denso13 Joined 22 Jan 2007 Messages 14,637 Reaction score 2,110 Country 18 Sep 2023 #1 Blockwork doesn't need protected, unlike a timber frame.
D DiyNutJob Joined 29 Aug 2011 Messages 3,674 Reaction score 345 Location London Country 18 Sep 2023 #2 Too expensive? Nothing to stop you adding membrane.
denso13 Joined 22 Jan 2007 Messages 14,637 Reaction score 2,110 Country 18 Sep 2023 #3 Recci said: Blockwork is porous Click to expand... So what? Blockwork doesn't need protected from moisture. Even for timber frame the vapour barrier would be on the warm side (inside), not in the cavity.
Recci said: Blockwork is porous Click to expand... So what? Blockwork doesn't need protected from moisture. Even for timber frame the vapour barrier would be on the warm side (inside), not in the cavity.
denso13 Joined 22 Jan 2007 Messages 14,637 Reaction score 2,110 Country 18 Sep 2023 #4 Recci said: For water penetration Click to expand... No, not required, it's a ventilated cavity behind a waterproofed facade.
Recci said: For water penetration Click to expand... No, not required, it's a ventilated cavity behind a waterproofed facade.