Cornerstone Insulating Render

£17.35

inc. VAT

2746

Size

Qty

24 Hour Customer Support

Quality Products

Next Day Delivery

Description

Cornerstone Insulating Render is designed to improve the thermal performance of solid walled masonry, whilst maintaining the high vapour permeability and low strength of an NHL2 render.

Insulating Render offers a viable solution for Part L1B legislation in that it meets the requirements for improving the thermal performance of a wall, whilst maintaining a permeable fabric which absorbs and readily allows for the evaporation of moisture and will not prejudice the character of the host building or increase the risk of long-term deterioration of the building fabric or fittings.

With a measured K Value of 0.12, Insulating Render significantly outperforms similar systems both in terms of performance and cost. A 50mm application will improve the U value of a solid wall by 50% or more, significantly reducing heat loss.

Application

Preparation
In general, this will be determined by the purpose and application of the mortar. We would expect appropriate preparation in accordance with best practice; where the surface is clean, free of dust and
other debris.

Where necessary the background should be adequately dampened to promote adhesion/bond with the host surface. Dense impervious backgrounds/materials are unlikely to be very absorbent and require little to no dampening, whereas more absorbent backgrounds/materials require adequate dampening in order to prevent rapid drying. Whilst Cornerstone Insulating Render includes additions to try and mitigate these issues, best practice still needs to be followed.

Mixing
A bag of Cornerstone Insulating Render will require 4 to 5 litres of clean potable water. The water addition will vary according to the application and desired consistency/workability of the mortar. Always avoid making the mortar too wet, as this can promote shrinkage issues, especially when used as a render.

For drum type mixers, it is essential not to overfill the mixer. As a dry mixed material, it is possible that some settlement or separation may occur in the bag during transit; when mixing part bags, it is especially important that the dry contents are thoroughly blended prior to mixing with water.

Best Practice/Advised Mixing - First add 60 to 70% water of the total water into the mixer, followed by the Cornerstone Insulating Render and turn the mixer on. Allow the mortar to mix until the water is thoroughly distributed, then add additional water to achieve desired consistency.
Mix for a minimum of 5 minutes.

Other mix methods - We accept that it is generally site practice to add the water to the mortar, providing the mortar is well mixed and not too wet, this method will be sufficient.

Quenching - Like most lime mortars Cornerstone Insulating Render will benefit from Quenching; allow the mortar to stand for 10 to 20 minutes after mixing, before use.

Should additional water be needed after quenching to maintain workability, this can be added and mixed thoroughly through the mortar.

Once water has been added, Cornerstone Insulating Render has an open time of at least 18 hours.

Each project is unique, always seek professional advice before undertaking a project.

Data Sheets

Download Data Sheet Here.

Coverage

A 9kg bag will cover 1.55m2 @10mm thickness.