{"id":1408,"date":"2022-04-05T12:42:50","date_gmt":"2022-04-05T12:42:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jandhlynch.co.uk\/?p=1408"},"modified":"2026-03-20T12:34:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T12:34:22","slug":"silicone-based-render","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jandhlynch.co.uk\/silicone-based-render\/","title":{"rendered":"What is silicone-based render?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Silicone-based render is a great way to preserve the exterior fa\u00e7ade of your property. It is durable, easy to install and can be applied to most properties from domestic houses to industrial and commercial units.<\/p>\n

A silicone rendering solution offers a great way to protect properties from the UK weather. It can also help limit damp penetration as well as giving your home a beautiful fa\u00e7ade that will look amazing for many years to come.<\/p>\n

How is Silicone Render Different to Other Types of Render?<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Silicone render is a multi-layer system of rendering, unlike the popular monocouche render options. It consists of a basecoat layer made from cement and fibreglass that provides a strong protective layer to the property. On top of this, a second layer of silicone render is applied. The silicone in the topcoat is more water repellent than other renders and as such more suited to walls that suffer from damp or are subjected to high moisture content.<\/p>\n

As the top layer is silicone-based it is also more resistant to cracking making it useful for buildings where the underlying substrate (the surface beneath the render) is expected to move over time.<\/p>\n

For a comprehensive guide on how silicone render is applied, head over to\u00a0BuildIt<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Benefits of Silicone Render<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

While silicone render is trickier and generally takes longer to apply than a one coat solution like monocouche render, it provides a variety of benefits, including:<\/p>\n