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WITH TEMPERATURES GOING UP, SEE FIVE PRECIOUS PIECES OF ADVICE ON HOW TO APPLY RENDER, AVOID CRACKS AND GUARANTEE THE BEST RESULTS… K Rend offers summer rendering tips
W ith render season well they need to be aware of when applying products during the summer and tips on how to overcome any issues that the hotter weather can present when rendering. Specialist render manufacturer K underway, K Rend is offering advice to applicators on what Rend offers a wide range of products, including base coats, mortars and paints. The company specialises in premium- coloured renders. K Rend offers a wide range of products suitable for a variety of substrates and with a wide range of colours and finishes, all manufactured at its headquarters in Northern Ireland. K Rend also relies on a team of technical consultants available to advise on specifications, design and technical information, including onsite support. To achieve optimum results, products must be applied as per the product specifications, particularly in extreme weather conditions. See K Rend’s top tips for summer rendering:
1) Don’t apply it above 35°C Check both the substrate and air
ensure the product is applied in the shade. This will help minimise accelerated curing and drying that can lead to craze/ shrinkage cracking. 4) Be aware of the drying conditions Drying rates will vary according to wind, temperature and humidity. Low relative humidity coupled with windy conditions will cause high evaporation of water from the fresh render, leading to craze/ shrinkage cracking and poor hydration. 5) Storage Products should be stored off the ground in dry and sheltered conditions. This is to keep the product dry inside the bag. If applicators have any concerns about the conditions, it is advised to contact the K Rend technical team for advice at +44 (0)28 2826 0766.
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temperature before applying render. Hot substrates and/or high air temperatures cause accelerated curing/drying and, consequently, craze/shrinkage cracking. 2) Substrate too hot and dry? Mist it with clean water Dampening the substrate will help control moisture absorption from the fresh render. Be careful not to over-saturate the substrate as this can lead to slump cracking and a poor bond between the render and substrate. Controlling the suction helps ensure proper hydration of the cement and reduces the drying rate of the render. 3) Avoid applying render in direct sunlight Follow the sun around the building to
Keep an eye out on K Rend social channels over the summer months to discover more about the different products available, top tips and the chance to enter their competition and win one of 100 K Rend Summer Packs, complete with a t-shirt, mini cooler bag, water bottle and sun cream to keep you safe in the summer sun. Enter on Instagram: @krendrenders.
Find out more about K Rend premium- coloured renders at www.k-rend.co.uk
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