Fix That Garden Wall

All external walls and in particular Garden Walls tend to take the brunt of the elements, and can without regular maintenance begin to look shabby or even become structurally unsound. This can detract from the whole look of even the otherwise most polished of gardens and properties. However, the following two quick tips can rectify this:

A wall like this would only need minor repointing jonesyinc/Shutterstock

This type of damage will need filling and rendering before painting. Tortoon/Shutterstock

Reach for the Paint

The easiest method is to use masonry paint which covers all sorts of up minor faults and brings unity to the garden at a stroke however if the walls have severe damage then they should be repointed or rendered before painting them.

A coat of paint can really change the look of a wall supawat bursuk/Shutterstock

The Cover Up

Occasionally a wall will be beyond repair and if you can’t afford to remedy the situation right away panels of marine plywood painted with an exterior grade paint give an instant low-cost if relatively short-term solution. This trick can be used to improve the look of your property if trying to sell it but be sure to disclose the condition of the covered-up walls if asked to avoid any misunderstandings down the line.

Sheets of sturdy plywood can mask wall damage and strengthen the structure temporarily
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