I know old buildings need to reathe – what does that mean for floors?
A. Old buildings do need to allow moisture to move in and out of the fabric to keep dampness below the levels at which decay can set in. This means that impervious materials, like metal- foil backed insulation, plastic foams, and waterproof paints, should never come into contact with permeable fabric such as floor timbers and floor boards. There are lots of good alternatives that are ‘breathable’.
