The Role of Breathable Plaster in Traditional Homes

🏡 Why Older Homes Need a Different Approach to Plastering

Traditional homes—like stone cottages or Victorian terraces—were built with solid walls designed to breathe. When these walls are treated for damp, it’s essential that any new plaster allows for moisture evaporation, or the problem will come straight back.

That’s where breathable plaster comes in.

🧱 What Happens If You Use Standard Plaster?

Modern gypsum or cement-based plasters trap moisture, especially after a DPC or tanking treatment. This can lead to:

❌ Damp patches returning even after treatment
❌ Cracking, flaking, and salt damage
❌ Mould regrowth due to trapped humidity
❌ Reduced breathability in heritage walls

✔️ Why Breathable Plaster Is the Right Choice

At Weather Wise Solutions, we recommend breathable, salt-resistant plastering systems from PAM Ties** for traditional homes, especially when:

✅ Rising damp has been treated
✅ Salt contamination is present
✅ The property is built with stone or solid brick walls
✅ The internal wall needs to remain vapour-permeable

🏠 Perfect for Heritage and Period Properties

Using breathable plaster after damp treatment ensures:

Moisture can safely evaporate through the wall
The building’s fabric remains protected and healthy
Decorative finishes stay intact for longer

We follow guidance from Historic England when working on traditional or listed properties to make sure our work complements your home’s structure and heritage value.