Thick vapor-open walls behave differently from modern framed assemblies.
House DNA matters
Do not apply a modern wall assumption to a traditional assembly or vice versa. Record structure, foundation, ventilation and major retrofit history.
Typical investigation approach
Start with original construction, then map later windows, insulation, services and extensions that may have changed drying or airflow.
Use this profile
Filter symptoms and guides by period and construction so the most plausible pathways appear first.