Studs in the exterior wall GII listed

[BearBunni]

Can anyone tell me what these small studs are which run all the way around the bottom of the house. I wonder if this is underpinning? Any expert help and advice will be gratefully received.

 

[Stevers]

Looks like the plugged holes for a patent damp proof injection system. Whether that's good or not is down to whether it worked, but it's fair to say that there's considerable sceptism about the process amongst forum members.

 

[BearBunni]

Looks like the plugged holes for a patent damp proof injection system. Whether that's good or not is down to whether it worked, but it's fair to say that there's considerable sceptism about the process amongst forum members.

Thanks for your response Stevers. Surveyor is due out mid-January, the property does smell damp, but not much evidence of this at base level inside.
Chimneys are not vented, there are old gas fires in situ, it been vacant for 18 months. It’s the start of an interesting journey. I’m sure I will have many more questions, very pleased to have found you.

 

[Lacan07]

Thanks for your response Stevers. Surveyor is due out mid-January, the property does smell damp, but not much evidence of this at base level inside.
Chimneys are not vented, there are old gas fires in situ, it been vacant for 18 months. It’s the start of an interesting journey. I’m sure I will have many more questions, very pleased to have found you.

Just because you can smell damp doesn't mean your walls are damp, in fact I would say that would be the most unlikely culprit whether the walls are damp or not. The smell would most likely be coming from the floor - underlays, laminate, carpets. One of the first things to check on your new journey is the construction of the floor and whether there's good airflow (suspended floor construction)

As Stevers has indicated those studs appear to be something to do with a liquid DPC. Unless there's clear evidence of damp at the base of the walls I wouldn't worry too much at this stage of the renovation.

 

[Kearn]

Thanks for your response Stevers. Surveyor is due out mid-January, the property does smell damp, but not much evidence of this at base level inside.
Chimneys are not vented, there are old gas fires in situ, it been vacant for 18 months. It’s the start of an interesting journey. I’m sure I will have many more questions, very pleased to have found you.

From the small amount you’ve disclosed, the building will certainly be damp and smelly! - sources will vary though. No ventilation, no heating aren’t great. Get in, open up windows, get chimneys functioning as designed, put some heat into the old girl and start taking stock after all that has time to take affect.

 

[alexander]

injected damp proof course total waste of money, old houses don't like to lie empty, your best bet is live in it for a few months get the heating on some air flow through out before doing anything, then if there are any issues they will start showing up.
good luck