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    Damp in victorian property

    I use the sovereign system, I always use washed sand and plain cement with either sbr or render mix then multi finish, if you've cured the cause you won't have any problems
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    Help! Damp patches on new skim

    Yes, use washed sand, plain cement and a good waterproofer (either rendermix, sbr or similar), possibly with tanking inbetween coats to be really safe.
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    Help! Damp patches on new skim

    I usually use sovereign water repellent, its not cheap but its very good!
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    Help! Damp patches on new skim

    Hi, i'm new to the forum, i mainly do damp work and I thought i'd see if i could help. If the wall is cavity its usually caused by cavity wall insulation or rubble bridging across. If its a solid wall then either small cracks letting water in, or just the old render becoming porous with age. I...
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