What Does a 10-Year Render Warranty Really Cover?

Daniel Nikolla

Oct 11

2 min read

Not all warranties are the same. A warranty on materials is not the same as a guarantee on workmanship, and the small print decides what you can actually claim for.

Three different protections

Protection	What it usually covers	Who gives it
Materials warranty	Defects in the render products themselves, such as failure of the material	The manufacturer or the contractor
Workmanship guarantee	Faults in how the work was done	The contractor
Insurance-backed guarantee	Pays out if the contractor can't put things right	An insurer, through a scheme

What Alb Render's warranty covers

Our 10-year warranty covers the materials used in our rendering systems, helping protect against problems with durability, colour retention and weather resistance. We explain exactly what it does and doesn't include before work starts.

Finished white render on the side of a house with a new deck, by Alb Render

Typical exclusions

Most warranties don't cover:

Movement or settlement in the building.
Damage from impact, vandalism or other building work.
Damp or defects in the wall that were present before.
Lack of reasonable maintenance.
Alterations by others, such as fixings through the render.
Cosmetic changes from ordinary weathering.

Questions to ask any contractor

Is the warranty in writing, and who issues it?
What exactly is covered: materials, labour or both?
How long does it last, and is it transferable if I sell?
What do I need to do to keep it valid?
How do I make a claim, and what proof will I need?
Does the contractor offer a separate workmanship guarantee?

Keep your paperwork

Keep the quote, invoice, the system specification, completion photos and the warranty document in one place. If you sell the house, buyers' solicitors often ask for them.