Insulating Bodmin Jail: Preserving history with modern solutions

Adam Brown
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Adam Brown: Cornish Lime, Brims Park, UK

Journal of Building Survey, Appraisal & Valuation, 2025, vol. 13, issue 4, 350-362

Abstract: This paper explores the challenges and solutions involved in restoring a historic landmark while integrating modern thermal efficiency and moisture management techniques. It addresses Bodmin Jail’s architectural heritage and the complexities inherent in conserving its structure, including managing moisture within thick masonry walls and selecting materials compatible with the building’s historic fabric. The paper emphasises the importance of traditional lime mortars and insulation renders, designed to balance thermal performance and moisture control in an exposed environment. The reader will gain insights into conservation strategies that combine traditional and innovative methods, particularly for historic buildings subject to harsh environmental conditions. The paper offers practical knowledge on selecting compatible materials, understanding moisture dynamics within masonry and applying insulating renders in a conservation context. Additionally, readers can expect to learn about the analytical processes used to develop mortars and renders that meet both aesthetic and performance requirements, reinforcing the principles of sympathetic restoration.

Keywords: historic preservation; moisture management; insulation; lime mortar; masonry restoration (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: R3 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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