F.A.O. Roughcaster

[self builder 123]

Hi Roughcaster

I was wondering if you could me ?

Last Summer we had a new timber framed house wet harled.

The builder used "Freeflo" in the scratch coat and in the wet harl top coat.

He did a great job, however as the months have gone by it has become a bit patchy ??

Plan now is to paint it this Summer with a breathable masonary paint such as Sandex.

In your experience is there a problem painting over the wel harl ?

 

[roughcaster]

There is no problem in painting over wet harl/dash. You will need a suitable "rough" roller and a good quality masonary paint. Painters that I know recommend Dulux Weathershield. There is either the water based version, or there is Dulux All Seasons Weathershield (oil based). They are both flexible/breathable exterior paints. Just make sure the walls are clean and dry, and you're ready to paint..

Roughcaster.

 

[self builder 123]

Hi Roughcaster

Many thanks for your reply - much appreciated.

The house is located up in the north of Scotland.

In your experience does the wet harl effectively stop driving rain from penetrating through to the concrete blocks underneath ?

 

[roughcaster]

Without a doubt, and with a coat of weathershield on, it'll be even better.

Where abouts up North?

Roughcaster.

 

[self builder 123]

Thanks once again.

We are about 50miles south of John O'Groats right on the coast hence the worry about the driving rain !!

 

[roughcaster]

Were on the Moray Firth,, Lossiemouth. The sea is about 100 yds away.. Most properties built around here in the last 30 years or so, are dry dash,, but a lot of the older ones are wet dash or traditional stone,,, they take all the storms that come in off the sea, no problem.

Roughcaster.

 

[self builder 123]

So we both share the same rain !!

Thanks once again.

 

[roughcaster]

No probs,,,,good luck to ya.

Roughcaster.