What may be original
- Region-specific envelope and service systems
- Later retrofit layers should be recorded separately
South Africa House DNA
Historic masonry homes
Thick masonry, timber roofs, suspended floors in some regions and later service additions.
Before 1945
What deserves attention
- roof leakage
- damp-proof course ageing
- plumbing transitions
- termite risk
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.
