RENDERPLAS PVC BEADS
DO LIKE TO BE BESIDE
THE SEASIDE
A coastal environment can be one of the harshest for a building to
withstand so when a Grade 2 listed, Victorian kiosk was due to be
relocated and renovated on the Brighton seafront, Renderplas PVC
beads were immediately sourced for the internal plasterwork.
In 2015 Brighton & Hove City Council started work on the long and
difficult process of essential maintenance work to save the Brighton
seafront road which, at the time, was in danger of collapse. As part of
the project the wooden framed Shelter Hall Kiosk, dating back to the
1880s, was painstakingly dismantled and relocated to its new home
on the Upper Prom, 200 meters away from its original location.
Instrumental to the successful completion of this process was the
West Sussex based construction company, Harrity Building and
Construction Ltd. Owner of the company, Mr. Chris Harrity, who has
many years’ experience tackling such complex projects, explained
that an important part of the reconstruction was the internal
plastering. Although metal beads were originally specified Chris
insisted that Renderplas PVC beads were the right choice for the job.
“Though the beads were used internally, we still felt it necessary to
use Renderplas PVC beads rather than galvanised or stainless as we
could be 100% certain that they would not rust or bleed through
the plaster.”
The kiosk will need to withstand many torrential storms, long winters
and harsh atmospheric conditions as Chris Harrity comments “the
newly located kiosk will have to endure high salt levels. Renderplas
beads give us peace of mind that there will be no need for costly
ongoing remedial repairs.”
The British and European Standard for the design and application
of external render (BS EN 13914-1:2016) stipulates that only PVC
beads and stainless steel beads can be used in applications of high
atmospheric moisture and background salt. Renderplas beads meet
this standard and are a fraction of the price of stainless steel beads,
they are the ideal choice for all coastal building projects.
Renderplas white corner and stop beads, used on the project, are
made from cost-effective 100% recycled, exterior grade, impact
resistant, UV stable PVC, and are guaranteed for 25 years, meaning
no costly repair bills or returns to site for Brighton & Hove City
Council or Harrity Building and Construction Ltd.
Renderplas Managing Director, Daniel Leedham-Green is always
proud to be associated with the restoration and preservation of
the country’s building heritage; “this Victorian seaside kiosk is
synonymous with the English seaside and childhood holidays. It is
heartwarming to know that Renderplas beads have helped ensure
its survival for many future generations to enjoy.”
For more information visit www.renderplas.co.uk