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Thanks for your response Woody. We’re wondering if the previous owners tried to patch it up hence the white paint, much like you we’re also curious about the brown staining. One thought was if previous owners had tried to fill the crack with sand and cement? Which also leads us to wonder if...

Hi Woody, sorry to trouble you but I’ve seen your replies on other posts of a similar nature and you seem to have a wealth of knowledge. Would greatly appreciate your opinion on this https://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/render-cracks-on-external-wall-no-crack-on-internal-walls.624714/ Thanks.

Looking for some advice on a property. Cracks in render are where extension (circa. 1970s/1980s) meets original building (circa. 1920s). Survey came back to say there’s potential progressive movement. There are no render cracks on the ground elevation, damp cause is fine and there’s no rising or...