There are a range of issues with insulation and a major overlooked factor is decrement. Insulation values are normally measured in U (the lower the U value the better the insulative properties). This measures the thermal resistance of products from …
Old floorboards were natural draughty. When they were installed we didn’t have tongue and groove flooring and the boards were not always particularly straight. Time, wear and tear, moisture content changes in the home etc have all contributed their little …
Many old houses were designed with suspended timber floors. These were designed into houses to keep them dry (at the expense of draughts). The timber joists and floor boards were vented underneath at the front and back of the house …
Old houses are seen as being a real problem with regards to carbon emissions. Their walls are seen as being really inefficient and difficult to treat. When we use computer programmes to calculate how efficient our homes are we use …
A strange title in a way, but there is rationale behind it. To many of us, the older terrace housing is a home, something to be loved and cared for as it provides us with the shelter, location and amenities …
South Wales’ Victorian Terraces – Home, House or Castle? Read more »
Walls take a bit of a knocking over time. Abrasion, impact, drilling and damp all affect plaster and render. So is there a way of not using conventional fillers? I have used conventional fillers over time and I have a …
Once you have chosen your paint there are some tips that you need to know about their use. Natural paints are largely designed to work like conventional paints, but there are some differences that can make a big impact on …
Choosing paints can be an issue as there are a wide range of considerations that you need to be aware of. Some of which are more important that others. Natural paints are unlike most conventional paints as they are dependent …
Choosing the right mortar is vital when repairing old walls. Cement is a real problem as most builders will not understand the need to use the right mortar. Even choosing the right lime mortar can be problematic. Cement mortar is …
It can be very strange to find that you have damp patches in the middle of your walls downstairs. Paint doesn’t dry and will eventually fall off, even if it is natural paint. Claypaint applied in these areas will be …
Damp on internal walls at approx. 1 m above the ground Read more »
