Monocouche Render
Monocouche Render is a type of render that originated in France. The word monocouche means “one coat” or “one layer.” It is a cement render that has additives added to it to make it more breathable and flexible. It is a durable one-layer render coat that has the ability to be coloured and can last up to 25 years, depending on where you live and how often you maintain it.
Monocouche rendering is usually applied in two parts but forms in a single layer. It has steadily been growing in popularity worldwide due to its durability, availability in different finishes, and the fact that it only requires one coat.
What Are the Benefits of Monocouche Rendering?
The benefits of Monocouche rendering include:
- Quick application: Monocouche rendering only requires one coat to be applied to an exterior surface, and it’s good to go!
- Protective: One layer of monocouche rendering is about 15-25mm thick, which protects your home from the elements.
- Durable: If maintained well, monocouche rendering can last up to 25 years without cracking. It is one of the most durable rendering types available.
- Less likely to crack: Monocouche render is flexible and can even be crack-resistant due to certain additives that are added to the render.
- Better energy efficiency: Monocouche render is thicker and more microporous than most other renders. Therefore, it has excellent thermal properties, which makes your home cooler during the Summer months and warmer during the Winter months.
- Less time-consuming: Other rendering types take at least a few days to complete because each layer must dry before the next is applied. However, monocouche rendering is so thick that it only requires one layer.
- Can be applied directly: It can easily be applied directly to the external wall, including bricks, which means that older homes can be renovated quickly.
- Available in different colours: Monocouche rendering is mixed with a white cement base, which means it is easy for it to be coloured in a wide range of colours and shades. You’ll surely be able to find a colour that matches your home and style!
- Various finishes: Monocouche rendering can easily be applied with a stoned, roughcast or scraped finish, which results in an effective, stylish finish.
- Easy to apply: Monocouche rendering is easy to apply to a surface by either hand or by using a machine.
What Are the Cons of Monocouche Rendering?
The cons of monocouche rendering include:
- Not hydrophobic: Although monocouche rendering is generally considered water-resistant, it is not classified as a hydrophobic render, meaning it doesn’t repel water as effectively as a silicone render. This means it can be prone to algae and mould growth, especially in areas with a lot of rain.
- Difficult to repair: Because monocouche rendering is a mixture of white cement and pigment, it can be challenging to find an exact colour match to patch it up, especially if the colour is brighter.
Application of Monocouche Render
Like other renders, the monocouche rendering mixture comes in bags. Once this mixture is mixed with water and applied to the surface, it can be applied with a trowel or a spray machine.
One layer of monocouche render is applied in two parts, forming a single monolithic layer.
It takes around 5-36 hours for the render to try and set, depending on various factors, including the humidity and weather conditions.
Maintenance of Monocouche Renders
All rendering requires some maintenance at some point or another, especially if they have been exposed to the elements. The maintenance of monocouche rendering includes regularly cleaning the surface to get rid of any dirt or debris build-up.
Different cleaning solutions can be used on a monocouche-rendered wall, such as a brick or masonry cleaner, which can be applied to the surface with a pressure washer or a soft brush.
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