Hello all
I recently removed several layers of old render and plaster from a wall in my bathroom, only to find this:
Basically the brick upper part of the wall seems to be supported by some large blocks which are dark grey in colour and *very* soft. The mortar inbetween them is also extremely soft.
I'm a bit worried because a large part of my house is resting on these blocks! Can anyone help me understand what's going on here? Is this how the house was originally constructed? It's a terrace in East London, built about 1910 I think.
Any assistance very gratefully received!
Regards
Gareth
I recently removed several layers of old render and plaster from a wall in my bathroom, only to find this:
Basically the brick upper part of the wall seems to be supported by some large blocks which are dark grey in colour and *very* soft. The mortar inbetween them is also extremely soft.
I'm a bit worried because a large part of my house is resting on these blocks! Can anyone help me understand what's going on here? Is this how the house was originally constructed? It's a terrace in East London, built about 1910 I think.
Any assistance very gratefully received!
Regards
Gareth