Krishna24

Mike, external wall insulation is out of question for now (too expensive). What kind of vapor permeable masonry paint I should use. Any recommendations of website or brand. Thanks

There is chimney. However, no issues around chimney at all.

Here are some pictures of the internal and external wall. When I bought the house, each wall had wallpapers and these wall paper were quite thick. After investigation I realise points has gone through first floor. So, whenever it's raining and have wind water is penetrating through. Now, I m bit confused regarding putting a layer of masonry paint. Gable end had paint and can see the some places face of the brick has blow. From research I found that it only happens when. Wall is anablw to breath and moisture is trapped. Do you think I should apply any masonry paint on gable end to stop water going through? If yes what would be the best option. Ofcouse I would prefer wall to breath. Last question, what treatment I should do before plasterboarding the wall? Thanks

Hi, Recently, I bought house and found it has penetration damp on gable end. As far as my investigation goes. Source of the damp is faulty points. I have removed all plaster from the wall. Practically. I am down to original brick. I am planning to put insulated plaster board with moisture barrier. Do you think I should be mindful before applying insulated plasterboard. If yes, what kind of treatment should I do. last question, It's a solid brick wall and had paint before I bought the house. Now I found that solid wall suppose to breath. If the breathability issue comes then it will start the problem. So, I don't want to leave the wall as it is after repoint. So, what kind of paint I should use? Thanks for reading my query. Cheers!