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Can I render a house while it’s raining? Do not render your house in bad weather. If attempting to render an elevation that’s exposed to the elements while it’s raining, you may end up with problems, including lime bloom, colour inconsistencies and textural issues. Keep an eye on the forecast, as your render will need to be protected during the drying period using constructions of tarpaulin. Your renderer tradesperson should handle this for you. Rendering and frost also don’t mix, so your renderer shouldn’t work with frosted materials, and rendering shouldn’t be undertaken when low temperatures are expected during the drying/curing stages. MARK BRINKLEY, AUTHOR AND BUILDER What is the cheapest route to fitting a bathroom? Taking on as much of the work as possible on a DIY basis is…

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Homebuilding & Renovating (Digital) - 1 Issue, February 2025

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