Recent content by Pell

Thanks Wordsworth. Interesting data. I appear to fall in between 2 periods. I have cavity walls up to just below window level and then single brick construction to roof level. I am informed that due to the date 1936 that this was done due to shortages in materials.

Not very helpful. Funny though

Hi! Malc. It is internal wall render. I have removed as much of the powdery render as I can, it appears to extend down behind the marble upstand at back of the kitchen worktop. Should I seal it with a weak Unibond solution before repairng the area?

Thanks for replies! I have added picture of the area which is about size of a dinner plate. I can find no evidence of water or damp ingress. Is this lime based render or just plain sand and cement?. Should I take it back to brick first ?

I live in a bungalow built in 1936 and have a problem with patches in an outside wall that are spongy to the touch. I have dug out one area of the plaster and found what looks like cement render that has disintegrated. Any suggestions.

I live in a bungalow built in 1936 and have a problem with patches that are spongy to the touch. I have dug out one area of the plaster and find what appears to be cement render which is powdery. Any suggestions please.