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Thanks for your replies. The plasterer came out today to 'measure up' for repairs. His appraisal was that it is weather damage and that we should've had it painted when it was done (despite him telling us it was only cosmetic at the time and there was no need).

I think he mixed his own, but couldn't be 100% sure as we were out at work mostly when it was being done. The plaster on the inside I believe is a lime plaster but a much smoother, did a brilliant job (different person).

Thank you for your comments Devon lime specialist

Hi Ritch, Thanks for your reply. I have to admit I don't understand all of what you have said (as I'm not a plasterer!) but I was confused about the mention of cob in the original quote because the walls are made of red brick so not sure whether the cob layer was something he added or a mistake...

Hi pftmonojetman, Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately I don't know which was used

I should mention that the corner of the house where the majority of the damage is faces south-east and does bear the brunt of wind and rain

Hello, We had our house completely re-plastered in May 2018 as the existing was a non permeable render and had resulted in damp. Our quote was specified as follows; “ Apply 1st Haired dubbing coat to cob wall allow 48hrs to cure protecting with hessian sheeting.(depending on drying times) Apply...