Work on exterior walls

Four kinds of exterior work around Kensington: cement rendering, acrylic rendering, wall coatings and repairs. Each page explains what we look at on a visit.

Example of a cement-rendered masonry wall of the kind discussed on a visit

Cement rendering

We look at brick and block walls around Kensington, then say what a cement render coat would involve for that surface.

Example of a smooth acrylic-rendered house wall

Acrylic rendering

Acrylic render is a different coat from sand-and-cement. We look at the existing wall, then say whether a flexible finish is the practical route.

Example of a coated exterior masonry wall in daylight

Exterior wall coatings

A wall coating is for a surface that is still sound. We look at the existing paint or render around Kensington, then say what a new coat would involve.

Example of weathered render at a window corner of the kind inspected on a visit

Render repairs

Some walls do not need a whole new coat. We look at the failed patches around Kensington and say whether a local repair is enough.