About Plastering & Rendering
Plaster is generally applied to ceilings and walls prior to decorating. The plaster is usually spread over the internal brickwork or blockwork of a building so that the walls can have a smooth and level surface, on which to paint or attach wallpaper. Ceilings too can be plastered, which usually involves applying a coat of finishing plaster to plasterboard, which has been attached to the supporting timbers. So, plastering is a specialist skill required for the final stage of the construction process of a new build house or it could be the refurb of an existing, established Stafford property. Rendering is mostly carried out on the external parts of a house or other building and involves spreading a sand and cement mixture over concrete blockwork. The principle is the same in as much as it's all about creating a finishing touch.
What are Plastering & Rendering Services?
Plastering and rendering are carried out by experienced, professional and specialist contractors who cover Stafford. This work, especially concerning new build properties is often carried to out a specification stipulated by the development company, a company surveyor or perhaps the architect. When applying plaster to an internal, bare block wall, two coats of plaster are generally needed. The first coat is known as bonding plaster, which can be applied relatively thick in order to cover up any uneven areas. Before this coat dries it is usually scratched with a sharp implement or nail, to form a key for the next layer of plaster to adhere to. The next layer of plaster is known as finishing plaster and is much finer in texture. A thin coat of this is then applied to form a smooth finish. There are several forms of specialist plastering also, which might involve ornate or highly decorative works.
Rendering is carried out much the same way. If rendering over blockwork then a first coat is often applied and allowed to dry before a finished coating is applied. With both plastering and rendering a wet sponge can be used to help create a smooth finished surface and in both cases angle beading is used on corners and wherever you might want the plaster or render to stop. For example just above the DPC level on an external wall or on a return/corner of an internal wall. Beading makes it possible to get a clean edge that will not easily break off. On external walls where render is to be applied, it is very often necessary to apply a coat of PVA to ensure the render sticks to the wall surface, also the addition of a waterproofing solution in the render mix will ensure the render remains watertight. In some cases a job may call for specialist rendering treatment involving external wall insulation.
Who Needs Plastering & Rendering Services in Stafford?
If an internal Stafford wall is showing signs of damp and the plaster is crumbling then this will need to be removed and the wall re-plastered. Also, a ceiling that has seriously cracked or developed a gaping hole due to a water leak will need to come down and be reconstructed with new plasterboard and finishing plaster. Small areas of damaged plaster can be removed and repaired providing it has not blown or is showing signs of damp penetration. Both residential and commercial properties may need some re-rendering or render repairs at some stage, especially if the existing render becomes blown and allows water to penetrate. For any other type of specialist plastering or specialist rendering jobs a reputable expert or tradesman will be required.
It's important to have plaster or rendering that has deteriorated replaced or repaired as soon as possible because the situation will inevitably get worse. External Stafford rendering that has cracked or blown will allow water to penetrate, causing further damage and damp problems inside. Plaster that is crumbling will not support wallpaper and paintwork will just flake off. There is no option but to have remedial works carried out.
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Interesting Geographical Information
Stafford Castle was built by the Normans on the nearby hilltop to the west in about 1090. It was first made of wood, and later rebuilt of stone.
When James I visited Stafford, he was said to be so impressed by the town's Shire Hall and other buildings that he called it 'Little London'.
In the early 1900s, the village of Great Haywood near Stafford was home to the wife of famous The Lord of the Rings author J. R. R. Tolkien. He stayed with his wife, Edith, in her cottage in the village during the winter of 1916, and the surrounding areas were said to be an inspiration for some of his early works
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stafford
See other Stafford property preservation pages:-
Damp Proofing, Timber Treatment, Condensation Control, Chimney Fireplace Repair, Brick Stone Repair, Plastering Rendering.
Surrounding areas we also cover:-
Stoke-on-Trent, Stone, Newcastle Under Lyme, Trentham, Hanford, Cheadle, Market Drayton, Uttoxeter, Stafford, Cannock, Newport, Penkridge, Rugeley, Congleton, Biddulph.
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