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Hi. Recently moved in to a new house which came with an exterior breeze block shed that's been rendered. Unfortunately the previous owners let ivy get all over one side and it's caused a bit of damage.
I've cleared all of the ivy away from the building, but it has left damaged paint and render. There are also a load of random holes around the building where I've removed various nails and screws.
What's the best way to repair this prior to painting? Where the vines were stuck to the wall I've been left with a sandy non flat surface that I'd like to smooth off. Do I have to prepare the wall before allying exterior filler?
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The thicker areas you could pva prime and put sand and cement back over. However this won't last on the thinner areas as the first sign of moisture + frost will blow it off! Various resi patch type applications available. Personally I'd just rub those areas back an just paint all of it with a heavy textured exterior paint.