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Constructing With Cob
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- Published: 21 February 2017 21 February 2017
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Cob has been used in construction for hundreds of year and many of these buildings are still standing today.
The advantages of constructing with cob far outweigh the disadvantages. Let's have a look:
Damp in Old Walls
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- Published: 07 February 2017 07 February 2017
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Achieving breathability in an older building is one of the key factors for limiting/eradicating damp. Older houses were constructed using stone, brick or earth, and were bonded using earth or lime-based mortars. These materials allow moisture to penetrate the building and then evaporate away meaning they are breathable.
Please see below some of the most common causes of damp to solid walls and some of the measures we use to limit damp:
- Impermeable Applications (e.g. cementitious products, Gypsum coatings and synthetic paints)
Remove all existing impermeable applications. Once this has been achieved any further applications must be breathable, natural lime-based materials.
Historic Walls and Ivy
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- Published: 26 January 2017 26 January 2017
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External vegetation can enhance the appearance and character of historic buildings, but certain species can cause direct and indirect damage to materials and elements of the construction.
