LIMECRETE FLOOR

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Though, it does have the most beautiful original framework in the loft, complete with some original infill panels... (and a wasps nest!)

 

[malcolm]

Thanks for posting the photos. Probably the sole plate has been removed having rotted away in the past so the house isn't fully timber framed any more. The remaining timber looks to be suffering. I think you have made a good decision.

It's such a shame. The damage will all have occurred in the last 60 years or so when people decided it was a good idea to waterproof everything with cement and waterproof paints.

 

[Cubist]

What a damn shame. Unfortunately the only way to save that is as Stevers suggests and jack it all up to install a new plinth and mount cills/sole plates on that. Its doable, but the cost may exceed the list price.

 

[mabttp]

Far too much of a risk for us, but maybe someone with far more experience (and deep pockets) might feel able to save it.

 

[Kearn]

Yup, that’s an expensive project guaranteed!