en.Wedoany.com Reported - The facade renovation of the Waterside Shopping Centre in Lincoln, UK, has been completed. The project enhanced the durability and detailing quality of the building's exterior by using Renderplas PVCu render beads in the plaster system.
The shopping centre's original rendered facade had suffered from widespread cracking, fissuring, and spalling due to prolonged exposure, with large areas beyond repair, giving the building an outdated appearance. As part of a city centre development aimed at attracting new visitors, retailers, and hotel operators, the facade condition urgently needed improvement. In 2019, a comprehensive renovation began, with approximately 1,100 square metres of failed render removed and replaced with weberpral M monocouche render, chosen for its durability and consistent through-colour finish. The entire system was paired with PVCu render beads from Renderplas.
Main contractor Barwin is a specialist company with over 30 years of experience in facade repair and renovation. The project required more than 2,500 linear metres of render beads, including drip beads, stop beads, corner beads, and movement joint beads. Although Renderplas PVCu beads were not included in the original specification, Barwin decided to use them based on past experience. Barwin Senior Estimator Martin Hill stated that the beads are readily available, do not deform, remain straight, and provide a clean finish.
The project team noted that inferior beads could deform during installation, corrode over time, leading to uneven lines and premature render failure. Renderplas PVCu beads are designed to remain straight and dimensionally stable, contain anti-corrosion components, are fully certified by the British Board of Agrément (BBA), and come with a 25-year warranty or a lifespan matching the render system. After renovation, the facade features sharp corners, clean edges, and consistent detailing, providing a modern backdrop for the shopping centre's retail and leisure functions. The project was carried out in five phases and completed within five months, one month ahead of the original six-month schedule.
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