• Pebble Dashing

    Yorkshire Externals have been Pebble Dashing for over 15 years.
    Our experienced team are vastly experienced and we pride ourselves on delivering a quality service at the best price.

What is Pebble Dashing?

Pebble Dashing is a traditional style of render which consists of a coloured coat of render being covered by a single layer of pebbles. Thanks to the introduction of polymer render and the availability of decorative pebbles, pebble dashing has seen a resurgence in popularity over recent years.

As well as providing a hard-wearing and weather resistant coating pebble dashing is a very cost effective rendering finish and helps to give a property a traditional look. Choose from smooth pebbles or jagged spa chippings all available in a range of colours to help give your property a unique finish.

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HOW IS PEBBLE DASHING INSTALLED?

External wall pull test

The first step before beginning the thin coat render installation process is to carry out a render or brick pull test. This will identify whether the existing render or brick is strong enough to support the thin coat system. If the render is strong enough, it can simply be smoothed off so that the new thin coat system can be applied directly onto it. If the render is not strong enough, all existing render will need to be removed prior to the installation of the new thin coat system.

Remove and adjust pipework

Once the render has been tested and smoothed down or removed as appropriate, all pipework must be removed from the building before the installation process can begin. Temporary downpipes must also be installed to prevent water from running down the side of the building, and any waste pipes or soil pipes should either be removed or extender away from the walls – this would allow the building to function as normal during the installation process.

Protect Windows

Before any of the render work is carried out we will also fit a protective layer or film over your windows and doors, which will prevent them from being damaged during the installation process.

Adding beading

Before the first coat of render is applied, all corner beads and stop beads will be fitted where necessary. As it is great way to ensure the thin coat system remains secure and tight around windows, doors and other obstructions, creating neat and tight edge.

Adding reinforcing mesh and render

Once the beads have all been installed, the first coat can be applied with the strengthening reinforced mesh cloth that will stop any cracks or movement in the building.

Final coat

A 10mm coat of dash receiver is then applied over the reinforced mesh coat being trowel finished to give a flat surface ready for dashing. Once a decent area has been spread the pebbles will be applied the traditional way using a bucket and shovel.

Reinstall pipework

Now all the pipework and other fixtures that were originally removed from the walls can be reinstalled, and all openings where pipework extends through the render should be sealed.

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Why us?

10 YEAR GUARANTEE

All our systems come with a 10 year guarantee. As we are approved contractors for Wetherby Building System’s we are also able to offer a 10 year manufacturer’s guarantee when using their materials to complete jobs.

FAST & EFFICIENT

Due to our highly efficient office staff, we usually can schedule a survey and provide you with a quote within 3-5 days from the initial enquiry.

VERSATILE TO ALL SURFACES

Whether hacking off existing render, or going onto bare brick/breeze block, our team know all the relative preparation to ensure the render is installed properly.

AFTERCARE SERVICE

Once we have completed the work, we will contact you to advise when the scaffolding will be taken down and to ensure you were happy with our service.

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