2. You have been instructed to survey a detached, double fronted Victorian property, having been sent the estate agents

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2. You have been instructed to survey a detached, double fronted Victorian property, having been sent the estate agents details on the house it is claimed that there are excellent sea views from the front side of the building. You also note that the property has been recently renovated and documents from the developer indicate that a strong two coat render mix has been applied to the façades. On inspection of the property, you note map cracking to the render. (a) Discuss the relevant construction technology of the external walls and in particular the reasons why the developer might have decided to render the facades. (15 marks) (b) Analyse the render mix, suggesting the possible cause and effects of the map cracking. (15 marks)