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K-rend

  • 05-11-2008 10:46AM
    #1
    Slates
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 361 ✭✭


    Has anyone any experience of using this type of product on there house, was it more expensive than normal render etc.


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  • #2
    Quazzie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 29,953 ✭✭✭✭Quazzie


    This might help.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055294523&highlight=k-rend


  • #3
    gman2k
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,075 ✭✭✭gman2k


    I've used K-Rend Buttermilk silicone FT on my house, very happy with it.
    Don't forget, that you have to apply a sand cement scratch coat first.
    Also, make sure that you get the K-Rend with algacide pre-mixed.
    The max you will get from the K-Rend (in regards to not having to paint) is about 10 years.
    In my view, and of many contractors, the K-Rend is more economical than a painted surface.
    http://www.k-rend.co.uk/downloads/General_Instruction.pdf


  • #4
    DOCARCH
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 19,283 Mod ✭✭✭✭DOCARCH


    I've specified it on a number of projects - looks great.

    One other work of warning - before you start external plastering, make sure all opes for things like vents, balance flues, etc are fulling complete and finalised as, especially with the darker colours, patching the K-Rend finish looks really sloppy. Not as forgiving as render and paint.


  • #5
    River King
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14 ✭River King


    gman2k,

    I'm thinking of using the K-Rend Buttermilk silicone FT on the gables and rear of my house also.
    Would you have any pictures of it on your house if possible?

    Cheers


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