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<blockquote data-quote="renewablejohn" data-source="post: 7958390" data-attributes="member: 1136"><p>For a start ignore the normal info on insulation values as by the looks of it you have thick dry stone walls and normal insulation rules do not apply. If you want informed information for that construction the best research I have seen has been carried out by Edingburgh University on actual solid walled houses in Edingburgh. Now for an insulation lime product have a look at a cork mix like Ecocork which I would use in your situation and its only 20 mm depth. For more advice I have always found the people at Ty Mawr to be very helpful. I would also recommend the Lime courses they do if they still do them as it was very hands on and I learnt a lot.</p><p>Forgot to say if the wall breathes you will not have a damp wall so long as you dont bridge the stone construction. Many people plaster to the floor which is a big mistake as the plaster will act as a wick for moisture to spread up the wall. Better to stop the plaster 6 inches from the floor and let the breathable stone do its job. You can always cover the gap with a wide skirting.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="renewablejohn, post: 7958390, member: 1136"] For a start ignore the normal info on insulation values as by the looks of it you have thick dry stone walls and normal insulation rules do not apply. If you want informed information for that construction the best research I have seen has been carried out by Edingburgh University on actual solid walled houses in Edingburgh. Now for an insulation lime product have a look at a cork mix like Ecocork which I would use in your situation and its only 20 mm depth. For more advice I have always found the people at Ty Mawr to be very helpful. I would also recommend the Lime courses they do if they still do them as it was very hands on and I learnt a lot. Forgot to say if the wall breathes you will not have a damp wall so long as you dont bridge the stone construction. Many people plaster to the floor which is a big mistake as the plaster will act as a wick for moisture to spread up the wall. Better to stop the plaster 6 inches from the floor and let the breathable stone do its job. You can always cover the gap with a wide skirting. [/QUOTE]
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