Nice job. Appreciate this is a conservation approach but what I don't understand is how this system is going to stop dampness entering the basement at the base of the walls or under the floor? I think the Typc C drained cavity system offers the best solution against water ingress although its probably more expensive.
This plaster blocks the liquid water and allows the vapours to pass. So it stops liquid water similar to many other tanking systems. The problem of modern tanking systems is lack of vapour permeability. As a result moisture builds up in the wall behind the tanking, then starts moving upwards and sideways, making the fabric wetter, even if the surface looks dry. Based on my observation, many professionals tend to ignore water vapours considering these non important and only focus on liquid moisture. You have to understand both form of water as vapours will cause liquid moisture accumulation over time.
Nice job.
Appreciate this is a conservation approach but what I don't understand is how this system is going to stop dampness entering the basement at the base of the walls or under the floor?
I think the Typc C drained cavity system offers the best solution against water ingress although its probably more expensive.
This plaster blocks the liquid water and allows the vapours to pass. So it stops liquid water similar to many other tanking systems.
The problem of modern tanking systems is lack of vapour permeability. As a result moisture builds up in the wall behind the tanking, then starts moving upwards and sideways, making the fabric wetter, even if the surface looks dry. Based on my observation, many professionals tend to ignore water vapours considering these non important and only focus on liquid moisture. You have to understand both form of water as vapours will cause liquid moisture accumulation over time.
Once rinzaffo has been applied, which lime mixes do you put on top, macroporoso and then a finish or qill any lime mix work with rinzaffo? Cheers,
You can pretty much apply any lime mix on top.