Browse Forums Building A New House Re: New Build - External Rendering Question 2Dec 05, 2018 1:41 pm Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: New Build - External Rendering Question 5Dec 12, 2018 12:31 pm Nikolai These look like bushfire-proof weephole inserts. They are necessary in some areas. As a renderer, these have often been the bane of my existence. The problem with them is that they are often laid in too tightly and are impossible to adjust. The idea is that the brick layers should leave them loose and proud so that the renderer can adjust them to suit their thickness. Unfortunately this rarely happens and they wind up being an eyesore. You could try knocking them in with a block of timber and hammer, though you may do damage. Thanks for the info and taking the time to reply, really appreciate it! Is it possible to render an old corrugated iron shed.I have heard that it can be done if it is covered with chicken wire first.Not sure of the ratio of the render mix and… 0 4896 Dear Members I have to decide the Facade column size. My custom builder standard is 350mm with rendering, but i asked for 470mm plus stone or tiles and yet to get… 0 7496 yep you need a joint, foam is easiest, will look fine once rendered with a joint. 2 5234 |