Traditional cement based render is applied in 2 coats. The first ‘scratch’ coat is around 9.5mm thick ( or slightly thicker on old & uneven walls) It is scratched while wet to form a good key for the second ‘floating’ coat.

Monocouche (French for ‘single layer’ or ‘bed’ renders) Monocouche renders have additives which make them more flexible & help to eliminate cracking. They can even be ‘self cleaning’.

External wall insulation involves fixing a layer of insulation material to the wall, then covering it with a reinforcement and a special type of render.

Silicone Thin Coat coloured renders and primers are suited to lightweight systems such as External Wall Insulation.