Pebble dash-can you still get it done?

Rolandtheroadie

Have it roughcasted over the worn and patched pebbledash instead? Using powerwall? We got a 3 bed semi stripped back to brick then powerwalled for 6k saving the vat for cash.

frank.hopper

diable wrote: »

Why?


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Some properties are more exposed to the elements than others.

diable

frank.hopper wrote: »

Some properties are more exposed to the elements than others.

Rendering may be a better option.

frank.hopper

Pebbledash IS a scratch coat of render, followed by another coat of render, then cast while wet

ewcs

frank.hopper wrote: »

Some properties are more exposed to the elements than others.

The sand and cement render recieving coat will have inconsistant mixes, too much cement in one mix making it more brittle and too much sand in the next mix making a water retention and sagging.
Newer systems are pre mixed in batches to provide consistant mixes each time, you don`t see cement mixers on sites anymore as sand & cement render is dated, crack`s on all beaded areas and is these days a sub standard external render that needs constant maintainance/painting/patching etc.

ewcs

scotsman4th wrote: »

Have it roughcasted over the worn and patched pebbledash instead? Using powerwall? We got a 3 bed semi stripped back to brick then powerwalled for 6k saving the vat for cash.

Why have your pebbledash stripped off when these newer systems are designed to be applied directly over any substrate(once prepared) and are superb concrete repair agents, could of saved you about £800 with no stripping back.

Plasterer

Heres a pebbledash job I did last week - So yes there are still some of us out there doing it

The job below I charged £900 for all in with stripping, scaffolding materials and labour.











PS Thats the client painting it not me!
It's a real pain in the back to paint new pebbledash.

suisidevw

Plasterer, our pebbledash looks very similiar to that. Can you recommend any tools to paint it? i.e. thick pile roller/brush etc?

Thanks

Plasterer

suisidevw wrote: »

Plasterer, our pebbledash looks very similiar to that. Can you recommend any tools to paint it? i.e. thick pile roller/brush etc?

Thanks

Unfortunately susie even with "specially designed" roller brushes Im afraid you'll find it easier with good old brushes. I have heard of people spraying it but have never actually seen it done. However if you control the spray correctly I think this is probably the way forward for large areas. Sorry I can't be of more help, i'm a plasterer not a decorator (I ALWAYS subbi my decorating out)

aliasojo

Plasterer wrote: »

Unfortunately susie ....

See!

Told you...that's just your name now.

You do look kinda hunky for a susie though.