vivajustice
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Looked at a job to re-render an outside garden wall which lies beside some steps going up a garden. Behind the wall the garden is raised high so pretty sure soil/earth etc is behind it. The render was soaking wet, which i figure could be two reasons, a. being the soil behind and b. the render went right to ground level..
Going to take all the render off and let the bricks breath a bit, but what would be the best way to prevent moisture coming from the wall?
• Tank it out (if yes, what should i be looking for, never really used tanking before - only rendered over when someone else did the DPC..)
• Bring the render off the floor so its not on ground level.
Is above the best way to do it? I can explain to the customer the fact that its pretty hard to guarantee due to the soil sitting behind the wall, but obviously take preventative measures.
Going to take all the render off and let the bricks breath a bit, but what would be the best way to prevent moisture coming from the wall?
• Tank it out (if yes, what should i be looking for, never really used tanking before - only rendered over when someone else did the DPC..)
• Bring the render off the floor so its not on ground level.
Is above the best way to do it? I can explain to the customer the fact that its pretty hard to guarantee due to the soil sitting behind the wall, but obviously take preventative measures.