RENDERING ADVICE Monocouche Render vs Silicone Render: Which Should You Choose? Updated September 2026 • By Neil – P3 Plastering Monocouche render and silicone render are two popular options for giving an external wall a modern, coloured finish. Both can provide an attractive alternative to traditional painted render, but they are different types of rendering … Read more

RENDERING ADVICE Silicone Render: Benefits, Costs & When It’s the Right Choice Updated September 2026 • By Neil – P3 Plastering Silicone render is a modern external wall finish that has become increasingly popular for homeowners looking for a coloured, low-maintenance alternative to traditional painted render. It is known particularly for its water-repellent properties, vapour … Read more

RENDERING ADVICE Why External Rendering Fails (And What You Can Do About It) Updated September 2026 • By Neil – P3 Plastering External render is designed to protect the outside of a property while providing a durable, attractive finish. Like any external building finish, however, it can develop problems over time if the render, the … Read more

RENDERING ADVICE Mastering Coloured Render: Types, Finishes, and Trends Updated September 2026 • By Neil – P3 Plastering Coloured render provides an attractive external finish without relying on conventional masonry paint to create the original colour. Modern systems are available in a wide range of colours, textures and material types, making it possible to achieve … Read more