PVC bellcast beads are designed to provide a stop to the render just above the damp proof course and the reveals to provide a straight edge, protect against impact and to deflect rain water. Bellcast beads can also be an architectural feature by being used at each storey to provide a shadow. PVC beading is fast and easy to cut to length with a fine toothed hacksaw or tin snips and is much safer to handle than cut metal. Fixing the PVC bead is no different from steel beads and standard industry practice can be followed.
Renderplas plastic bellcast beads / drip beads offer better value for money as opposed to stainless steel beads as they are made from cost-effective recycled exterior grade, impact resistant, UV stable PVC that are guaranteed not to stain or corrode like galvanized steel beads, reducing spalling and impact damage. The plastic beads are guaranteed to be fit for purpose for the lifetime of the render and at least 25 years.
Renderplas PVC beads match the stipulations of British and European standard for the design requirements of metal beads and lath (BS EN 13658-2:2005), they are BBA certified, Class 1Y fire rated, and unaffected by weather. The British and European Standard for the design and application of external render (BS EN 13914-1:2016) stipulates that only PVC beads and stainless steel beads can be used in all applications including situations of high atmospheric or background moisture and high atmospheric or background salt.
All Renderplas bellcast beads give a perfect finish to through colour render, the B9 is available in white and the B10, B15 & B20 are available in White, Ivory and 7 other natural colours.