Damp is the most common and damaging cause of deterioration affecting old buildings and rain penetration accounts for much of this. Basic preventative measures are often neglected, and problems compounded by misdiagnosis and unsuitable modern ...
... buildings. Additionally, Douglas Kent, SPAB Technical and Research Director, offers here some overarching advice on the principles and priorities to consider when thermally upgrading old ... Energy efficiency energy efficiency Energy Efficiency and Old Buildings: Principles and Priorities ...
Many historic buildings have well-established and appropriate uses. However, in some cases, a whole or ... ensure a structure’s future; its sustainability, repair and protection. Reuse is the name given to the process of ... that for which it was designed or built. Creative reuse and adaptation can contribute positively to a building’s ...
... Some are for modest extensions to accommodate a toilet and small kitchen area whilst others are rather more ... schemes that include additional meeting rooms, offices and storage as well. Whilst some schemes are well designed and complement the existing building, many others have a ...
In the context of building materials, and with particular reference to old and historic buildings, the generic term ‘breathable’ is ... should be sufficiently permeable to enable absorbed and surface moisture to evaporate during ambient drying ...