would be effectively upended. The best course of action is always to engage the services of an experienced render contractor. If you cannot find one, we can recommend one to you.
How long does it take wall coatings to dry?
The drying time will depend on the type of render that was applied. Most residential renders require 24 – 72 hours to cure properly, while cement renders can take significantly longer. If the render is rained on during the drying process it is likely to fail and need to be redone. Same if the temperature drops below 5°C during the curing process.
How long does the render application process take?
The process of preparing the surface, applying the render and allowing it to dry can take anywhere from a couple of days to a couple of weeks. The exact time will depend on how much prep work is necessary, the type of render that will be applied and the curing time for that particular render material. The size of the home or business will also play a crucial role in determining the overall project time.