Acrylic Rendering for Log Cabins
Enhance the durability, protection, and aesthetic appeal of your log cabin with our premium acrylic rendering services. Designed to provide a weather-resistant and crack-free finish, our rendering solutions ensure long-lasting beauty and functionality for your wooden structures.
What is Acrylic Render?
Acrylic render is a premixed, water-based exterior finish that consists of fine aggregates, acrylic resins, and other additives that provide excellent bonding to surfaces such as concrete, brick, cement sheeting, and even polystyrene insulation boards. It is available in a wide variety of finishes, including smooth, textured, or patterned, and can be tinted to various colors.
Properties of Acrylic Render
- Durability: Offers enhanced durability against cracking, fading, and weather damage.
- Flexibility: Its flexible nature allows it to expand and contract with temperature changes, reducing the risk of cracks.
- Water Resistance: Acrylic renders are highly resistant to water penetration, making them ideal for areas exposed to moisture.
- UV Resistance: Acrylic renders are UV-stable, which means they resist fading from the sun’s rays, ensuring the finish stays vibrant for longer.
- Ease of Application: Acrylic render is easier to apply than traditional cement render, with less drying time and fewer environmental requirements.
Technical Sandwich
- Structural Log
- 150mm Mineral Wool
- Breathable Membrane
- 2×1 Battens
- Magnesium Oxide Board
- Adhesive Render Coat
- Standard Mechcloth
- Adhesive Render Coat
- Decorative Render Finish ( White )
Advantages of Acrylic Render
- Weather Resistance: Highly resistant to cracking, peeling, and water ingress, making it ideal for areas with fluctuating temperatures and high humidity.
- Low Maintenance: Requires less maintenance than cement-based renders, and cleaning is easier with regular washing.
- Aesthetic Flexibility: Available in a variety of textures and finishes, allowing it to be tailored to suit a wide range of design requirements.
- Enhanced Bonding: Due to the acrylic base, it adheres strongly to a range of building substrates without the need for additional bonding agents.
- Faster Drying Time: Acrylic render typically dries faster than traditional cement render, which allows for quicker project completion.
Color & Grain Option
Grain Option: 1.5k (Standard)
Color Options: Acrylic renders can be mixed with a wide range of pigments, providing custom colors. Standard color is white and other color are upgradable options.
Environmental & Safety Data
- VOC Content: Typically < 50 g/L, conforming to environmental regulations.
- Non-toxic: Safe to use when applied according to manufacturer instructions.
- Non-Flammable: Does not support combustion.
- Environmental Impact: Water-based, with a lower environmental impact compared to solvent-based finishes.
