Reinforcement and render

Reinforcement should:

• be detailed in the design and be in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations
• be formed with appropriate trim at openings, corners, angles, interfaces and movement joints
• include additional mesh where there may be increased stress in the render system, i.e. at the corners of window or door openings
• be lapped to a minimum of 100mm.

Render should:

• not be applied where the surface has contamination, dust or loose particles
• have the appropriate number and thickness of coats in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations
• be mixed to ensure colour consistency where coloured pigments are specified
• be specified and used with the appropriate trims to form corners, returns and features in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.