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Silicone rendering · Kent
Silicone Rendering and External Render Systems in Medway and Kent
Modern, through-coloured render that transforms the outside of a property. Over 30 years of hands-on experience on domestic and commercial rendering across Kent.
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- Over 30 years’ experience
- Domestic & commercial
- Medway & Kent
- Free quotations
In plain English
What silicone rendering actually is
Silicone render is a thin-coat system that goes on over a prepared background. A base coat and reinforcing mesh go on first, then a through-coloured silicone topcoat is applied and finished to an even texture.
Because the colour runs through the topcoat rather than sitting on the surface as paint, it does not need repainting every few years in the way a painted finish does. The silicone content helps the surface shed rain while still letting moisture out of the wall, which matters on older properties.
It is not the right answer for every wall. Damp problems, failed pointing and blown existing render all need dealing with first, and on some properties a different system is more appropriate. We will tell you what we find rather than quoting for the job you asked for and hoping.
Before and after
One property, three stages
The same house in Kent, photographed from the front. Rendering straight over a finish that has already failed stores up problems, so where the old render has gone, it comes off first. That middle step is the part most people never see.
What we cover
Rendering services
Silicone rendering is our busiest service, but it is not the only system we work with.
- Silicone rendering
- Monocouche rendering
- Sand and cement rendering
- Insulated render systems
- Pebbledash replacement or renovation where suitable
- Render repairs where appropriate
- Full-property transformations
- Domestic and commercial projects
The benefits
What a render system can do for a property
Rendering is a considered investment, so here is a fair account of what it can offer — and what depends on the property.
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A modern external finish
An even, contemporary finish that changes the character of a dated elevation completely.
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A wide choice of colours
Through-coloured topcoats in a broad colour range, so you can choose a finish that suits the property and the street.
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A low-maintenance appearance
No repainting cycle in the way a painted finish needs, although like any external surface it benefits from occasional cleaning.
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Weather-resistant systems
These systems are designed to resist driving rain when they are correctly specified for the property and correctly installed.
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Improved appearance and kerb appeal
For most properties this is the main reason people call us: the outside finally matches the work done inside.
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Breathable system options
Depending on the construction and condition of the property, breathable options may be the more suitable choice. We will advise on what fits your walls.
A render system performs as intended only when it is specified for the property it is going on and installed correctly. Any underlying issue — damp, failed pointing, blown existing render, poor detailing around openings — needs putting right first. We would rather tell you that at quotation stage than after the scaffold is up.
Suitable projects
Properties we render
- Pebbledashed houses that look dated
- Painted render that keeps needing redoing
- Tired 1930s to 1970s housing stock
- Extensions being tied in with the main property
- New builds and self builds
- Blocks of flats and rental portfolios
- Commercial units and shop frontages
- Full-property transformations before sale or letting
Why customers choose us
Reasons people book us for rendering
- Over 30 years of hands-on experience across Medway and Kent
- Honest assessment of whether the wall is suitable before you commit
- Proper preparation and detailing around beads, reveals and openings
- A written quotation covering the system, the finish and what is included
- Programme planned around weather and drying requirements
- Domestic and commercial projects handled the same way
Recent work
Rendering projects
Completed rendering work on properties across Medway and Kent.
Questions
Silicone rendering questions
What is silicone render?
Silicone render is a modern thin-coat render system. The colour runs all the way through the topcoat rather than being painted on, and the silicone content helps the surface shed water while still allowing the wall to breathe. It is applied over a base coat and mesh, on top of a prepared background.
Can silicone render go over pebbledash?
Often it can. Where the existing pebbledash is sound and well keyed, it can usually be prepared and rendered over. Where it is loose, blown or hollow it needs removing or another approach. We look at the elevation, tap it and tell you honestly which of those applies before quoting.
Does silicone render need painting?
The colour is in the render itself, so it does not need painting in the way a painted sand and cement finish does. Like any external finish it will still need occasional cleaning, and how often depends on the property, the aspect and the surroundings.
What colours can I have?
There is a wide range of colours available across the render systems we use, from plain whites and off-whites through to greys and darker shades. We can show you the colour options for the system being quoted so you can see them properly before deciding.
How long does rendering a house take?
It depends on the size of the property, the amount of preparation needed, the scaffold and the weather. A typical semi-detached house is usually a matter of days rather than weeks once scaffolding is up. Render systems have minimum temperature and drying requirements, so we plan the programme around the forecast.
Do you arrange the scaffolding?
External rendering almost always needs scaffolding for safe access. We will discuss access with you as part of the quotation so you know what is included and what is not.
Do you repair existing render?
Yes, where a repair is the sensible answer. Cracked, blown or damaged areas can often be cut out and made good. Where an elevation has failed widely, a repair is usually a false economy and we will say so.
Which areas do you render in?
We render throughout Medway and Kent, including Chatham, Rochester, Gillingham, Rainham, Strood, Hoo, Gravesend, Maidstone, Sittingbourne, Sheerness and the Isle of Sheppey, Dartford, Canterbury, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks.
Areas covered
Rendering across Medway and Kent
We render throughout Medway and travel across Kent for domestic and commercial rendering projects.
- Chatham
- Rochester
- Gillingham
- Rainham
- Strood
- Hoo
- Gravesend
- Maidstone
- Sittingbourne
- Sheerness and the Isle of Sheppey
- Dartford
- Canterbury
- Tonbridge
- Tunbridge Wells
- Sevenoaks
- Other Kent locations by arrangement
Free quotation
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Tell us about the property, the current finish and roughly what you are looking for. Photographs help, and you can attach them below.
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Next step
Thinking about rendering your property?
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