Owning your own home

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NotThamesWater in reply to @Howard

Seems a bit extreme

I render on old houses (unless it's lime etc.)

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Hefty in reply to @NotThamesWater

Cement render is an issue on timber frame or clunch or something else that naturally moves around a bit because it doesn’t move so will always crack and allow moisture in and ruin the structure. On a masonry house like that one that doesn’t (shouldn’t!) move it’s fine if applied well and maintained so cracks are quickly fixed.

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Howard in reply to @Hefty

Cement render isn't breathable though. Not always a problem but it's not going to help deal with damp issues.

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