lath + plaster

[MetManMark]

We have solid walls upon which laths have been attached and then plastered. However, we have recently had dry rot problems (see posting about the state of the dry rot potentially due to the advice from the council) and have had to remove some of this. Should this be reinstated or does this system of building cause any dampness to be trapped? I am happy to reinstate the lath & plaster if there is a good reason for it but I was thinking that just plastering the walls directly would allow them to breath more effectively rather than having a cavity by having the lath & plaster system.
Any thoughts?
Thanks
Mark

 

[middi]

Presumably the lath and plaster you refer to is on the internal walls
Unless there is a problem with the external walls lath and plaster should not be a problem, neither should lime plaster directly on the wall.

Middi

 

[angrybird]

Ahem.....has anyone mentioned that we like to see pictures on here?

 

[Penners]

As Middi said, either lath & (haired) lime plaster or lime plaster alone should give you good breathability.

Unless there's a good reason to re-apply the laths, I can't think why you should need to add to your costs by doing this.