I'm not a plasterer, so please be gentle. Just wanting some advice from those in the know...
About to possibly buy a place in Herefordshire. It is Grade II listed, partly timber framed has ben cement rendered on the outside, and has damp issues (tide marks on inner walls on ground floor around 3 feet up).
I've had confliciting advice - from a surveyor with interest in historic buildings to remove internal plaster and external render, let dry out them recover with Lyme based. From a builder - inject damp proof get heating on (property has been empty for over a year) and save yourself some money.
I know there will be strong oppinions on the above, but looking at the expensive option (lyme) - are there any lyme render/plaster experts out there (preferably in Herefordshire), or anyone else here that can give me an idea of the work involved and ballpark costs?
I guess we're talking about removing all the current external render on a detached 4 bedroom property, replacing with lyme (if that's what you guys think) and removing (some?) of the internal plaster on ground floor and replacing with appropriate breathable plaster?
Is this something that's cheaper to do myself (diy-er, but with time)? Rather no but thought I'd ask.
About to possibly buy a place in Herefordshire. It is Grade II listed, partly timber framed has ben cement rendered on the outside, and has damp issues (tide marks on inner walls on ground floor around 3 feet up).
I've had confliciting advice - from a surveyor with interest in historic buildings to remove internal plaster and external render, let dry out them recover with Lyme based. From a builder - inject damp proof get heating on (property has been empty for over a year) and save yourself some money.
I know there will be strong oppinions on the above, but looking at the expensive option (lyme) - are there any lyme render/plaster experts out there (preferably in Herefordshire), or anyone else here that can give me an idea of the work involved and ballpark costs?
I guess we're talking about removing all the current external render on a detached 4 bedroom property, replacing with lyme (if that's what you guys think) and removing (some?) of the internal plaster on ground floor and replacing with appropriate breathable plaster?
Is this something that's cheaper to do myself (diy-er, but with time)? Rather no but thought I'd ask.