Good Building Guide 18 Choosing external rendering

Publication Year

1994

Document Status

Archived

Abstract

Rendering has a long history of use on various types of external walls, usually to improve weathertightness but also for aesthetic reasons. For buildings up to four storeys, this guide gives outline advice to assist specifiers and builders in choosing render for different backgrounds and exposure, and includes summary guidance on materials selection and surface preparation. Although intended for use on new construction, the advice is broadly relevant to existing buildings where render has not been used previously or where old render is to be completely replaced, but only if walls are sound and free of damp.

Document History

Whilst this publication can still be purchased some of the information in it has been superseded by more recent research and standards. The BRE Group does not accept any responsibility whatsoever for any loss or damage, including - without limitation - indirect or consequential loss or damage arising from use, or loss of use, of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this document.

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