Signs Your Render Needs Repairing Before Winter
Late summer is the ideal time to get any render problems sorted before the colder, wetter months arrive. A repair carried out now has far better drying and curing conditions than one squeezed in during winter, and it means your home goes into the colder months properly protected. Here’s what to look out for.
Visible Warning Signs
Walk around your property and look closely for hairline or map cracking, patches that have changed colour or developed green or black staining, and any areas where the render looks like it’s lifting or bulging away from the wall. These are all signs that water may already be getting behind the render.
Signs You Might Miss
Not all render problems are visible from the ground. Hollow-sounding patches when gently tapped, damp patches appearing on internal walls opposite exterior render, and a noticeable draught around windows or doors can all point to render that’s failing even if it looks fine from a distance. If in doubt, it’s worth arranging a proper inspection rather than waiting for a problem to become obvious.
Our full guide to rendering repair in Staffordshire covers these signs in more depth, and if your render is beyond repair, our comparison of K-Rend and traditional render can help you choose a longer-lasting replacement system.
Book Your Pre-Winter Inspection
SM Rendering offers free, no-obligation inspections and quotes across Staffordshire and Cheshire, including Uttoxeter and Stafford. Get in touch now to have any issues fixed well before winter sets in.
