We bought a house a couple of years back which was re-rendered around ten years ago. Speaking to local builders, they remember the gang who did the job as not being much cop. i.e. the job was done on a price. As far as I can see, it is basically a case of making it good and painting with masonry paint.
As you can see from the pics of the south and west walls, there are unsightly damp patches and a bit of mould. I am guessing they are as a result of the render not being properly waterproofed.
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I have also attached a couple of snaps of cracks in the render. The doesn't seem to be blown around the cracks, but do I need to chase out the cracks or should I fill them.
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The questions I need answered are:
Can I get rid of the damp patches without covering with paint?
If I am just going to apply sealant, what should I use?
Do I need to worry about the cracks?
and if so how can I fix them without spending a fortune?
What paint / sealant should I use?
Is the lack of DPC on these two walls adding to my problems?
Thanking you in advance for your straightforward and cheap to implement suggestions
As you can see from the pics of the south and west walls, there are unsightly damp patches and a bit of mould. I am guessing they are as a result of the render not being properly waterproofed.
View media item 44958 View media item 44961
I have also attached a couple of snaps of cracks in the render. The doesn't seem to be blown around the cracks, but do I need to chase out the cracks or should I fill them.
View media item 44957 View media item 44959 View media item 44960
The questions I need answered are:
Can I get rid of the damp patches without covering with paint?
If I am just going to apply sealant, what should I use?
Do I need to worry about the cracks?
and if so how can I fix them without spending a fortune?
What paint / sealant should I use?
Is the lack of DPC on these two walls adding to my problems?
Thanking you in advance for your straightforward and cheap to implement suggestions