2024
Leicestershire Countryside

Heritage Home Renovation with Sika Parexal Lime Render

This project involved the renovation of a 250-year-old private chapel. The homeowner wanted to restore the building's historic character while ensuring a modern, durable finish. The existing sand and cement render was removed and replaced with a breathable lime render using Sika’s Parex® Parexal product.

Key objectives:

  • Remove the old, non-breathable sand and cement render.
  • Apply a lime-based render that preserves the building’s historic charm.
  • Ensure the product was easy to apply, offered excellent durability, and came in a range of colours and finishes.
  • Achieve a final look that matched the homeowner’s vision for their heritage property.
Rendered Building in Leicestershire
Rendered Building in Leicestershire

Sika’s Parex® Parexal was selected for its outstanding performance and aesthetic appeal. The breathable lime render allowed the building to maintain its natural moisture balance, protecting the historic structure. Parex® Parexal’s similarity to monocouche render made application straightforward, eliminating many common challenges of traditional lime renders. Sika’s team worked closely with the applicator and provided on-site guidance to ensure a smooth process. Sika’s support included ongoing technical assistance. The chosen finish and colour perfectly complemented the chapel’s historic character.

The homeowners were thrilled with the result, stating: "Our home now looks fantastic with its new render, and we are very pleased with the finish."

The render applicator (Stephen Knight) of Heritage Rendering shared their positive experience: "Parexal is a game changer for us. The product’s characteristics are indistinguishable from a monocouche render, so it avoids the usual fuss associated with lime renders."

Sika’s Midlands Business Development Manager (Dan Wilson) added: "The finished design strikes a balance between modern and traditional elements, creating a vibrant look that aligns well with the intended vision. The result is a thoughtful and cohesive design that meets the project’s objectives."

Rendered Building in Leicestershire
Rendered Building in Leicestershire

This project showcases how Sika’s Parex® Parexal can bring out the best in heritage properties. It blends tradition and innovation, offering a breathable, durable, and visually stunning finish. Sika’s commitment to quality and partnership ensured success at every stage.

The renovated home now boasts a vibrant, long-lasting finish that highlights its heritage charm.