Hi Tim,

The climate is temperate with about 28" rainfall per year. It does snow from time to time in winter but not a lot. Damp, mould, decay and rot would be the major enemies of this type of building. The front face of the box frame in the photo is facing north and is thus sheltered from the prevailing westerly wind and rain and hence has survived intact. The south face has deteriorated quite badly and has been rebuilt in places especially below the mid rails.

I can establish the original daub composition since the current owners replaced some of the panels but I will need to ask and await their reply.

Regards

Ken Hume