Author / Jan 23 2020 / Blog
In order to improve aesthetics and waterproofing of exterior walls, brick, stone and concrete is used in rendering home. From suburban housing estates to highly detailed heritage building in our city centers, the process of rendering can be seen in a wide variety of forms all over Australia.
In order to give a wall a smooth surface, render can be applied over brick. The ability to create texture along with painting gives you a wide variety of options for decorative purposes. In order to create a contemporary, distressed or classic look, rendering is considered to be a perfect choice.
Cement rendering involves applying a thick coating to the walls. Rendering is usually done on exterior brick surfaces and stunning results can be achieved by rendering to both the exterior and interior parts of your property.
Render is not like paint and is made from newer thick acrylic rendering products or cement as per the availability and pricing. Render can be applied over brick to give the wall a smooth surface because of its thickness. A number of techniques are used by the renderers to create different types of texture on a wall at varied prices. Most of the homeowners focus mainly on the home exteriors as the first place for using render. An ordinary brick retaining wall can be converted into a contemporary classic through proper rendering.
A rendering of the brick fence gives the brick fencing a new lease of life and makes it look more attractive. Any kind of look can be created with rendering, be it contemporary homes or any other kind of designs. Cement rendering can bring out a lot of difference to an older brick home with brick fencing.
Rendering is sometimes used with “plastering” and “bagging”, but both are completely different processes. Rendering your walls can make the building more efficient apart from protecting the brickwork against wind and rain. Around 30 percent of the energy used to heat a home is lost through its external walls.
There are some traditional house render colours that include white, grey and black but pigments can be added to the mix and you can also buy pre-mixed coloured acrylic renders as per your choice.
You may also need to consider your rendering based on how your exteriors will contrast with your neighbouring houses and surroundings. Apart from this, you can also combine traditional rendering with beautiful range of brick and timber finishes. This will help to create an interesting, textured and aesthetic effect to your property. Get in touch with our team today to discuss your budget and requirements.
