What may be original
- Region-specific envelope and service systems
- Later retrofit layers should be recorded separately
United Kingdom & Ireland House DNA
Traditional solid-wall buildings
Solid masonry, lime finishes, suspended timber floors and breathable material behaviour.
Before 1919
What deserves attention
- rain penetration
- subfloor ventilation
- incompatible render
- chimney moisture
Reduce uncertainty first
- Confirm original construction era
- Record major renovations
- Compare symptom timing with weather and system use
Add to House DNA
Open My House →Original era is only the start.
Record later insulation, windows, roof, ventilation and service replacements in My House before relying on era assumptions.
