k-rend

sitomo

Hi all,

I am looking for advice on a product called K-Rend.
I have been speaking to a builder about re-rendering the front of my house (part of the old pebble dash has slipped off) and he has suggested putting K-Rend on instead of normal sand and cement render as apparently it is lower maintenance (doesn't need painting) and it is only slightly more expensive than normal render.

Has anybody got this on their house? Does it look any good? And are there any other problems with it that you wouldn't get with a normal render?

Thanks

jcb208

It is used all the time on new builds where a render finish is required,Looks ok if applied correctly and will not need painting even though it might get a bit dirty

keystone

Doesn't need painting because it's precoloured - until you want to change the colour of course. Now where's that great fat padded roller sleeve gone??

Cheers

sitomo

Thanks.
So is this stuff becoming the norm then?
Or is it used on new builds because it is quicker, easier and cheaper than normal sand and cement render?

jcb208

sitomo wrote: »

Thanks.
So is this stuff becoming the norm then?
Or is it used on new builds because it is quicker, easier and cheaper than normal sand and cement render?

dont think it will be cheaper then render but as theres no painting savings are made there. as you say is quicker to apply and is also less prone to cracking then render,saying that I have seen cracks in it on site

knowloads

K Rend has a higher amount of lime and limestone in it than render which is sand and cement. This allows for greater breathability and a small amount of movement. There are a few ( Weatherby, Decopierre, LeFarge) of the same type. Sand and cement mixed ,equals concrete, which is not breathble and creates a slither of concrete that can cause damp and will fal off. Lime renders tend to be porous and the self colour is batched so hard to match if needing repair. (Except Decopierre which is coloured on site).

I am not sure any of these are a DIY job. Lime based products can burn and if its the front of your house, you want it right, for a long time.

Son of Knowloads