28 Oct 2014
Edinburgh
Most buildings constructed before 1920 incorporate traditional types of construction that are no longer in use for new buildings, and with which the retrofit industry is not yet familiar. These buildings often rely on vapour permeable materials to allow moisture inside the building to migrate to the exterior without risk of condensation, so the use of modern vapour sealed materials is inappropriate and can threaten the integrity of the building fabric. This masterclass builds on the work of the Sustainable Traditional Buildings Alliance (STBA), presents methods of identifying and assessing vulnerable traditional buildings, and reviews appropriate retrofit specifications.
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