Black mould caused by condensation, cold wall issues, coastal lichen and moss growth, salt-related render problems.

Spray cork render supplier. ECOPROCORK® is pleased to announce that Alex Horner Plastering Supplies is now an ECOPROCORK® product stockist for the Plymouth area, giving local installers, plasterers, renderers and property professionals easier access to specialist cork-based systems designed to solve some of the most persistent problems affecting homes and buildings in the South West.

For Plymouth and surrounding coastal areas, this is more than a new stockist announcement. It creates a valuable local point of supply and support for proven systems that help address interior black mould caused by condensation, cold wall issues, coastal lichen and moss growth, salt-related render problems and breathable TIWI retrofit needs in older and exposed properties.

These systems are based on the innovative cork technology developed by Decoproyec®, the Spanish manufacturer behind the product range distributed and supported in the UK by ECOPROCORK®.

A New Local Source for Problem-Solving Retrofit Products

Plymouth’s coastal location and older property stock create a particular set of building challenges. Exposure to sea air, damp conditions, driving rain, shaded walls and fluctuating temperatures can all contribute to recurring internal and external problems.

These often include:

• black mould caused by condensation on cold walls
• cold internal surfaces in older homes
• moss and lichen growth on exterior walls
• salt-related breakdown of render and finishes
• a need for breathable retrofit solutions that work with the building

By becoming an ECOPROCORK® product stockist, Alex Horner Plastering Supplies now gives the Plymouth area direct access to specialist systems designed around solving these issues in a practical, trade-friendly way.

Over 50 Installers Attended Demonstrations and Training Days

To support the launch, ECOPROCORK® held several demonstrations and training days in Plymouth, attended by more than 50 installers.

These events gave local tradespeople the chance to see the systems in action, ask technical questions and better understand how the products can be applied in real-world situations where traditional approaches often fall short.

The interest was strong because the subjects were highly relevant to the local market, including:

• interior black mould solutions
• cold wall condensation problems
• spray cork render demonstrations
• SLICS™ exterior system demonstrations
• TLICS™ interior system demonstrations
• coastal issues such as lichen, moss and salt render problems

Solving Interior Black Mould Caused by Condensation

One of the strongest areas of interest during the Plymouth events was the problem of interior black mould caused by condensation.

In many homes and rented properties, the mould problem is not simply surface dirt or poor cleaning. The real issue is often that the wall is too cold. When warm internal air meets a cold wall surface, condensation forms. Repeated moisture build-up then creates the conditions in which black mould thrives.

That is why ECOPROCORK® continues to focus on solutions that address the cause, not just the symptom.

The live demonstration included:

Fix Cold Wall Condensation and Black Mould. ECOPROCORK® Trowel-able layered insulating cork system [TLICS™]

This system is designed as a practical internal solution for properties suffering from cold wall condensation and recurring black mould. It forms part of a sensible, breathable TIWI retrofit approach, particularly where low disruption, minimal thickness build-up and better surface performance are important.

Products demonstrated around this type of application include:

• DECOUNION XL Surface Stabiliser and Waterproofing Primer
• DECPROCAL Lime and Cork Adhesive and Basecoat Render
• 00 Fino Masilla / MASILLA BETA as the thermal skim layer used within the system
• Spray Cork Fino or Medium
• DECOCORK™ Thermal Paint for minor condensation-driven black mould situations and complementary interior applications where appropriate

Spray Cork Render for Coastal Walls in Plymouth

Plymouth and the wider South West also face obvious coastal building pressures externally.

Sea air, humidity, prevailing winds and damp shaded elevations all contribute to the kind of conditions that allow lichen and moss to grow on render and masonry, especially on older walls and exposed sides of buildings. These problems are often more than cosmetic. They can indicate that a wall is staying damp for too long or that the finish is under environmental stress.

Coastal buildings can also suffer from salt-related render problems, where salts and trapped moisture contribute to breakdown, blistering, discolouration or failure in unsuitable coatings.

This is why breathable, flexible finishes are so important.

During the event, installers also saw the ECOPROCORK® spray cork render system, based on the specialist cork coatings manufactured by Decoproyec® and distributed in the UK by ECOPROCORK®.

This included the:

ECOPROCORK® sprayed layered insulation cork system [SLICS™]

This spray cork render solution is highly relevant for older properties and exposed coastal elevations where a breathable, weather-facing, flexible finish is needed as part of a practical retrofit strategy. For many buildings in Plymouth, spray cork render offers an attractive route to improved weather protection, lower maintenance, greater elasticity and more sympathetic performance on challenging substrates.

A More Sensible TIWI Retrofit Approach

ECOPROCORK® systems are increasingly relevant because they align with TIWI retrofit thinking for existing buildings.

Too many retrofit solutions focus only on insulation value without properly considering how older walls handle moisture. Existing buildings need systems that improve performance while still working sympathetically with the building fabric.

That is where ECOPROCORK® stands out.

Whether used internally or externally, these systems are designed to support:

• improved thermal comfort
• better wall surface performance
• breathable retrofit thinking
• reduced cold wall effect
• practical upgrades for older and coastal properties

For installers and property professionals in Plymouth, this makes the availability of a local ECOPROCORK® product stockist especially useful.

Why the Right Product Stockist Matters

Smaller independent merchants and specialist suppliers often bring something the larger chains cannot — practical understanding, real-world product knowledge and proper support for tradespeople.

That matters even more when dealing with specialist systems such as ECOPROCORK®, where confidence in the products, the specification and the application process is essential.

With Alex Horner Plastering Supplies now serving as a local ECOPROCORK® product stockist, installers in Plymouth have a direct local route to access products, support and follow-up after demonstrations and training days.

Supporting Installers in Plymouth and the South West

The success of the Plymouth events showed there is real appetite in the market for systems that solve genuine building problems.

That includes demand for answers to:

• recurring black mould
• cold wall condensation
• coastal render deterioration
• lichen and moss growth
• salt-related wall and render problems
• breathable TIWI retrofit requirements
• spray cork render for exposed buildings

By partnering with Alex Horner Plastering Supplies, ECOPROCORK® is strengthening its ability to support the Plymouth market with product availability, technical awareness and problem-solving systems suited to the realities of local buildings.

Alex Horner Plastering Supplies Contact Details

Alex Horner Plastering Supplies
Unit 8, Riverside Business Park,
Devonport, Plymouth PL1 4SN

Email: ***@**************************es.com“>sa***@**************************es.com
Tel: 01752 396273
Mob: 07989 332493

Opening Hours
Monday to Friday: 07:00 am – 04:30 pm
Saturday: 07:00 am – 12:00 pm

Final Thought

This is not simply a story about a new supplier relationship.

It is about giving Plymouth and the wider South West better access to practical systems that help solve real problems — from black mould caused by condensation to coastal lichen and moss, salt render deterioration, spray cork render requirements, and the need for more breathable retrofit solutions in older properties.

With over 50 installers attending the demonstrations and training days, the level of interest was clear.

Now, with Alex Horner Plastering Supplies established as an ECOPROCORK® product stockist for Plymouth, local tradespeople have easier access to the systems, products and support needed to tackle these issues more effectively.