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    Morning all;

    We are considering purchasing a property constructed from Besser Blocks.

    The internal wall are unfinished, simply being painted Besser Block.

    We are considering plastering the walls (rather than Gyprock), it is a 'Spanish' style house so a slightly rough finish would suit the character of the house.

    Has anybody had any experience with this?

    Any other suggestions?

    Regards

    Daryl

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    Hi there

    we are considering similar options for a 2 unit besser block unit we have
    we have been recommended to use a process which is a type of rendering – dry fill rendering – which has been affectively applied to one of the other units in the block
    the option finishes can be smooth or like a sandpaper feel
    not sure if that is of any use
    thanks
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    HI there

    I forgot to mention that the work is performed by a solid fill plasterer
    thanks
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    Thanks Raddles,

    what is Dry Fill Rendering,
    what sort of costs are they quoting you?

    Regards
    Daryl

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    Hi there

    we are still investigating the costs – but a painter friend recommended the process to us
    I am not sure if I have got the terminology right – but we are rendering in such a way that we are obscuring the cement joining lines and so it looks a bit like plastering but with a rougher finish – we did see examples of the proposed finish in Bunnings – the unit in the block below us has been rendered with the process and looks very effective.
    I'd imagine the costs will depend upon where you are – for example we noticed that building costs were a lot more in Canberra than in QLD – I would imagine it would also be dependant upon how much of the building needs to be done with the process – in our case – it is only a lounge dining area that we are getting done
    So it may be worth your getting some quotes from a solid fill plasterer fin your area or the work you need to get done
    thanks 
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    I had besser blocks plastered & it was a nightmare. water penetrates & cracking occurs. My advice is to glue fibro to the blocks then do whatever. It will be quicker, cheaper & better.

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    Hi there

    just wondering how the water penetrates – did you plaster the outside of the property? – as I note that we are planning to do the inside of the property once no longer tenanted
    thanks
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    plaster the outside? maybe that would make sense if the inside was a swimming pool……

    in a drought the ground moves and cracks appear in blocks. this allows water in. if you have plaster, it soaks up water like a sponge. fibro adds protection against both water and visible cracks.

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    Hi there Daryl
    It looks as if where you have your property may affect your choice.
    We don't have the same problems as crashy with a property cracking due to drought as our property is at Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast and there are no water difficulties there.

    I would think though if your property is already subject to movement and cracking – even the fibro will crack – so up to you.

    thanks

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    Hello there …………….There is a process involving a splatter offect where a cement / sand / lime / colour mix is sprayed onto these types of  walls. you can vary the size of texture with differnt gun nozzles. Very Sante Fe.  There could be a dust problem but it is not a bad look.  You can hire out this equipment from the right place. You could also grit blast the lot and highlight the joints and then lime wash or do a Burkes backyard and Bag it off with a sand and cement mix,or just glue gyprock to the walls. Glue sandstone facing  blocks to the wall [look on ebay for good deals] Maybe large Brett Whitely pictures.    Cheers Glenn

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    So basically,

    bar waterproofing the outside surafce somehow,
    any finish applied inside will create problems
    when the house moves slightly, causing damage to the
    inside surface/ finish from water!

    Regards
    Daryl

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