Exposing a cottage's stone walls to the elements after a century of cement render

Torontoboy45

I've just bought a cottage in the south east. I estimate it to be around 200yrs old which hasn't been lived in for at least 50yrs. That said it's not in poor condition but suffering from some damp which has been put down to a 9" concrete floor and external cement and pebbledash rendering. My question is this: I'm planning to lime plaster so the render needs to be removed completely (which is something I'll be doing). How long can I leave the walls exposed before plastering? One opinion says that I should aim to strip and plaster between May and September, to avoid frost damage. Is this opinion good? Thanks.

JonathonS

Try contacting the Building Limes Forum. They have a training day in Dublin in Oct, and a number of members around the country who could advise you.

https://www.buildinglimesforumireland.com/

zakkirby

hard works always pay it may take time but it works