Sand and cement in the cold !
Took on a job for family knowing damn well it's too cold really! Friday I had the back of the 2 storey extension on and ruled off by 10am. It didn't rub up until 11pm under lights (FML) I've been...
View ArticleCompressor and Gun for Tyrolean
After buying a Ritmo I no longer have the will power to hand ball anything. I'm after a compressor and bits for spraying Tyrolean. We only used bagged products. Find they go through machines better and...
View ArticleJUB Render - Plasterers 1 Stop Shop
Some exciting news for the Plasterers 1 Stop Shop group! We are pleased to announce that we have now become a stockist of JUB Renders and Facade systems. JUB is a leading manufacturer of high quality...
View ArticleMortar joints leaking in on new extension
Hi I'm just after a little advice before I jump in two footed. On my new extension we have water leaking in due to the mortar joints in the block work. Obviously they could have been done better, but...
View ArticleRain damaged mono
Hi all , long time no speak What's your thoughts on this . Did a mono job last week , next day it lashed down ( not forecast ) who pays to redo , me , builder or client Tricky Blade
View ArticleLabourers wages
I pay my lad £60 a day on internals & £80 when we use the machine that's take home am I paying him to much ?
View Articleexternal lime and clay plaster
Job in Hampshire im pricing. external lime render and a village hall internal wall to be clay. anyone experienced in these that could help us out and price for these works Dan 07944397356 im after...
View Articlerender in skylark fareham
If youve been asked to finish a render off in the above area. do not touch. we have been kicked off the job as we refused to keep turning up when things aint ready. now we are out of pocket... dont...
View ArticleBlockwork of choice
Hi All, New to this forum but hoped you could give some advice. I am building a 2 storey extension that requires rendering. I was going to use celcon standard blocks (3.6N) for external skin (internal...
View ArticleAli frames
When rendering to these what's your method? ,without putting a stop bead against the frame. Some of my customers don't want this and we've been using different tapes only removing when the reveals are...
View ArticleBase coat thickness on durox light weight blocks. Tl
As above. Just looking at different thin coat renders, Krend/ Mapei/ Jub. (Have only used Krend). What thickness would you apply? (with mesh) To go onto Durox light weight blocks. I was thinking 10mm....
View ArticleAdvice needed
Hi guys looking for some advice here, roughcasted a dormer on a roof with white enewall top coat and dashed with white Nordic chips last week. Had to leave the job after finished it and left my...
View ArticleK Rend help required
View attachment 14952 Hi all We're currently having our house K rendered and it isn't going too well. The attached photo shows how the area behind our soil pipe has been dealt with. I feel the answer...
View ArticlePral M temperature applications
Quick one guys, Small render to finish in Pral M, hand application, approx 9 bags, temps gonna be 3-4 degrees all day and through the night tomorrow, am I ok now to whack it on after lunch and scratch...
View ArticleRender sealers
what is everybody using to seal they're render? Any better than others? Cheers
View ArticleTardex
any one used it ,is it any good ,mixed some up today 500ml to four bag mix in Sp11 bang on 50 metres will c in morn ,temps rising this week ,sprayed on for 3 cheers
View ArticleBaffled
Went to do a quote on plastering a living wall. Piece of p**s i thought. The client explained the previous plasterer only put one coat on 3 walls. The 4th wall had no major defects and was plastered...
View ArticlePatchy K rend
Hi all I am looking for advice as I have recently (at the weekend) had my house rendered using k rend. I had a local plasterer to do it and it is looking patchy and slightly uneven. I have spoken to a...
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Rendering badly out of level wall
Hi Guys My 1st time post here so hello everyone Am looking for advice about a customers property - she has a 2up 2down with worst cowboy extension ever . She needs bathroom rendered with S+C &...
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