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I have really enjoyed reading this thread. I have not understood most of the technical stuff but I have understood enough to know that what my builder is proposing is somewhat risky because of the additional weight on top of old render. It would also have to be done very carefully with exactly...

Flynnyman, I have to chuckle! I now imagine his section topping over while mine is left standing. Next door is a council house and until last year it had ivy going rampant all over the render. I don't know why mine is the one with cracks! (Actually, most cracks seem to come from the window area...

I really appreciate all your comments. The house is nearly 70 years old and there are a few small cracks appearing and a few rather large ones, which means they need to be cut back as they are slightly blown. Is it really worth putting a monocouche on afterwards or should I just stick with...

My house has a few cracks in it. The builder said he can cut them out and re-render. He suggested that after they were fixed, it would be better if I had monocouche put over the whole house (well, my part of the semi) to protect it. I have been searching this online and can't find anything...