Paul1711
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- Cilcennin, West Wales
Hi All.
We have recently taken the keys to a 1890s stone cottage in west wales.
The survey has picked up loads of historic cement rendering additions on the external and internal walls.
External: we are having the cement removed and re pointed in lime.
Internal: There are several coats of cement render. I’ve started to remove the cement. It’s taking ages. Last three coats I’m getting off with a SDS chisel. The rest with a chisel and hammer to reduce damage.
What is the best way to clean the stone of any remaining cement?
I’ve read a few conflicting arguments on what to use. Dilute acid, sand blasting etc
What are the issues with having exposed internal walls?
We have installed passive air circulation to reduce the humidity. Previous owner had no extractor fan in bathroom or Kitchen. Upvc windows- no trickle vents, we are installing
Standard central heating on the first floors and underfloor heating on the ground floor. Also a log burner on the ground floor.
Any advise- wisdom would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks all,
Paul
West wales, damp cottage
We have recently taken the keys to a 1890s stone cottage in west wales.
The survey has picked up loads of historic cement rendering additions on the external and internal walls.
External: we are having the cement removed and re pointed in lime.
Internal: There are several coats of cement render. I’ve started to remove the cement. It’s taking ages. Last three coats I’m getting off with a SDS chisel. The rest with a chisel and hammer to reduce damage.
What is the best way to clean the stone of any remaining cement?
I’ve read a few conflicting arguments on what to use. Dilute acid, sand blasting etc
What are the issues with having exposed internal walls?
We have installed passive air circulation to reduce the humidity. Previous owner had no extractor fan in bathroom or Kitchen. Upvc windows- no trickle vents, we are installing
Standard central heating on the first floors and underfloor heating on the ground floor. Also a log burner on the ground floor.
Any advise- wisdom would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks all,
Paul
West wales, damp cottage