11ant
2017-09-13 15:53:34
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when we remove these wooden panels we see the sand-lime brick
This surprises me to the extent that in the description of
storey wall outside 36.5 cm brick masonry with outer sand-lime brick cladding as exposed masonry–plastered inside
it is said that brick should be visible on the inside. Unless you have looked inside a window reveal, where the outer shell might have been wrapped around. As I interpret the plans, one shell of sand-lime brick outside (one brick thick) and one shell of brick inside (one brick thick) were erected together without separation (and without an air gap) in between, probably also connected with anchors. Thermally thus monolithic, though not homogeneous.
The wooden panels were probably added afterwards, and in the quality as in the example picture rather of quite recent origin. Since the bricks in this bond are likely solid bricks, a previous owner was probably at some point not satisfied with the insulation value of the exterior walls (and I accordingly expect this approach only on those exterior walls where no other terraced house adjoins).
For insulation purposes this only makes sense at all if behind, presumably between battens, insulation boards or mats have been installed (the wooden panels alone bring nothing). Sockets were probably moved forward onto the new wall surface, i.e. when removing the boxes the stud wall structure should become visible.