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Many thanks for all the ideas-t is much appreciated . Could be that we just board it and paint as per Brimstones suggestion. However I'm curious on the lath and render idea. When you refer to lath - do you mean this kind of 'rib lath sheet'...

Thanks for the response. I'll put the question another way - there is a very small area around the front door Either side about 20cm and above about 30cm which is new timber frame. The rest of the house is rendered - old cottage style(ie not smooth). I'd like to finish around the doorway...

Hi All, I have a small area round a doorway which is timber framed onto which I plan to screw cement board and render. My plasterer seemed a little unsure about what render to use or whether they needed pre-treatment with something . The cement board which I was advised is for external use...