I am currently renovating our home which was built in 1835 from a local porous stone.
Having carried out plenty of research we decided to rerendered using a 6:1:1, being six sand, 1 cement, 1 hydrated lime. The top and final coat used a white cement for a rough cast finish, so hopefully no painting would be required.
I employed a local builder and the results have been disappointing in that the agreed sample work has not been reproduced on the rest of the build and cracking has also occurred.
I feel that this is a result of a lack of discipline in everything from keeping equipment clean, inconsistent mixes, and three different people having ago at roughcasting!
I am at the point of writing to the builder and any suggestions on how to resolve the matter would be appreciated!
Having carried out plenty of research we decided to rerendered using a 6:1:1, being six sand, 1 cement, 1 hydrated lime. The top and final coat used a white cement for a rough cast finish, so hopefully no painting would be required.
I employed a local builder and the results have been disappointing in that the agreed sample work has not been reproduced on the rest of the build and cracking has also occurred.
I feel that this is a result of a lack of discipline in everything from keeping equipment clean, inconsistent mixes, and three different people having ago at roughcasting!
I am at the point of writing to the builder and any suggestions on how to resolve the matter would be appreciated!