Sad about what's happening to bricks

[IwishIcouldski]

So many of the renovations round areas where I live seem to cover up the nice red bricks by k-rending the hell out of the houses. I think the traditional full or part brick facias of British homes is so beautiful and that there is just something about them. The bricks convey some sort of interesting status to the house.

I am not from Britain so maybe its nostalgia about what I think makes Britain, Britain.

AIBU to think this trend of smooth k-rendering the whole house, covering up the traditional red bricks, is unfortunate? I hope the trend stops and that we don't end up with more k-rendered homes than brick-facia homes.

Why? How long ago was it rendered and why does it need re-rendering and at this cost?

It just needs repainting but it’s a big tall house and requires scaffolding and platforms too. Need it done before we move.
so much money it makes me feel sick!

I remember this too. Outrageous neighbours!

I think you mean rendering OP. K rend is just a brand of render. It depends on the style of the house whether it suits

Yes, as I said earlier, many Georgian houses were rendered and, if you own one, your listed building consent will stipulate that it needs to be kept that way.

K-Rend is a type of exterior render that cures at a lower temperature than normal render. It looks the same but is useful in winter if you need to get a build complete.