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Exterior render cracks

Posted by Sean Bathe, on
How do you repair unsightly cracks and can you apply any coatings to stop them re-appearing ?
Rafal Kaczynski

Rafal Kaczynski

Hi Sean I would recomend to post a job on main website because some of a job needs to be seen before any advice is given. Our service is free of charge with no obligation quote and our tradesmans are happy to help with every aspects of jobs. I would strongly recomend to post a job on Rated People home page then 3 companies will get in touch then you would be able to choose the right person as you would receive an e mail with a link to tradesman account where you would see a pictures and you will read revious from previous customers. I hope this will help Best regards Rafal
john cunningham

john cunningham

I take it this is in sand and cement render Sean. In which case it's best not to fill a narrow crack, but open it to a couple of inches wide. Fill it again with sand and cement mix, four of sand and one of cement, mix it well. Apply it, after wetting the crack. then when dryish, say one or two hours rub it with a float or pice of wood using the edges of the crack as levels. Use a circular motion, adding a little water if necessary. You will have to paint it afterwards as it would be impossible to work it in a way that didn't show. Best of luck JC
Gary Branch

Gary Branch

Only way is tape or fibre scrim over cracks & easy fill a couple of coats & sand down If don't work have to totally skim over wall or ceiling G. Branch plastering

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