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How Often Should Rendered Walls Be Cleaned?

Rendered walls typically need cleaning every 12–24 months, but factors like wall orientation, local climate, and nearby vegetation can shorten that window significantly. This guide...  more  

What Is Softwashing and Why Is It Used on Render?

If you've noticed green algae creeping across your rendered walls, black streaks down your fascias, or a general dullness to your property's exterior, you're not alone. Rendered ex...  more  

Why Heritage Buildings Need a Different Approach to Render Cleaning

Heritage buildings cannot be cleaned the same way as modern structures. Their lime renders, aged stonework, and historic masonry are softer, more porous, and far more sensitive to ...  more  

Is It Safe to Clean Render Yourself? (UK Homeowner Guide)

DIY render cleaning can be safe if you use the proper methods, but there is a significant risk of damaging your render with the wrong approach, especially if you rely on pressure w...  more  

Why Does Render Turn Green?

ender turns green because moisture on the surface allows algae, moss and lichen to grow, particularly on shaded or poorly ventilated walls. This article explains what render is, wh...  more  

Render Cleaning Explained: Why Render Gets Dirty, How It’s Cleaned, and How to Protect It Long Term

Rendered walls are designed to protect buildings from weather exposure while creating a clean, modern exterior. However, across the UK, render is also one of the most commonly stai...  more