Old Barn Conversion – Dealing with the dampness, renovation Dos and Don’ts

Link to the salt-resistant lime plaster: https://www.coreconservation.co.uk/rinzaffo-salt-resistant-scratch-coat/ If you are about to convert an old barn into living accommodations, then this video is for you. We discuss some of the DOs and DON’Ts in regards to dealing with the dampness, ground salts and renovation issues.

• 00:01 Overview of a typical old farm building
• 01:45 Condition of floors
• 02:55 Walls – why ground salts can be a problem?
• 08:00 Technical salts measurements: how to assess the amount of salts
• 12:30 Conclusions
• 13:10 How to renovate correctly and what to avoid: correct and incorrect way of renovating