Renovation of georgian box sash (and horizontal sliding sash) in 16th century 2* house. Cast iron not despatching rainwater effectively, allowing water into the wall, where a valerian has taken hold. It's feeding water into the wall, rotted the sill and is damaging the lime plaster inside. Time for some tlc to this beautiful building, once again within a stone's throw of St. Mary's, Totnes.
Sashes out for repair and tidying. Overhaul of cast iron gutters and downpipes, so they meet up, and take the water away from the wall. Removal of valerian plant which has rooted into the wall. New sill, repair to fascias. Repair of render and internal lime plaster.