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sandyRoe | 17:29 Thu 03rd Dec 2020 | Home & Garden
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The gable wall on my semi has been letting damp in. Could you give a rough figure for what it would cost to have the rendering removed and replaced?
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I've been reading you original thread on this gable. Let's assume it is solid wall construction. Re-rendering will do very little to prevent penetration (despite popular belief.) Does it face West, or south-West maybe?
17:49 Thu 03rd Dec 2020
Hello Sandy.

First of all... how old is the house, roughly?
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It's close to 100 years old
Haven't we had this question quite recently?
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We did, Atheist, but no answer with a thought on the cost.
Probably not cavity walls then.
Solid stone, do you think?
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Brick, I think
Mmmm.... could be cavity then.
If cavity, then the damp will be internal.
Cement render?
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Yes, cement rendering
I've been reading you original thread on this gable.

Let's assume it is solid wall construction. Re-rendering will do very little to prevent penetration (despite popular belief.)

Does it face West, or south-West maybe?
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It faces south and there a discoloured patch on the rendering about 2/3 of the way up. It doesn't extend up to near the roof.
If damp is showing up internally, then I would investigate that thoroughly before committing to re-rendering.

Most internal "damp patches" are usually not rising, but as a result of condensation, lack of good regular heating, ventilation, lack of extractor fans, breathing etc ;o)
Do have someone advise before going for re-render.

I would allow 5-6 thousand to include scaffolding, rubbish disposal, and VAT.
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OK. Thank you.

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