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This old house
Orkatec
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Hi to all.
I have recently bought a 1860 Sand stone Cottage in need of a bit of TLC.
The house had a extensive damp through out.
I has been re-pointed with cement some time ago and this has lead to a great deal of damage to the stone.
The external wall are in the process of being re-pointed with lime mortar and getting the damaged stone replaced.
The internal walls were battened and plaster boarded some time in the past.
When I removed the board the majority of the original plaster had come off the walls.
I have removed the rest of the plaster,and had to do some pointing inside.
Now I am getting close to the rebuilding stage so I went looking for advice on Insulation.
So confused every one has a different suggestion or ideas. I change from day to day depending on who I talk to or what I read.
Right now I am thinking of a timber frame infilled with hemp and some kind of breathable plasterboard on top.
Has any one experience of insulating stone walls if so how.
Any advice will be gratefully received .
James
I have recently bought a 1860 Sand stone Cottage in need of a bit of TLC.
The house had a extensive damp through out.
I has been re-pointed with cement some time ago and this has lead to a great deal of damage to the stone.
The external wall are in the process of being re-pointed with lime mortar and getting the damaged stone replaced.
The internal walls were battened and plaster boarded some time in the past.
When I removed the board the majority of the original plaster had come off the walls.
I have removed the rest of the plaster,and had to do some pointing inside.
Now I am getting close to the rebuilding stage so I went looking for advice on Insulation.
So confused every one has a different suggestion or ideas. I change from day to day depending on who I talk to or what I read.
Right now I am thinking of a timber frame infilled with hemp and some kind of breathable plasterboard on top.
Has any one experience of insulating stone walls if so how.
Any advice will be gratefully received .
James
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