Through colour render is a
sand/
cement/
lime based
render that is made from
White Portland cement (WOPC) and added
pigment to produce a coloured effect that is throughout the body of the material. The pigment is preblended into the product as part of the manufacturing process to produce a prebagged product. Another name for these type of materials is
monocouche renders
Monocouche renders are a type of decorative finish applied to the outside of buildings to provide both decoration and weather protection.
Derived from the French, and meaning mono or single layer, Monocouche renders are modern single coat renders ...
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Various mix designs can be produced in renders according to the published
Code of Practice for External Renderings, BS5262 1991. The through colour render market within Europe produces a class 3 mix design as per the Code of Practice by the manufacturing companies listed below;
Painting materials