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Duncan Lees duncan-at-snsys-dot-com wrote:
Pealing the paper back revealed a gritty white/grey power where the
plaster was crumbling. Does anyone know what the cause of this is, and
whether the walls need replastering or more major work?

The plaster's gone 'live'. If there's no signs of damp, it simply ;-)
needs replacing. If you can budget for this, a newly plastered house is
quite an advantage.

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*Did you ever notice when you blow in a dog's face he gets mad at you? *

Dave Plowman London SW 12
RIP Acorn