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thatbloke
Thought i would post this up. The house has stood for 500 years, in the 60's 70's and possible 80's cement was the material to use , strong , water proof and deadly to old houses.
This is just one of many sill plates and lower studs that bi have to repair due to them being encased in cement render and plaster and not being allowed to breath. The addition of cement flooring and a DPM helped push more moisture into the walls, the moisture had nowhere to go so the frame took the full blow.
This might not look too bad , the oak is compost though and crumbles to the touch.
Even the brick plinth has been reduced to rubble.
So , if you are doing work on old houses use old traditional materials and methods, or leave it to someone who knows what they are doing.
This is just one of many sill plates and lower studs that bi have to repair due to them being encased in cement render and plaster and not being allowed to breath. The addition of cement flooring and a DPM helped push more moisture into the walls, the moisture had nowhere to go so the frame took the full blow.
This might not look too bad , the oak is compost though and crumbles to the touch.
Even the brick plinth has been reduced to rubble.
So , if you are doing work on old houses use old traditional materials and methods, or leave it to someone who knows what they are doing.