The Historic District

awomanwithahammer wrote:

Gothichome wrote:AWH, do not even think about insulation between you brick walls. The space between is a moisture/ thermal break. And there should be air movement in the space. Some were low on the outer brick there should be a couple of grates or even air brick opening up to the cavity. The cavity should be open to the attic. The system uses the chimney effect to move air, allowing the outer brick to dry. Insulation will stop the air flow. No good would come of it.

No, I won't, and thank you for the advice. It was an idea only. I haven't seen any grates or vents, and I have no idea if it is open to the attic. I can't find any openings that would have allowed water in high on the walls, so I still don't know how it is getting in. The only thing I can figure is that it has been splashing on the foundation and wicking up through the brick. I know the water has been coming in that way even before the downspout was removed for painting because I've been in the basement when it rains and have seen water streaming in from that corner, but not lately. The water damage has occurred over many, many years.

Manalto wrote:I really like those fixtures; it would be worth the effort even if you paid $6.

Sow's Ear Mal wrote:Hi all. It's been just beautiful weather these past days. I'm over run with garden produce, but no complaints. Here's what I did today.... We have 15 pane french doors on the bedrooms upstairs, so that our light-compromised upper hall stays as lit as possible. It does present a challenge re privacy or modesty, lol. My two dogs have no sense of personal space, and are...well, kind of voyeurs. So...I frost-filmed the glass. Problem solved. 20170919_102320.jpg20170919_102320.jpg