Is K Rend a lime render?
K Rend, offer a K Lime product range which consists of dry bagged mortars made from Hydraulic Lime, all produced from the quarry in Kilwaughter ensuring consistency in the product. K Lime simplifies the perceived complexity in the use of lime, creating a stress-free solution for your project that’s as easy as 1, 2, 3.
What is K lime?
K Lime is a range of dry bagged mortars made from Hydraulic Lime, selected sand and other performance enhancing additives, derived from natural sources. K Lime Brochure available for download.
Is K render breathable?
K Rend render is a water-repellent, breathable solution – low maintenance and available in most colours. Despite its reputation, it is only one brand amongst several external rendering products within the market.
Is lime render good?
Lime-based render is an excellent addition when used in external solid wall insulation systems. This is because the breathability of lime means that it can prevent ingress of moisture, which as we know would disrupt the effectiveness of the system.
What is the mix for lime render?
The mix is typically 1 part lime : 2.5 parts sand.
What is in lime render?
The majority of lime mortars, renders and plasters are made of: Sand or aggregate – a key component for the strength and durability of the mix. Sand also prevents the material from shrinking as it dries out.
What is the mix for lime mortar?
Mix. Traditional lime mortar is a combination of lime putty and aggregate (usually sand). A typical modern lime mortar mix would be 1 part lime putty to 3 parts washed, well graded, sharp sand. Other materials have been used as aggregate instead of sand.
Can you jet wash K Rend?
Although using a pressure washer is ideal for stone and concrete surfaces, pressure washing render is not a good idea. Pressure washing rendered surfaces, such as K Rend actually strips the surface off the wall.
Why is my K Rend patchy?
It dried patchy because the scratch coat wasn’t done properly since it was rushed. The end result was that the flat(er) sections reflect light differently so the whole finished looked patchy.
How long will lime render last?
Limewash is the most traditional paint to apply but is not particularly durable and will require repainting every 3-7 years on average.
Does lime plaster stop damp?
Lime plaster damp proofing may well be less prone to damage from salts and damp, but it is unlikely to cure the problem and could become damp and stained and affected by salts.
What kind of mortar is K lime made of?
K Lime is a range of dry bagged mortars made from Hydraulic Lime, selected sand and other performance enhancing additives, derived from natural sources. K Lime Brochure available for download.
What can K lime roughcast be used for?
K Lime Roughcast can be used externally. K Lime Roughcast is a lime based product meaning it will reduce CO2 emissions when curing. It is prepared by blending K Lime Roughcast Binder with 4-8mm Limestone chips in the ratio 2 parts binder to 1 part limestone chips.
What do you need to know about K lime?
K Lime simplifies the percieved complexity in the use of lime creating a stress free solution for your project that’s as easy as 1, 2, 3. Just choose form the 3 different grades below to suit your project.
What to use on top of K lime course 213?
Finishing 112 is used for rendering as a finishing coat, typically on top of K Lime Course 213. It is designed to be steel floated for a 2-4mm thickness for a fine finish. Finishing 112 can be used externally. Finishing 112 is a lime based product meaning it will reduce CO2 emissions when curing.