Winter is the toughest test any external render will face. Freezing temperatures, driving rain and rapid thaw-freeze cycles put real pressure on a home’s outer walls, and render that’s already ageing or poorly applied is far more likely to show the strain. Here’s what winter does to render, and how to keep your home protected. How Frost and Rain Damage Render Water that gets into small cracks or pores in render expands when it freezes, widening existing weaknesses and creating new hairline cracks over time. Persistent driving rain, common across exposed parts of Staffordshire...

At SM Rendering we have the correct equipment and procedures to make sure no matter what the weather we are prepared for every occasion. Winter however always presents a challenge within our industry due to poor weather conditions and the drop in temperature. Below we have listed a few useful tips and the procedures we follow to make sure every job is done correctly. Be Prepared We always make sure our work is protected against the unpredictable British weather and the first step is always preperation. We always use the appropriate sheeting to cover the area ensuring that frost does not affect...