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Yes these were direct left of the window. Which is an exterior wall. I have seen the rest but I'm just presuming it will be the same. Just to make sure I'm.not talking rubbish. The laths are the wooden pieces running horizontally under the plaster?

Vinn unfortunately and somewhat embarrassingly I tried replastering it myself with some b&q ready mixed plaster( this was a while a go!) But the laths seemed dry and in good condition. Would it help if I removed the plaster that's loose to show u the condition there before I get some propper...

Sorry I forgot to mention! Seems a lot going on in this room and I've slept since then. But on the other side of window the plaster was crumbling even worse than the pictures. I broke off all the plaster and it is wooden laths behind the plaster. I need to get hold of some ladders to inspect...

Thanks for the reply vinn. The loft is converted into a bedroom. Some years ago and has been plastered. There is a lot of mould but no damage to plaster up there. I presumed this was due to ventilation again as the window and been shut for a few years. The ceiling in the bedroom is solid with no...

Thanks Roy c. How long can I leave the laths exposed for? Not sure when I'd be able to get a plasterer in. But also wouldn't mind getting on with the job.

Thank you for the reply. I did have a look at the brickwork and tiles and my although inexpert eye didn't see anything wrong. I think the Guttering has recently been cleared out too. So will it be ok the progress onto replastering? Is it best to do it in patches or re do the whole wall? Is it a...

Hi, I am new to the forum. I have very little DIY Experience but I have just inherited a 1920's semi detached so trying to fix it up. This room once had damp/mould I think due to lack of ventilation. I have kept it ventilated for a while now but when I came to strip the wallpaper. The plaster...