PVCu Beads
24 August 2007
The Origin of PVCu Beads for Scraped Renders
In 1990, Renderplas became the first company in Europe to develop a range of beads in UPVC (as it was then known). Corner beads in those days followed the design of a conventional roll-formed steel bead and we called this a CB65 or CB45, according to the depth of the wing.
During a meeting with Snocem Ltd in 1991, Renderplas was introduced to their Dutch partner, a supplier of specialist mineral based renders. These renders, new to the UK, were scraped back before hardening to replicate rough sawn limestone.
Renderplas entered into talks in 1993 to supply Holland and Germany with its range of PVCu beads. However, it was soon apparent that there was a need for a corner bead specifically designed for these scraped finishes. The reason for this was that the arris of a conventional bead became too prominent after the 2-3mm of render was scraped back and this was aesthetically unacceptable. Renderplas solved this problem by developing the EP-14, which became the first bead in the world to be specially designed for scraped renders. This same bead is now the Renderplas CB15, the design of which has become the benchmark for all other PVCu bead manufacturers.
Renderplas began to supply the CB15 to Snocem contractors, who quickly appreciated the benefits over stainless steel beads when applying their Cemrend range of scraped renders. After several subsequent changes of ownership, this Company is now known as Weber Building Solutions.
Other Press Releases By This Company
- 11/04/2024 - Renderplas shadow gap beads throw shade on skirting boards, architraves and cornices
- 16/09/2022 - Renderplas PVCu render beading recertified by the BBA
- 26/07/2019 - Renderplas PVC beads contribute to the sweet smell of success for British Sugar HQ
- 22/03/2019 - Renderplas PVC colour beads complement beautiful West Wales landscape
- 28/11/2018 - Renderplas PVC beads do like to be beside the seaside
- 11/10/2018 - Renderplas PVC beads support sustainable regeneration
- 09/08/2018 - Renderplas PVC beads beat the weather on the ITV 'Love Your Garden' - NHS 70th Anniversary special
- 08/06/2018 - Modern, crisp details that last thanks to Renderplas movement beads
- 24/10/2016 - Renderplas step in to help walking with the wounded charity
- 10/03/2014 - Renderplas Top of the Eco Tree
- 30/10/2012 - PVCU Beads Perform in London Projects
- 30/10/2012 - Renderplas Checks In To The Norwood Hall Hotel
- 30/10/2012 - Renderplas Takes Care Of Sustainability
- 30/10/2012 - Switching From Steel To Pvcu Beads Works For Welsh Oak Frame
- 15/05/2012 - Renderplas Surveys Specifiers on Sustainability
- 22/03/2012 - Renderplas wins BBA Approval for Pvcu Beading
- 14/09/2011 - Renderplas Caring with Sustainability
- 25/05/2011 - Renderplas checks in to the Norwood Hall Hotel
- 13/09/2010 - Renderplas is perfect colour partner for new building project
- 15/07/2009 - Renderplas welcome "green" grants for rendering
- 20/04/2009 - Green grants for rendering to reduce carbon footprint
- 03/09/2008 - The Powerbead Voted Best for Plastering
- 18/08/2008 - Renderplass Awarded Top Building Product
- 24/08/2007 - Renderplas makes a colourful start to the year!
