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Lots of damp outer walls original render 1918 do i need new?

Posted by Carol Hughes, on Tue 05 Nov 2013 02:18pm

I have a lot of damp and mould under windows and some walls, render original to house 1918 dropped in parts and various cracks here and there. is this causing my damp! if so would you recommend new render?

Sergejs Leonovs

Wed 13 Nov 2013 10:55am

Hi Carol . I do not advise you to do this, as it is a cosmetic repair. To the previous comment I want to add that the same should be considered and the ground water that may seep out of the ground. In the past era of construction (1918), you must take into account the aging and destruction of the waterproof membrane if it had taken place. Possible for your home to special chemical injection, repair cracks in the wall, replacing bricks, etc. more specific advice, you can contact our specialists. Regards Sergejs

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Louis De Courcey

Wed 13 Nov 2013 06:34am

it may not only be the render cracking causing the damp , there will be cracking in the main wall if water and damp is penetrating to the inside of your property. I would recommend to take off all the render of the problem area and have a good inspection of the condition of your house wall.

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