Have you noticed flaking paint, cracks, or damp patches on your outside walls? These are often the early signs of failed exterior wall coating, and if left untreated, they can lead to long-term damp issues inside your home.
At Weather Wise Solutions, we help homeowners across Tamworth identify wall coating failures and advise on the correct steps — whether that means re-coating or safely stripping materials to allow evaporation.
🧱 Why Exterior Coatings Matter
Exterior coatings are designed to repel water, prevent penetrating damp, and protect your brickwork from the elements. But when the coating breaks down, it can actually trap moisture inside, causing more damage than good.
That's why understanding when to reapply — and when to let the walls breathe — is key to protecting your home properly.
🔍 Signs Your Wall Coating May Have Failed
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Blistering or flaking paint on rendered walls
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Fine cracks in paint or render
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Dark patches after rainfall
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Moss or algae growth
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Internal damp spots, especially near exterior walls
If you're seeing these signs, it doesn’t always mean your property needs a new coating right away. First, we need to assess for damp.
⚠️ What If Damp Is Present?
If damp is found behind the coating, reapplying more material would only make things worse. In these cases, our first step is to:
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Strip back coatings or cement render
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Allow the wall to dry out naturally
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Address the root cause (e.g., blocked drainage, high ground levels)
Only once the wall is dry and the moisture source is resolved would we consider reapplying a breathable weatherproof coating, such as those from Wycamol.
🛡️ Honest Advice, Guaranteed Work
As a family-run business, we don’t believe in quick fixes. We’re proud members of the Damp Proofing Association and offer insurance-backed guarantees on all our work — including external damp control and render repair.
We’re also happy to work alongside guidance from local authorities like Tamworth Council, to ensure your home meets best practice standards.
📞 Book a Free Survey for your Home here with Weather Wise Solutions – your local wall protection and damp control specialists in Tamworth.