Cracking in any plaster coating is not only unsightly — cracking in the cladding can allow water into the house and begin the process of expensive building damage.

With Masons FLX, users are wrapping their entire house with a flexible, durable, water-resistant render, greatly reducing the chance of moisture damage to the building through the substrate.

This non-cement based waterborne acrylic plaster system contains aggregate to provide flexibility and excellent adhesion qualities, making it a favourite among plasterers.

Dion Maheno, director of DJ Plastering Ltd in Auckland, has been switching his clients over for the last 12 months. His team has been applying FLX over Masons Enviro Panel (AAC), ThermalCrete Panel and Masonry Block. Asked why Dion prefers FLX over a cement based plaster, he responds, "It gives the client and architect extra reassurance around adding extra protection to the house and it doesn't cost much more than normal cement based plaster, so really it's a no brainer."

FLX has a 20 year system warranty, is manufactured in New Zealand for New Zealand conditions, and it's a proven product that has been on the market for over 10 years.

TIP: For total security, use Masons ThermalCrete as the substrate to ensure the ultimate protection to your building is kept absolutely watertight.