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  • Another slightly related question. I'd sworn off old houses but it's the only one we've seen that seems to fit the bill in every other way. It's 1920s which I think means it should have a cavity wall. Are houses of this age less fussy about breathability than solid wall construction/Victorian? I'm thinking if we need to skim, or replace render, can it be gypsum/cement without a huge risk of causing issues?

    I don't think it's had cavity wall insulation, but are there any other pitfalls to consider in terms of causes of damp?

    This is the facade if it says anything.

  • A look at the brick bond if exposed will tell you, if you see the end of the brick between stretchers then it’s solid and will be 9in or thereabouts when you look at the depth of the wall in the window reveals.
    If you see whole bricks then there is likely a cavity plus the walls will be thicker.

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