@itravers887 Good question! When we use Weber’s pre-mixed render, we still add a waterproofer to ensure maximum protection, even though the mix includes additives. For traditional sand and cement mixes, we use 3mm washed sand for both the scratch coat (4:1 mix with waterproofer) and the top coat (5:1 mix). Lime can be added to the top coat for improved workability and flexibility, but it depends on the project and substrate. Pre-mixed options like Weber simplify the process while delivering consistent results!
I have been a lot in Ireland (my late dad lived in there) and love how their older houses are all finished with bebble dashing. I didn't know this is how it's called and now I know how to do it. So thank you! Love to put later some Virgina creeper and Boston ivy to climb as well- just like everywhere in Ireland.🥰 My fave country- so magical, beautiful, simple, green, clean and with the most caring and kindest people! 🇨🇮☘️💚
I hope you two fkn legends get everything you deserve......I just quoted a job on a 1930's "greek" pebble render. As a text coater mostly I didn't know how the fk I was gonna patch and help the client - I over quoted they instantly accepted....farkkkkkkkk I thought.....took me 20mins to find this after I found out wtf it was actually actually called - I was like "Greek agg sand and stone...." nup- ummm 1930's pebble render restoration.....nope. thank the stars y'all popped up, I was like "pebble dash 🤔 " that might work.....OMFG YES YES YES No bs. Really appreciate you guys and hope 2025 is everything and more yu hoped for xxxx (ya fkn legends xxx ❤️ Dr. V
@vinnyandatty8777 What an absolute belter of a comment! 😂🙌 We’re buzzing to hear we could help you out with that 1930’s pebble dash job - love how you went on that wild hunt to figure out what it was called! “Greek agg sand and stone” cracked us up. Pebble dash is a beast of a finish, and it’s always a winner when you get a client who knows the value of a proper restoration. Massive respect for taking on the challenge, mate - sounds like you smashed it! Here’s to many more wins for you in 2025. Appreciate the kind words, and keep doing what you’re doing. Legends like you make the trade what it is. 💪 Cheers, Dr. V!
How come you painted the primer onto the bottom two courses too? Won't that painted brick now be on show, as opposed to just normal brick? Good channel, enjoying the content guys
@itsjpere Great question! The customer was planning to paint those bottom courses with Black Jack, so we applied the primer to help provide extra adhesion for it. Probably not strictly necessary, but it worked well in this case. Glad you’re enjoying the content-thanks for the support! 👍
Don't know em ay but didnt see anyone else in the vid. I guess ive never met the girls so If Lead or her.mate.popped out couldn't even tell ya it was them
Great question! We chose to dry dash for the remedial work here to better match the texture of the existing render once it’s set. While wet dash can be effective, dry dashing gives us more control over consistency and reduces the risk of shrinkage cracks during curing. It’s all about ensuring a durable, cohesive finish that blends well with the original render. Thanks for watching!
“@ktmidol Pebble dash: the Marmite of house finishes - you either love it or… well, you’re here. If you ever need it gone, let me know. I can help you break up with those pebbles!”
@AbseilerPainting Judging by ya handle - you probs think a 'Hawk' is just a bird... Why would you even ask such a dumbass question?..... I guess it's like my Grand Pa used to say " Son, if you can piss - you can paint..."
@itravers887 Good question! When we use Weber’s pre-mixed render, we still add a waterproofer to ensure maximum protection, even though the mix includes additives. For traditional sand and cement mixes, we use 3mm washed sand for both the scratch coat (4:1 mix with waterproofer) and the top coat (5:1 mix). Lime can be added to the top coat for improved workability and flexibility, but it depends on the project and substrate. Pre-mixed options like Weber simplify the process while delivering consistent results!
I have been a lot in Ireland (my late dad lived in there) and love how their older houses are all finished with bebble dashing. I didn't know this is how it's called and now I know how to do it. So thank you! Love to put later some Virgina creeper and Boston ivy to climb as well- just like everywhere in Ireland.🥰 My fave country- so magical, beautiful, simple, green, clean and with the most caring and kindest people! 🇨🇮☘️💚
Thanks for sharing!
Not really what I was looking for but such a joy to see these guys at work had to watch to the end.
Very kind of you to take the time to share 👍🏼
Lovely job I’d imagine the bagged render to make life a lot easier on this type of work it’s good to know for future reference the stones sick so well
Really pleased this video could be of some help👍🏼
I hope you two fkn legends get everything you deserve......I just quoted a job on a 1930's "greek" pebble render. As a text coater mostly I didn't know how the fk I was gonna patch and help the client - I over quoted they instantly accepted....farkkkkkkkk I thought.....took me 20mins to find this after I found out wtf it was actually actually called - I was like "Greek agg sand and stone...." nup- ummm 1930's pebble render restoration.....nope. thank the stars y'all popped up, I was like "pebble dash 🤔 " that might work.....OMFG YES YES YES
No bs. Really appreciate you guys and hope 2025 is everything and more yu hoped for xxxx (ya fkn legends xxx
❤️ Dr. V
@vinnyandatty8777 What an absolute belter of a comment! 😂🙌 We’re buzzing to hear we could help you out with that 1930’s pebble dash job - love how you went on that wild hunt to figure out what it was called! “Greek agg sand and stone” cracked us up. Pebble dash is a beast of a finish, and it’s always a winner when you get a client who knows the value of a proper restoration.
Massive respect for taking on the challenge, mate - sounds like you smashed it! Here’s to many more wins for you in 2025. Appreciate the kind words, and keep doing what you’re doing. Legends like you make the trade what it is. 💪 Cheers, Dr. V!
How come you painted the primer onto the bottom two courses too? Won't that painted brick now be on show, as opposed to just normal brick? Good channel, enjoying the content guys
@itsjpere Great question! The customer was planning to paint those bottom courses with Black Jack, so we applied the primer to help provide extra adhesion for it. Probably not strictly necessary, but it worked well in this case. Glad you’re enjoying the content-thanks for the support! 👍
What sand do you use in each layer and what mix, assume you use waterproofer in every layer and do you add lime and if so when?
Did you check if asbestos and lead were present first?
Don't know em ay but didnt see anyone else in the vid. I guess ive never met the girls so If Lead or her.mate.popped out couldn't even tell ya it was them
The existing render is wet dash so why are they dry dashing the remedial work
Great question! We chose to dry dash for the remedial work here to better match the texture of the existing render once it’s set. While wet dash can be effective, dry dashing gives us more control over consistency and reduces the risk of shrinkage cracks during curing. It’s all about ensuring a durable, cohesive finish that blends well with the original render. Thanks for watching!
“@ktmidol Pebble dash: the Marmite of house finishes - you either love it or… well, you’re here. If you ever need it gone, let me know. I can help you break up with those pebbles!”
Buy a casting trowel for dashing please . Much quicker and better finish
I hate these pebbles on my house.
@AbseilerPainting Judging by ya handle - you probs think a 'Hawk' is just a bird...
Why would you even ask such a dumbass question?.....
I guess it's like my Grand Pa used to say " Son, if you can piss - you can paint..."