Hi,
Just joined but have browsed this forum many times when in need of advice!
Been Brassic i have to tackle a lot of the jobs on my house following guides, forum advice etc.
I'm currently working on the brick work that runs below the Slate Damp Proof Course. Although the bricks themselves are not spalled the pointing is pretty knackered so i have been removing and re-pointing.
The previous owners appear to have painted this lower course of brick. I was thinking of scrubbing the old paint back, weather sealing the bricks then painting over the top with black masonry paint. My concern is that weather sealing and painting won't allow the brick to breath and cause damp problems in the house? Can any one clarify this for me ?
I've looked on Google but get mixed answers. Some say its ok to paint others say it will cause issues.
Cheers in advance,
Shaun R.
Just joined but have browsed this forum many times when in need of advice!
Been Brassic i have to tackle a lot of the jobs on my house following guides, forum advice etc.
I'm currently working on the brick work that runs below the Slate Damp Proof Course. Although the bricks themselves are not spalled the pointing is pretty knackered so i have been removing and re-pointing.
The previous owners appear to have painted this lower course of brick. I was thinking of scrubbing the old paint back, weather sealing the bricks then painting over the top with black masonry paint. My concern is that weather sealing and painting won't allow the brick to breath and cause damp problems in the house? Can any one clarify this for me ?
I've looked on Google but get mixed answers. Some say its ok to paint others say it will cause issues.
Cheers in advance,
Shaun R.
