Thermocork vs Monocouche Render

In many different industries, whether it’s architecture, building development or interior design, contractors and developers are always looking for the best materials that will help to decrease work time, reduce costs and most importantly produce a better and more effective finished product.

For a long time, monocouche renders were the go-to material for many contractors.

However, in recent years many people have begun to move away from the dated render in favour of other solutions such as cork spray.

Here we take a look at the benefits and disadvantages of both materials to help you decide which the more appropriate render is for you or your company.

Monocouche uses as a Render

Monocouche renders have been used to coat the outside of buildings for years and can be found on

• Houses

• Industrial buildings

• Commercial structures.

The single-coat mixture is derived by adding coloured pigments to white Portland cement which is then applied manually via a purpose-built applicator.

Popularity of Monocouche

The reason that monocouche renders have become so popular over the years is down to their low maintenance and long lifespan.

Another benefit of monocouche render is the ability to run pigments through the mixture, making the render available in a wide range of colours.

The external finish has been utilised in a number of environments and is often praised for requiring very few repairs.

Downsides of Monocouche

This lack of maintenance is not infinite, however.

After several years of weathering, monocouche render does begin to show drastic signs of ageing and in many cases, buildings can require a whole new coating at great expense.

This is down to the use of white Portland cement which provides a clean mixture to pass colour through.

A downside to this, however, is that the materials and ingredients used to make the render are often toxic and aren’t environmental friendly.