my property (built circa 1800) has no damproof course. The exising render reaches the concrete path (and possibly below, as clearly the ground has been raised over the years). The building inspector mentioned about cutting off some of the render (which is sound) at ground level and painting on some bitumen proofing. I didnt mention the lack of DPC at the time, but am now wondering if there would be any benefit in going to the hassle and expense of removing some of the render as he has suggested?
The paths are all sloping so any render chipped off would highlight that as it would need to be on a sloping line too!
(Due to long-standing movement of the house, the structural surveyors who have been involved with other bits at my home, both suggested doing as little groundwork as possible to reduce chance of any new movement, so Im not planning on doing anything with the relatively high level paths etc)
As far as Im aware, only the chimney walls show any signs of dampness/cold spots, which I think are things Ill have to live with.
So back to my question .. would it be a worthwhile exercise chipping off the bottom line of render and painting in bitumen, as I dont have a DPC?
Thanks!
The paths are all sloping so any render chipped off would highlight that as it would need to be on a sloping line too!
(Due to long-standing movement of the house, the structural surveyors who have been involved with other bits at my home, both suggested doing as little groundwork as possible to reduce chance of any new movement, so Im not planning on doing anything with the relatively high level paths etc)
As far as Im aware, only the chimney walls show any signs of dampness/cold spots, which I think are things Ill have to live with.
So back to my question .. would it be a worthwhile exercise chipping off the bottom line of render and painting in bitumen, as I dont have a DPC?
Thanks!