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“In my view Specialized’s flashing system is
the best on the market. The flashing system
is key to creating a watertight seal around
windows and in junctions of detailed areas
such as parapets and chimneys, which is
crucial for the integrity of the structure.”
The team
Exterior plaster application is a highly
specialised skill and physically demanding job.
Marlborough Plastering director Mike
Douglas, says it takes many years to master
the techniques required to make a plastered
home look great.
“While exterior plaster is definitely the icing
on the cake of a beautiful home, contrary to
what many people think there’s a lot more to
plastering a house than icing a cake,” Mike
says.
Mike has worked in the exterior plastering
trade for more than 25 years, after
completing a trade course in building
and construction at Nelson Institute of
Technology.
He’s worked as a builder and plasterer on a
range of residential and commercial projects
in New Zealand, Australia and United States,
including Shakespeare’s Wharf in Picton and
the Otira Viaduct in Arthur’s Pass.
He started his own plastering company in
2005 and since then Marlborough Plastering
has made a name for itself as Marlborough’s
premier exterior plastering company, with
a focus on delivering a high quality finish
using some of the best plaster systems in the
business.
The Marlborough Plastering team is led by
foreman Tama Harimate. With more than 12
years experience on the trowel and a keen
The cRew: hadley, Tama, Mike and ata
eye for detail, Tama ensures the crew runs
smoother than a fresh coat of plaster.
No two jobs are the same, and head plasterer
Hadley Dawes’ experience across a wide
range of trades comes in handy. He’s been
plastering for 13 years, painting for three,
roofing for four and building for four.
Apprentice Te Ata Tuu Page-Stevens, speaks
fluent te reo Māori and joined the team
after moving up from Christchurch where he
worked as a painter on the rebuild.
Services
As well as a wide range of exterior plaster
cladding and waterproofing systems for
buildings, fences, garden walls, outdoor
fires and entertainment areas, Marlborough
Plastering also does cladding maintenance
work such as house cleaning, repaints and
repairs.
“Keeping your home well maintained with a
regular clean and a new paint job every 10
years or so, helps spread your running costs
and prevent build up of dirt and grime that
can lead to bigger, more costly problems,”
Mike says.
“A presale wash and paint instantly updates
any home, helping to improve its street
appeal while adding value to your home.”
As a certified applicator of the Equus
Dexx Membrane Waterproofing System,
Marlborough Plastering also offers a range
of waterproofing and sealing systems for flat
roofs, decks, planter boxes, wet areas and
tanking.
For more information and home inspiration,
check out Marlborough Plastering online:
www.marlboroughplastering.co.nz and
Facebook/marlboroughplastering. Or for
free advice and quotes, give Mike a call:
0800 944748 or 021572899