From dated façade to eye-catcher: see what render can transform

You can replace the windows, modernise the interior and renovate the roof, but if the exterior remains dated, the property can still look older than it really is.

The façade makes up a large part of what people see from the street. Discoloured brickwork, ageing joints, previous repairs and different sections therefore stand out quickly.

Façade renovation can create a dramatic change without requiring a complete renovation of the property. A uniform rendered finish brings the different sections together and gives the building a cleaner and more contemporary appearance.

Older façades often contain different colours, materials, joints and visible traces of previous alterations.

Render visually brings these different elements together into one continuous finish.

Different colours and textures are also available, making it possible to coordinate the façade with the windows, roof and architecture of the property.

A lighter finish can make the building look fresher and brighter, while darker details can create more contrast.

The result is therefore more than simply a new finish: the appearance of the entire property changes with it.

No. Render can be installed with or without additional external wall insulation.

If the property is already sufficiently insulated and the main goal is to update the exterior, render may be applied without additional insulation, depending on the existing substrate.

If you want to use the renovation to improve the property's energy performance, insulation boards can first be installed on the outside of the wall.

This allows you to combine a completely new appearance with improved exterior wall insulation.

The right solution depends on the existing wall construction, current insulation and condition of the façade.

In many cases, yes.

The existing façade first needs to be inspected to ensure that it provides a sufficiently stable base.

We consider factors such as:

• the condition of the masonry;

• cracks and damaged areas;

• loose or unstable sections;

• possible moisture problems;

• windows, sills and connections;

• existing façade finishes.

Any problems are dealt with before the new system is applied.

A durable finish begins with proper preparation beneath the visible render.

The exact process differs for every property.

The existing façade is first assessed and prepared. Damaged or unstable sections are repaired to create a suitable base.

When external insulation is required, insulation boards are then fitted to the wall.

A reinforced base layer creates a strong and even surface.

Finally, the selected rendered finish is applied in the chosen colour and texture.

The result is a façade that is both technically sound and visually consistent.

The cost varies from one property to another.

Factors include:

• total façade area;

• condition of the existing surface;

• necessary repairs;

• accessibility and scaffolding;

• number of windows, doors and connections;

• chosen finish;

• render with or without external insulation.

Surface area alone is therefore not enough to calculate an accurate total price.

A straightforward façade requiring little preparation will have a different cost from an older façade that first requires extensive repairs.

When you see your own property every day, it is easy to become used to how the exterior looks.

A before-and-after comparison often makes it much clearer how strongly the façade affects the overall appearance.

Render may be an interesting option if you want to:

• give your property a more modern appearance;

• renovate an ageing or discoloured façade;

• visually unite different parts of the exterior;

• create a clean and uniform finish;

• potentially combine renovation with external insulation.

Every façade is different. We therefore assess the existing situation first and advise which solution best suits the property.

Want to discover what is possible for your façade? Request a free, no-obligation quote from Nu-Isoleren.