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  • Another slightly related question. I'd sworn off old houses but it's the only one we've seen that seems to fit the bill in every other way. It's 1920s which I think means it should have a cavity wall. Are houses of this age less fussy about breathability than solid wall construction/Victorian? I'm thinking if we need to skim, or replace render, can it be gypsum/cement without a huge risk of causing issues?

    I don't think it's had cavity wall insulation, but are there any other pitfalls to consider in terms of causes of damp?

    This is the facade if it says anything.

  • All of the other houses on the street are a similar style, and have stretcher bond walls (where they are not rendered down to the ground) - that suggests most likely cavity.

    The render can be covering up all sorts of problems though.

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