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Moved into this c. 1900 Victorian Terrace a few years ago, and although I haven’t had visible damp internally, I’ve had major humidity issues with certain rooms constantly well over 70% humidity even shortly after thorough ventilation.
The property is an end of Terrace, and all external walls have a c. 150mm height render as pictured with spaced air bricks, it appears to be painted cement. Reviewing my legal pack from purchase, it appears that “damp proofing” was done in 2010 by Kenwood plc, consisting installation of 4x air bricks, full length “vertical damp proof course” and in the case of what is now the most humid room, “tanked” walls on the full length (of that room only).
My question is, should I remove this cement render from the brickwork to help reduce humidity and moisture? I’m not sure if a Victorian (slate?) DPC exists in the brickwork underneath. I don’t want to worsen things but this humidity issue needs to be resolved, I’m sick of running a dehumidifier 24/7! Also advice on clean/easy removal appreciated, I have a respectable arsenal of DIY tools including an SDS Hammer Drill...
The property is an end of Terrace, and all external walls have a c. 150mm height render as pictured with spaced air bricks, it appears to be painted cement. Reviewing my legal pack from purchase, it appears that “damp proofing” was done in 2010 by Kenwood plc, consisting installation of 4x air bricks, full length “vertical damp proof course” and in the case of what is now the most humid room, “tanked” walls on the full length (of that room only).
My question is, should I remove this cement render from the brickwork to help reduce humidity and moisture? I’m not sure if a Victorian (slate?) DPC exists in the brickwork underneath. I don’t want to worsen things but this humidity issue needs to be resolved, I’m sick of running a dehumidifier 24/7! Also advice on clean/easy removal appreciated, I have a respectable arsenal of DIY tools including an SDS Hammer Drill...
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