K Rend Going Green? Here’s What to Do
K Rend is designed to give properties a clean, attractive exterior finish, but over time you may notice areas beginning to turn green. This can be particularly frustrating on lighter-coloured render, where even relatively small patches of contamination can become highly visible. If your K Rend is going green, it does not necessarily mean the […]
How to Maintain Silicone Render Between Cleans
Silicone render is popular across UK homes because of its attractive finish, flexibility and water-repellent properties. However, describing silicone render as low maintenance does not mean that it is maintenance-free. Like any external surface, it remains exposed to rain, airborne pollution, dust, organic growth, bird mess and changing weather conditions throughout the year. Professional cleaning […]
Do Render Sealants Actually Prevent Algae?
If you have recently had your render cleaned, you may be wondering whether applying a sealant will stop algae from returning. It is an understandable question. After seeing a previously stained exterior restored, most homeowners naturally want to keep it looking clean for as long as possible. Render sealants are frequently promoted as a way […]
The Truth About Sealing Render After Cleaning
After having exterior render professionally cleaned, it is natural to want to keep it looking fresh for as long as possible. One question homeowners frequently ask is whether the render should be sealed after cleaning. There is plenty of conflicting advice surrounding render sealers. Some products are marketed as an essential final stage, while others […]
Why Damp Patches Appear on Rendered Walls
Rendered walls can give a property a smart, modern and uniform appearance, but they are constantly exposed to the British weather. Over time, homeowners may begin to notice darker patches that look damp, particularly after rainfall or during the colder months. Sometimes these patches disappear once the weather improves. In other cases, they remain visible […]
Render Cleaning and Damp: Is There a Link?
Damp is one of the most worrying problems a property owner can discover. When damp patches appear inside a building around the same time that exterior render looks dirty or stained, it is understandable to wonder whether the two issues are connected. Questions about render cleaning and damp are particularly common because rendered walls are […]
Removing Paint Overspray from Render Safely
Paint overspray on rendered walls can be frustrating, particularly when the render was clean and presentable before decorating or renovation work began. A seemingly straightforward job such as spraying fences, windows, doors, cladding or exterior woodwork can leave hundreds of tiny paint droplets across the surrounding render. Once the paint has dried, removing it without […]
How to Remove Cement Splashes from Render
Cement splashes on rendered walls are a common problem after building, landscaping and renovation work. A newly rendered or freshly cleaned property can quickly end up covered in grey marks, spots and hardened deposits after nearby bricklaying, pointing, paving or concrete work. Unfortunately, removing cement from render is not always as simple as scraping it […]
Render Cleaning After Building Work: What to Expect
Building work can dramatically improve a property, but it can also leave the exterior looking considerably worse before it looks better. New extensions, replacement windows, roofing work, landscaping, scaffolding and general renovations can all leave rendered walls covered with dust, dirt, splash marks and other residues. Even areas that were nowhere near the main building […]
Why Painting Over Algae Is a Mistake
When exterior render becomes discoloured, painting can seem like the obvious solution. A new coat of masonry paint promises a clean, uniform finish and can make a tired-looking property appear freshly renovated. But if the surface is affected by algae, simply painting over it can be a serious mistake. Algae is biological contamination rather than […]