Hi,
As the title says, hairline cracks in external render. I wouldn't be bothered normally but there is damp showing inside just above the window where the cracks appear to be.
Is this likely to be the cause of the damp, IE water ingress in through these fine cracks?
What is the best way to repair them? I do not wish to start removing the whole lot and starting again. It doesn't appear to be painted although it possibly could be but with really old white paint. If I was to paint over, will it prevent being able to repair at a later date? IE without removing all the paint? How wide a crack can be 'cured' with paint?
What sort of paint should I be looking for?
All help gratefully welcomed...
Thanks.
PS latter photo, the cracks are somewhat larger
As the title says, hairline cracks in external render. I wouldn't be bothered normally but there is damp showing inside just above the window where the cracks appear to be.
Is this likely to be the cause of the damp, IE water ingress in through these fine cracks?
What is the best way to repair them? I do not wish to start removing the whole lot and starting again. It doesn't appear to be painted although it possibly could be but with really old white paint. If I was to paint over, will it prevent being able to repair at a later date? IE without removing all the paint? How wide a crack can be 'cured' with paint?
What sort of paint should I be looking for?
All help gratefully welcomed...
Thanks.
PS latter photo, the cracks are somewhat larger