Hello
Removing the paint is going to be difficult but if you google paint removal on brickwork, you will see a product that is a mat that can be left on a wall for 24 hours and removes all paint traces (worked for us anyway) sandblasting is the other option but I would be concerned that the lime pointing and old bricks will be damaged so I would try to steer clear of this method. you will need to get someone to point the brickwork up especially if you have removed render as the lime mortar would have also come away from the brickwork also. When repointing or getting someone to repoint, make sure they dig out 25mm from the joints (any less will just fall out over time) and use lime to repoint, Normal Portland cement is not compatible with lime so only lime should be used. Regarding the bodged brickwork, any decent builder will be able to hide this when repointing
If you are not sheltered, then consider insulating the external wall and applying render board/ K rend. You will have a warmer water/ weatherproof barrier.
Answered19 August 2016
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Anonymous user
I would suggest to re-render property to protect it from the elements otherwise you will run the risk of structural damage, but you're property will need a scrim coat first as with any brick witch consists of a mesh membrane and an adhesive coat. This will protect you're property from the elements and insure no future cracking.
