Sand and cement over steel beam?
Hi folks Ive got a two storey extension to sand and cement render. One corner of the first floor is built on steel beams that are cantilevered. My question is will I be able to fix a knauf aqua panel...
View ArticleRotor and stator lifespan
Hi Anyone help on how long your rotor and stator should last,mines. B42l on the ritmo,I've only changed onc on 340 bags 30kg Parex,This time round I've done 6 tonne and it's showing early signs I think...
View ArticleRENDERING OLD GABLE WALL
Hi guys is it ok to pva on top of scratch coat with feb in mix or shall I put sbr on the scratch coat and let it go tacky then do my top coat? I don't want it to crack any suggestions its about 50 sqm...
View ArticleShitty tools
I keep my trowels in good nick but this hasn't been cleaned for a few years - I've knocked off an inch of plaster....can't wait for Monday to try it out ..... View attachment 20378 View attachment 20379
View ArticleAir holes
is it just me or has anyone also noticed shitloads of air holes in scraped render lately ?
View ArticleInsulation render rates for the south west region
We have used Parex base coat and fine sand top coat plenty of times through a contractor on a day rate. We split off over a year ago and have been asked to price a house in the south west region and...
View ArticleForming Corners on Ashlar effect Mono
Hi folks, What is the best way to form corners when doing Ashlar effect monocouche? We're doing the bottom band of 2 pairs of semis and the render goes all the way round. For obvious reasons we can't...
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Pissing down..
it’s raining cats and dogs this morning.... sheltering away from it until it blows over. Nightmare time of the year for rendering I bet @Olican has got some sweet skimming job on for obscene meterage...
View Articleany ideas what stone this is
View attachment 20413 I need to patch render. but bit stuck on what stone this is
View Articlemono scratcher
anyone know where I can get a decent one that's going to last the last 2 I've bought are Shiite teeth keep bending over when I try an pull them back snap off proper poo
View ArticleVimark or Parex over painted render?
Just pricing a job and keep hearing about Vimark, I know the Parex products and costs is Vimark going to be a cheaper alternative but maintain the quality. Im looking to offer the client 3 finishes...
View ArticleOh dear
Saw this today View attachment 20484 View attachment 20485 View attachment 20486 Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk
View ArticleParex Paraguard
Do you have issues with your Render staining? Are you rendering a property which is in a area of High Pollution or vehicle fumes? Here is the solution you have been looking for: PARAGUARD AG is a water...
View ArticleUsing masonry paint as primer?
Hi guys, Can I put a masonry paint on Weber laq as primer for acrylic topcoat, if so what type of paint. Thanks
View ArticleHi, can any one help.
I have just had my house rendered with parex monochouce, I can now see my block work called ghosting. Would coating it with parex Paraguard stop this.
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Customer complaint on thin coat
f**k**g hate getting complaints, Something wrong with this finish, it's got holes in it
View ArticleScraping back parex monocouche.
I have just fitted some up and down wall lights and the are showing a few high and lows in the render causing shadows, it was applied just over a week ago, can I still scrape it back. ?
View ArticleVimark thin coat 1mm grain
Project nearing completion and happy with the end result. Picked up a lot along the way on our first thin coat application. Would appreciate your thoughts....
View ArticleRendering delta membrane
my pal has some external wells to render in a basement ,the are of delta membrane construction fixed solidly to blockwork , I remember doing these with a coat of 5/1 and the floating with 5/1/1 in a...
View ArticleHow do I match this?
View attachment 20617 firstly what is it? Wet dash or something similar? What is the simplest way to get some sort of match? Doesn’t need to be exact.
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