Whether you are looking for inspiration for your new build home, want to spruce up the tired-looking exterior, or are planning to put your home on the market and want to add some kerb appeal, the…

As part of Saint-Gobain’s vision to be the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction and to understand how sustainable housing can be delivered at scale using construction solutions…

Super chic and totally modern, grey is the colour of the moment. Grey exteriors are now a staple in any discerning homeowner, self-builder or architect’s palette with the colour being a key element…

In this blog we are going to approach one of the commonly asked questions… “How much does a bag of Weber render cover?”

Dry dash finish is traditionally chosen to provide a tough and long-lasting external facade in high exposure areas

Scraped texture is a hugely popular render finish which works well on both modern and traditional buildings

Roughcast or sprayed texture is a finish which perfectly complements a more traditional building style

Scraped texture – also known as a scratch texture – is a hugely popular render finish which works well on both modern and traditional buildings

A sponge finish – also known as a traditional or float finish – is achieved by smoothing down a base coat render with a sponge float and coating with an external quality paint

In contrast to a sponge/float finish which is quite smooth, a textured finish includes small aggregates in the decorative coating to give a slightly rougher appearance which can add depth and warmth…

A traditional travertine texture offers excellent protection of a multi-coat render system and is simple to finish

Tyrolean render creates a durable and weather-resistant finish with an open, honeycomb texture

'Ghosting' is when the outline of the blockwork is visible through render due to dampness. Read on to see how best to deal with it

It is widely acknowledged that one of the greatest challenges for renderers is the UK climate. From October through to spring, rain, frost and limited daylight threaten the quality of the job,…

Rendering in winter can be unpleasant and can cause lots of issues for the applicator. Here we've got some handy tips to help you overcome the weather.

The current direction for MMC solutions is predominantly a frame and panel system, in this article, we look at the considerations that need to be made as a renderer to ensure installation is correct…

In the UK we often think of weather issues as being something at the other end of the spectrum – too cold, too wet or too windy to work – rarely do we ever highlight the fact that it's too sunny! It…

We asked our applications and training team for their top tips when rendering. These are tips which you might not find in a technical data sheet or been taught at college, these little pearls of…

With the cost-of-living crisis being a very real threat to many businesses, you may be making cutbacks on certain things to help boost your bank balance. However, when it comes to your render…

External wall insulation makes it possible to insulate a home by fitting insulation to its external walls. This can improve thermal performance and reduce energy consumption. EWI offers multiple…

Currently, all rental properties must have a minimum energy performance certificate (EPC) rating of E, although there is the potential for this to change to a D or even a C in the next few years…

This blog is written in partnership with Pyramid Solutions, an External Wall Insulation company based in Essex.

Tiling is easy, right? Well, laying tiles is relatively easy but laying tiles and doing it well can be a difficult task if you have little or no tiling experience.

Water getting behind your tiles can be a potential nightmare as it can loosen tiles and even affect the structural integrity of your walls. Read our handy guide on how to deal with it.

New year…new kitchen? If you are tiling a splashback above your counter it’s one of the easiest ways to add life to your kitchen on a budget and will also make cleaning your walls much easier.

Have you ever noticed a white powder appearing on the surface of grout and/or tiles in your home? Don’t panic, it’s efflorescence – a salt deposit left behind as water evaporates from the surface,…

What's the best tile adhesive for the job?

Concrete decks, pavements and hard standings deteriorate over time due to exposure to severe weather conditions and excessive traffic loading on the surface

When laying any flooring, we understand that you have many things you need to consider, one of which is the amount of moisture found within a substrate.

When it comes to choosing the right products for your project, you need to consider more than just the cost of materials. The project timeline, building usage, footfall and final finish must also be…

Ideal for rendering brickwork or blockwork, there’s a long list of advantages to using Weber’s high-performing monocouche renders. So, what exactly are they?

Using a retarder in monocouche render helps the applicator to stay in control of the set time and allows freedom to get things right!

Weber are best known for our range of monocouche renders and decorative finishes, carefully manufactured to produce long-lasting, high quality and durable finishes.

If you’re considering investing in an external wall insulation (EWI) system, you might have questions about how it works, and what impact it will have on your home.