When a basement/cellar is converted into a habitable room, isn't there a risk of subsequent rot to the joist ends?
Before the conversion, there are normally airbricks, giving a good airflow in the cellar to try and reduce moisture in the walls/joists.
After the conversion, typically, the joists ends are left in the wall (they are not put onto hangers), there will be a membrane going up the wall to directly under the joists, with insulation between the joists, and on top of the membrane, and then the walls and ceiling will be covered with plasterboard. So, it appears that the ventilation of the joists ends and walls will be severely restricted.
Doesn't this mean that it will likely cause rot in the joists ends?
Before the conversion, there are normally airbricks, giving a good airflow in the cellar to try and reduce moisture in the walls/joists.
After the conversion, typically, the joists ends are left in the wall (they are not put onto hangers), there will be a membrane going up the wall to directly under the joists, with insulation between the joists, and on top of the membrane, and then the walls and ceiling will be covered with plasterboard. So, it appears that the ventilation of the joists ends and walls will be severely restricted.
Doesn't this mean that it will likely cause rot in the joists ends?