Understanding and controlling the ingress of driven rain through exposed, solid wall masonry structures

LAYCOCK, Elizabeth and WOOD, Christopher (2014). Understanding and controlling the ingress of driven rain through exposed, solid wall masonry structures. Geological Society special publication, 391, 175-191.

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1144/SP391.1
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Abstract

Long term performance of historic buildings can be affected by many environmental factors, some of which become more apparent as the competence of the fabric deteriorates. Many tall historic buildings suffer from water ingress when exposed to driving rain conditions, particularly church towers in the south west of England. It is important to recognise that leakage can occur not only through flaws in the roof of a building but also through significant thicknesses of solid masonry. Identification of the most appropriate intervention requires an understanding of the way in which water might enter the structure and the assessment of potential repair options. While the full work schedule used an integrated assessment involving laboratory, field and archival work to assess the repairs which might be undertaken on these solid wall structures, this paper focuses on the laboratory work done to inform the writing of a Technical Advice Note on the effects of wind driven rain and moisture movement in historic structures (English Heritage, 2012). The laboratory work showed that grouting and rendering was effective at reducing water penetration without retarding drying rates, but that use of internal plastering also had a very beneficial effect.

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From: Cassar, J., Winter, M. G., Marker, B. R., Walton, N. R. G., Entwisle, D. C., Bromhead, E. N. & Smith, J. W. N. (eds) Stone in historic buildings: characterization and performance. Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 391, http://dx.doi.org/10.1144/SP391.1 # The Geological Society of London 2013. Publishing disclaimer: www.geolsoc.org.uk/pub_ethics

First published online October 14, 2013.

Research Institute, Centre or Group - Does NOT include content added after October 2018: Built Environment Division Research Group
Identification Number: https://doi.org/10.1144/SP391.1
Page Range: 175-191
Depositing User: Elizabeth Laycock
Date Deposited: 11 Dec 2013 11:51
Last Modified: 11 Oct 2023 12:01
URI: https://shura.shu.ac.uk/id/eprint/7508

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