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Phil L

wrote:
Hi

I have an external wall that forms the boundary of the yard. It is
in a rather scruffy state and the pointing needs doing.

Ideally I’d like to render and paint it, but if I render it, do I
need to do the pointing as well?

Also, presumably the render can’t go below the damp proof course, so
how do you finish the area below there?

You need bell beading to go along the bottom (dpc) which will form a
dripper.
Below this level, I normally paint with black bitumen paint.
Don't render it while there's a chance of frost, or if there's frost still
in the wall....you don't need to point it as the open joints will act as a
key for the render, which will need doing in two coats