Cornishcottage_
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Are we really talking foundation stones here, in which case why are they on show above ground? Or is this a stone plinth for a timber frame? Hard to tell from the close up image what the vertical plane looks like from render down, do the stones protrude, what is the render and what is the construction under it?
Are we really talking foundation stones here, in which case why are they on show above ground? Or is this a stone plinth for a timber frame? Hard to tell from the close up image what the vertical plane looks like from render down, do the stones protrude, what is the render and what is the construction under it?
You say lowering ground levels, where? I’m presuming outside but I’d guess the concrete slabs there up to the house aren’t helping with the damp you mention… I’d be lifting these first to get at least 6 inches lower out than in. Then remove the cement render on the wall depending on the issues. But cautiously, as removal can damage the underlying softer structure and in some cases, like cob, the cement render has taken in a structural role itself… where is the damp and is this the reason for what your doing? more context and details before you can make the right decision…
Hi thanks for your response. The other side of the house is having its ground levels reduced where l have damp issues. The photograph is of the other side l was exploring what was behind the concrete and found the foundations. The house is 1904 brick, rendered in cement. Do l remove the cement from the foundations and heighten this side? I am having the cement rendering removed and replaced with lime.Are we really talking foundation stones here, in which case why are they on show above ground? Or is this a stone plinth for a timber frame? Hard to tell from the close up image what the vertical plane looks like from render down, do the stones protrude, what is the render and what is the construction under it?
You say lowering ground levels, where? I’m presuming outside but I’d guess the concrete slabs there up to the house aren’t helping with the damp you mention… I’d be lifting these first to get at least 6 inches lower out than in. Then remove the cement render on the wall depending on the issues. But cautiously, as removal can damage the underlying softer structure and in some cases, like cob, the cement render has taken in a structural role itself… where is the damp and is this the reason for what your doing? more context and details before you can make the right decision…
So on the cusp of cavity walls and DPC then - is it constructed this way, or still solid brick?Hi thanks for your response. The other side of the house is having its ground levels reduced where l have damp issues. The photograph is of the other side l was exploring what was behind the concrete and found the foundations. The house is 1904 brick, rendered in cement. Do l remove the cement from the foundations and heighten this side? I am having the cement rendering removed and replaced with lime.