Thanks Ken and MoJO for the enlightening remarks!!
I do get carried away with my narrations, but it makes me cringe when all that seems to matter is to keep out every bit of outside air, and then what happens old man Moisture sneaks in and sets up housekeeping and starts to grow his wonderful and I must say colourful crops in every nook and cranny.
I believe that a few extra air changes over the day is healthier, and in the end makes for a more desireable liveable home.
I wonder MoJO if you have given any thought to taking a few courses on Historic lath plastering, and trying your hand atdoing alittle of your own work--you might be pleasantly surprised with the results. I personnaly took courses through my career, along side many people that were just about to build their own timberframe homes. they also took courses on constructing a fireplace and oven building-- I am sure that you could do the same given a little push in the right direction. It is not that difficult--maybe others that have done their own work might comment a bit.
Good luck
NH
