I live in a 30s semi with solid brick walls, which are pebbledashed and painted, There is some water penetration. To overcome this, I need to know my options, please.
Do I Repaint the existing surface; Strip the pebbledash and replace with smooth screed or wallcoating; etc?
Damp in external walls
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Notch1
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Re: Damp in external walls
you could try a waterproofer first if you dont want to re-coat
http://bit.ly/2uVltRf
Thomsons water seal is not as good as this stuff, hence why its much more expensive.
Assuming it is water penetration caused by porous walls? Check guttering, DPC etc
http://bit.ly/2uVltRf
Thomsons water seal is not as good as this stuff, hence why its much more expensive.
Assuming it is water penetration caused by porous walls? Check guttering, DPC etc
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Alamo
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Re: Damp in external walls
Thank you, Notch1
I'll look into that. The existing pebbledash looks well past its prime so for cosmetic reasons as well as damp-proofing, I will still need to re-coat either with masonry paint or go the whole hog and replace the pebbledash with a resin finish.
I'll look into that. The existing pebbledash looks well past its prime so for cosmetic reasons as well as damp-proofing, I will still need to re-coat either with masonry paint or go the whole hog and replace the pebbledash with a resin finish.