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Cob Walls In Cornwall
Accredited Cob Specialist in Cornwall...
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Introducing a land-drain, or French drain as it is often referred, can reduce or even eradicate low-level damp issues to cob walls in Cornwall. When a build-up of moisture content within the principal fabric becomes excessive, problems may arise and these damp wall issues generally manifest themselves on internal plasters and/or decorated wall surfacing. High ground levels outside should be reduced to an appropriate depth below internal floor level WITHOUT disturbing any foundations. Above is a schematic drawing depicting appropriate levels and materials required to achieve a successful land-drain installation. Further measures and related information can be found here...
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Undertaking specialist cob wall repairs in Cornwall must be approached with an understanding as to why the cob wall failed in the first place. There are many factors that can cause cob failure, primarily though, it's because the cob has become saturated. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" oblique_section="no" text_align="left" Overflow="" triangle_shape="no" css_animation="" overflow=""][vc_column][vc_single_image image="2833" img_size="large" mkd_css_animation="" set_shader="no" set_popup="no" animate_image_on_hover="zoom"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" oblique_section="no" text_align="left" Overflow="" triangle_shape="no" css_animation="" overflow=""][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Cob Specialist has seen too many cob walls have had an impermeable render cladding applied and this application can result in trapped moisture accumulating within the cob itself. Excessive moisture content [in the cob...
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Most common cob wall failings: Typically, cob wall failings in Cornwall can be found to the corners of cob walls...
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Historic England “All buildings built before 1700 which survive in anything like their original condition are listed, as are most of those built between 1700 and 1840”. Cornwall Council Conservation “Cornwall is fortunate in having a rich heritage of building, important both architecturally and historically. Such buildings are admired for their craftsmanship and to lose them would be to lose a vital part of Cornish character and cultural heritage. There are 12,664 Listed Buildings in Cornwall with the greatest concentration in the North East of the County. Buildings are listed to give them protection from unsympathetic alteration and demolition. This does not mean...
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This Heritage Assessment has been produced in accordance with Historic England good practice advice by implementing historic environment policy as set out in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and Planning Practice Guidance (PPG). For accurate assessment of the significance of this heritage asset, appropriate expertise has been adopted and Historic Environment Records (that may include Conservation Area and/or Townscape Appraisals etc) have been sourced and/or utilised. Their recording for this Heritage Assessment is demonstrated throughout to support this application and provide a furthering of understanding for all sponsors. The commentary in this document, in accordance with the NPPF and Sections...
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