Dan Larder, owner of EJL Plaster & Rendering Ltd specifically requested the use of Multi-Rend for its’ ability to be exposed during construction without damaging the integrity of the structure. This is especially useful as the project spanned from the summer months into the new year, remaining resilient throughout various weather conditions during the building process. The Multi-Rend boards were used as the external façade to make up for a thin coat render system. Due to Multi-Rend's lightweight sheets and ease of cutting, the boards were more attractive compared to alternative boards. These characteristics were especially useful in cutting down time and eliminating the need for excess lifting to obtain the required height.
Resistant’s Multi-Rend board utilises the score and snap method with the added benefit of a keyed surface, which greatly speeds up the installation process. In comparison, alternative boards require the use of power tools and specialised cutting blades, while multi-Rend does not. Multi-Rend is also moisture resistant and has low moisture and thermal expansion properties, therefore the shape, thickness and integrity of the board are unaffected by exposure to elements. Consequently, the boards used for an external façade system throughout the project completion did not necessitate protection during the construction phase, speeding up envelope completion.
