6.11 Render

6.11.2 Provision of information

Designs and specifications shall be produced in a clearly understandable format, include all relevant information, and be distributed to all appropriate personnel.

Design and specifications should be issued to site supervisors, relevant specialist subcontractors and/or suppliers and, where relevant, include the following:

  • a full set of drawings indicating areas to be rendered, and construction details, eg the position of movement joints and how interfaces are formed
  • the render manufacturer’s technical information, including parts of the system design manual or installation guidance relevant to the specific site and construction type
  • mix proportions for site-made render
  • details of the substrate and background
  • details of any technical assessments (ie, third-party certifications)
  • details of interfaces and abutments, such as joints, junctions, and service penetrations
  • ancillaries that form part of a rendering system.

Table 1: Process chart for the application of site and factory-made render to masonry backgrounds

Last updated: 2nd January 2024

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