Hi I have a 1905 house, there is the usual infill panel between an downstairs and upstairs bay window.
This is made of bricks set in a timber frame. The textured render on the outside has cracks that I have attempted to seal but it is very ugly and I would like to replace it.
Lime render sounds appropriate for the age of the house, but I have heard some horror stories about it retaining damp.
How much of the existing render would I need to get off, tight back to bare brick? i would rather not have to do that if possible as I imagine it may be well bonded. Maybe a more modern product would be appropriate and I could get a thin coat to adhere?
I would be interested in anyone's experience/thoughts.
Thanks
This is made of bricks set in a timber frame. The textured render on the outside has cracks that I have attempted to seal but it is very ugly and I would like to replace it.
Lime render sounds appropriate for the age of the house, but I have heard some horror stories about it retaining damp.
How much of the existing render would I need to get off, tight back to bare brick? i would rather not have to do that if possible as I imagine it may be well bonded. Maybe a more modern product would be appropriate and I could get a thin coat to adhere?
I would be interested in anyone's experience/thoughts.
Thanks
