Exterior renovation

advice on using fillers on exterior surfaces

Searching for advice on using fillers on exterior surfaces and walls? Here you can find everything you need to know about exterior renovation: From choosing a filler that is compatible with your substrate to the different roles of an exterior filler, such as filling, shaping, repairing and skimming

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Renovating a lime-rendered wall with Toupret exterior filler

Renovating a lime-rendered wall with Toupret exterior filler

Renovating a lime-rendered wall can be a long job if you want to do it in a traditional way. To achieve good adhesion of the lime plaster it is adv...
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Large Holes in Exterior Masonry

How to Repair Large Holes in Exterior Masonry

Large holes and damage in exterior masonry need a tough, weather-resistant repair to hold up long term. Here’s how to get a solid, lasting result u...
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Repair Cracks in Exterior Masonry

How to Repair Cracks in Exterior Masonry

Cracks in exterior masonry let water in. Once moisture gets behind the surface, it leads to further cracking, frost damage, blown render, and damp ...
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fix reoccurring cracks on outside wall

How to Fix Reappearing Cracks in Masonry

Exterior masonry is constantly on the move. Temperature swings cause brick, block, stone and render to expand and contract. Moisture levels shift w...
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Skim Exterior Masonry

How to Skim Exterior Masonry

Skimming exterior masonry is about resurfacing: taking a rough, uneven, or weathered wall and creating a smooth, sealed finish ready for decoration.
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How to Repair and Reshape Damaged Masonry

How to Repair and Reshape Damaged Masonry

Damaged exterior masonry features don't always need replacing. Crumbling window sills, chipped cornerstones and damaged decorative mouldings can of...
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How to Fix Hairline Cracks in Render

How to Fix Hairline Cracks in Render

Hairline cracks are straightforward to fix. A surface-level skim with the right exterior filler will seal the cracks and leave you with a smooth, p...
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Smooth Over Rough Render With Filler

How to Smooth Over Rough Render

If you are looking to achieve a clean, flat finish to the outside of a property, a rough-textured render works against that finish.
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How to Repair Damaged and Blown Render

How to Repair Damaged and Blown Render

Damaged render, whether caused by impact, frost, or age, creates holes and weak spots that let water straight into the wall. Both need cutting out ...
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Manage Persistent Moisture

How to Manage Persistent Moisture on Exterior Walls

Some exterior walls are permanently exposed to moisture. Retaining walls holding back earth, boundary walls, north-facing walls that never fully dr...
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Successful renovation of the exteriors of buildings involves not only knowing a number of different techniques, but also choosing the most suitable equipment and products for this type of work. To help professionals better understand this specific area, Toupret has developed a section dedicated to exterior renovation. You can find all the information you need to make better use of your fillers, as well as to optimize your work, whatever the problem. Click on the articles of your choice to find out more or search Toupret's extensive range of products specially developed for renovating exterior walls and surfaces.