When render covers something it should not
Once it is buried, it stops being inspectable and often stops working.
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In short: Render carried over detail on a Schofields build.
What we recorded
Render carried over detail on a Schofields job at lock-up, where it should have stopped short.
Why it matters
Weep holes, flashing edges and movement joints all rely on being open. Render across them removes the function and the evidence at once.
Why it happens
Rendering is fast work over a large area, and stopping neatly at a small detail takes deliberate care.
How it is found
By knowing what should be visible at that point and noticing that it is not.
The fix
Cutting the render back, which is straightforward before painting and awkward afterwards.
Written by our local inspection team from work carried out in Schofields. Licensed building practitioners.
