Old Granite cottage renovation
Christian McArdle wrote:
I was hoping somone could give me a bit of advice regarding a derlict
cottage I'm thinking of buying and renovating. It has a solid roof
and external walls but no windows or doors & also has no services
whatsoever (water/sewerage/electricty).
I might be talking complete b*llocks, but I would expect Granite to be
pretty impervious as stonework goes. I'd think your cottage was one big damp
proof course!
Provided you heat and ventilate the house so that any moisture passing
through the mortar is evaporated and expelled, I doubt you'd have a problem.
The floor may benefit from a damp proof membrane and insulation, though.
Whilst you're there, think about underfloor heating. It would have
significant advantages. It is excellent for houses with high thermal mass
and means that your traditional cottage is unencumbered by modern looking
radiators.
Christian.
Good points, and seconded
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