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Which type of render is best for you?
Type of render Advantages Disadvantages
Lime Flexible Porous
Sand and cement Cheap Varied finishes Inflexible Heavy
Acrylic-based Wide range of colours Water-repellent Colours can fade Not vapour permeable – risk of staining and bubbling
Mineral-based Non-combustible Vapour permeable Restricted colours Can lose finish
Silicon-based Vapour permeable Water-repellent Most expensive